Assistant Director for Momentum Scholars

Virginia Community Colleges

Charlottesville (VA)

On-site

USD 73,000 - 75,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

State employee benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

Virginia Retirement System

Paid leave and holidays

Professional development

Donor and grant reporting

Job summary

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) in Charlottesville, VA, seeks an Assistant Director for Momentum Scholars Program to lead a comprehensive student success initiative. You will oversee admissions, onboarding, scholarships, and cohort programming to boost access, momentum, persistence, and completion for PVCC students.

The role reports to the Director of Opportunity, Success, and Achievement, works with Financial Aid and Advising, and coordinates with external partners.

Qualifications

Experience in student success, advising, retention, and enrollment management.
Experience coordinating scholarship programs and onboarding processes.
Strong organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day leadership and administration of the Momentum Scholars Promise Program.
Manage the Momentum Scholars application process and scholarship coordination.
Develop onboarding programs, orientation activities, and registration support.
Coordinate cohort programming to foster student engagement and success.
Monitor academic progress and program participation; implement proactive interventions.
Collaborate with college departments and external partners to ensure program success.

Skills

Student success

Advising

Enrollment management

Scholarship administration

Data-informed practices

Communication skills

Collaboration with campus partners

Education

Higher education degree related field

Tools

Student information systems

Microsoft Office

Data management tools

Job description

Assistant Director for Momentum Scholars

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Hiring Range $73,000 - $75,000

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

Full Time or Part Time

Full Time or Part Time Full Time

Does 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 Schedule

Primarily Monday through Friday with operational hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the possibility of a modified schedule in the summer, based on business needs. Nights and weekends, as needed to fulfill role responsibilities. This is a full-time exempt position providing services in-person.

Sensitive Position

Sensitive Position No

Job Description

Piedmont Virginia Community College ( PVCC ) is a public, open-access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System whose main campus is located in Charlottesville, Virginia. As a comprehensive community college, PVCC provides quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities for residents of the City of Charlottesville and the counties of Albemarle, Buckingham, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, and Nelson. For more information, please visit PVCC’s website.

PVCC is recognized throughout the community and the Virginia Community College System for its exceptional faculty and staff, the quality of its programs and services, and the success of its students. PVCC employees demonstrate a commitment to student success, academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement through their work both inside and outside the classroom.

Position Title: Assistant Director forMomentum Scholars Program

Department: Student Affairs

Employment Type: Full-Time, Classified (Exempt)

Position Purpose

The Assistant Director forMomentum Scholars Program provides leadership and oversight for the PVCC Momentum Scholars Promise Program, a comprehensive student success initiative designed to increase college access, strengthen credit momentum, and improve student persistence and completion. Reporting to the Director of Opportunity, Success, and Achievement ( DOSA ), the Assistant Director manages all aspects of the program from enrollment through completion and supports student transfer or workforce transition.

The Assistant Director serves as the primary administrator for the Momentum Scholars Program and is responsible for admissions processes, scholarship eligibility verification, onboarding, student support services, cohort programming, academic progress monitoring, and program assessment. The position works closely with Financial Aid, Advising, Outreach and Admissions, Institutional Research, Academic Affairs, Advancement and External Affairs and community partners to ensure successful program implementation and continuous improvement.

The Assistant Director utilizes data-informed practices and proactive student support strategies to foster student engagement, academic achievement, and timely completion. The position also supports program sustainability through reporting, assessment, donor stewardship activities, and grant compliance efforts.

This is a restricted position and is contingent upon continued funding. A restricted appointment is an appointment to a position that is funded (10% or more) by non-State revenues such as gifts, grants, donations, and contracts or other sources of funding which are not continuing in nature. This position is funded by a 5-year grant.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day leadership and administration of the Momentum Scholars Promise Program, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and student success goals.
Manage the Momentum Scholars application process, including eligibility verification, student communication, onboarding requirements, and scholarship award coordination.
Develop and implement comprehensive onboarding and transition programming, including orientation activities, summer engagement opportunities, advising coordination, and registration support.
Serve as the primary point of contact for Momentum Scholars participants and their families throughout the student lifecycle.
Coordinate and facilitate cohort-based programming designed to promote student engagement, belonging, leadership development, resilience, and academic success.
Monitor student academic progress, enrollment status, satisfactory academic progress ( SAP ), gateway course completion, credit momentum milestones, and program participation requirements.
Implement proactive interventions for students identified as academically or personally at risk, including the Non-Academic Needs Assessment, coordinating support services and referrals as appropriate.
Collaborate with Career Services, Workforce Development, and academic divisions to help Momentum Scholars explore career pathways, engage in work-based learning opportunities, and successfully transition to employment, transfer, or continued education.
Collaborate with Success Coaches, faculty, advisors, Financial Aid, Academic Affairs, and Workforce Development staff to ensure students receive coordinated support.
Work with Financial Aid to manage scholarship eligibility and renewal processes, including verification of FAFSA completion, enrollment requirements, academic progress standards, and continued program participation.
Coordinate the distribution and tracking of program stipends and other student support resources in collaboration with Financial Aid and Business Office staff.
Maintain accurate program records and prepare reports related to student participation, retention, persistence, completion, and other key performance indicators.
Work closely with Institutional Research to assess program effectiveness and evaluate outcomes related to access, retention, credit accumulation, gateway course completion, and credential attainment.
Assist with the development of annual program reports, donor impact reports, grant reporting requirements, and presentations for college leadership, the Educational Foundation, and external stakeholders.
Coordinate program marketing, communication, and outreach materials in collaboration with college communications staff.
Represent the Momentum Scholars Program at campus, community, regional, and statewide events.
Supervise part-time staff, peer mentors, or other program support personnel as assigned.
Serve on college committees and perform other duties as assigned in support of student success initiatives.

Piedmont Community College offers a robust benefits package, including:

State of Virginia employee benefits
Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
Virginia Retirement System ( VRS ) participation
Generous annual leave and paid holidays
Continuous learning programs
Access to wellness resources and employee assistance programs

Special Assignments

May 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 Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in student success, advising, retention, enrollment management, scholarship administration, educational program management, or related areas.
Experience coordinating programs, initiatives, or projects that support student achievement and completion.
Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to analyze and utilize data to inform decision-making and improve student outcomes.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with students, families, faculty, staff, school partners, and community organizations.
Demonstrated commitment to supporting students from a wide range of educational, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.
Proficiency with student information systems, Microsoft Office applications, and data management tools.

Additional Considerations

Additional education in higher education, student affairs, counseling, education, public administration, social work, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Experience working in a community college or higher education environment.
Experience administering scholarship, Promise, TRIO , student success, first-year experience, or retention-focused programs.
Experience with cohort-based student programming and student engagement initiatives.
Experience coordinating admissions and onboarding efforts regional partners.
Experience with case management, success coaching, academic advising, or student support services.
Experience preparing reports, assessments, grant documentation, or outcome evaluations.
Knowledge of financial aid processes, FAFSA requirements, and student support resources.
Experience working with donor-funded or grant-funded programs.
Experience supervising staff, peer mentors, or student employees.

Operation of a State Vehicle

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

within college service area

Agency Website

pvcc.edu

Contact Name

Phone Number

Additional Information

Piedmont Virginia Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, disability, veteran status, sex, age or sexual orientation in its programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Associate Vice President of Human Resources, 501 College Dr., Main Building, Room M132, Charlottesville, VA 22902; 434.961.6567. We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

Nondiscrimination & Sexual Harassment Notice

Piedmont Virginia Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment, in its education programs, activities, or employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This applies to admissions, employment, and all aspects of college life.

The 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: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The 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 Statement

The 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 Statement

VCCSuses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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