Associate Vice President of Strategic Initiatives

Posting Summary Working TitleAssociate Vice President of Strategic InitiativesRole Title12 month - Administrative - InRole Code01123-SWFLSAExemptPay Band00Position Number297FA022AgencyGermanna Community CollegeAgency/DivisionGermanna Community College (Div)Work LocationSpotsylvania - 177Hiring Range$111,086-$138,858; Plus Full State BenefitsEmergency/Essential PersonnelNoEEO CategoryI-FacultyFull Time or Part TimeFull TimeDoes this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?Work ScheduleMonday-Thursday 8:00AM – 4:30PMOr as scheduledSensitive PositionNoJob DescriptionGermanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a Germanna regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and many other activities. Germanna Community College is currently searching for an Associate Vice President of Strategic Initiatives (AVPSI) serves as a senior strategist and operational leader, bridging the gap between high-level institutional goals and execution. This role provides college-wide support and leadership over business development, program expansion, and strategic partnerships to ensure long-term financial sustainability and growth. Acting proactively as a trusted partner to senior leadership, the AVP supports the formulation and implementation of cutting-edge strategies that drive overall institutional success.Major Duties and Responsibilities:Strategic LeadershipLead the planning, implementation, and evaluation of senior-level institutional and academic initiatives in direct partnership with the Vice President of Academic Affairs.Translate institutional priorities and the college’s strategic plan into actionable roadmaps, tracking outcomes from initial scoping through final performance reviews.Identify opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and expanded service lines through proactive strategic research into emerging trends and workforce development.Develop resource allocation frameworks that prioritize operational investments toward the highest-impact divisional opportunities.Provide direct leadership, management, and strategic oversight for the Dean of OPLS (Online/Professional Learning Studies) and the Director of Institutional Effectiveness.Project and Change ManagementLead high-stakes, cross-functional projects requiring senior judgment, decisive action, and close alignment with institutional goals.Facilitate organizational change initiatives and continuous improvement efforts, establishing clear timelines, performance measures, and accountability structures.Monitor project outcomes, identify implementation barriers, and provide regular progress reports or corrective actions to executive leadership.Data, Assessment, and Institutional EffectivenessFacilitate and oversee the collection, synthesis, and reporting of institutional data across all college divisions to support evidence-based planning and decision-making frameworks.Develop performance metrics and data dashboards to evaluate operational effectiveness, strategic outcomes, and overall institutional health.Serve as the key operational lead for scheduling, enrollment, and student success platforms, specifically Ad Astra and Navigate.Compliance and Risk ManagementLead institutional and program-specific compliance efforts, ensuring strict alignment with SACSCOC principles, accreditation standards, and established metrics.Direct the institutional review processes, documentation, and continuous viability of academic offerings through Program Reviews and the Curriculum Committee.Identify operational risks, maintain appropriate records for divisional activities, and recommend mitigation strategies to support audits and reporting requirements.Communication and Executive SupportSupport the development of high-level strategy documents, executive reports, briefings, and presentations for senior leaders, the President, and governing boards.Coordinate internal communication regarding strategic initiatives and facilitate meetings, committees, or task forces related to divisional priorities.Serve as the central liaison between academic affairs, workforce development, student services, finance, information technology, and external partners.Institutional CollaborationCollaborate with instructional leadership to ensure operational support closely aligns with academic priorities.Work alongside enrollment management, finance, facilities, human resources, institutional research, and technology departments to execute cross-functional strategic initiatives.Participate actively on executive leadership committees and institutional planning groups to support college-wide quality improvement efforts.Special AssignmentsMay be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.KSA's/Required QualificationsMaster’s degree (such as an MBA, MPA, or M.Ed.) in a relevant field.Minimum of 7 years of progressive leadership experience in operations, strategy, or enterprise-level project management.Experience within higher education, workforce development, or public sector environments.Expertise in the Microsoft Productivity suite, combined with experience utilizing modern AI tools to synthesize complex information, build efficiencies, and automate workflows. Experience with Ad Astra, EAB Navigate, SIS Peoplesoft, and WES.Superb ability to distill highly complex, technical, or sensitive topics into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences.Additional ConsiderationsCommonwealth of Virginia experienceExperience in higher education settingExperience with or willingness to learn artificial intelligence tools.Operation of a State VehicleNoSupervises EmployeesYesRequired TravelTravel between campuses Posting Detail Information Posting NumberFAC_2011PRecruitment TypeGeneral Public - GNumber of Vacancies1Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date07/14/2026Job Close Date08/21/2026Open Until FilledAgency Website NameCatra View email address on click.appcast.io NumberSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsAdditional InformationBackground Check Statement DisclaimerThe selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: EEO StatementThe Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.ADA StatementThe Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.E-Verify StatementVCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. 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