Assistant VP, Strategic Growth & Initiatives

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 125,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full state benefits

Job summary

Germanna Community College in Virginia is seeking an Assistant Vice President of Strategic Initiatives to bridge executive strategy with operations. You will lead business development, program expansion, and strategic partnerships to drive financial sustainability and growth, while guiding accreditation efforts and institutional effectiveness.

The AVPSI collaborates with senior leadership to implement Vision 2030, Accelerate Opportunity 2030, and annual targets, directing initiatives across

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 7+ years of leadership, operations, or enterprise‑level project management.
• Experience in higher education, workforce development, or public sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic initiatives and cross‑functional programs.
• Translate strategy into actionable roadmaps with timelines.
• Oversee accreditation activities and institutional effectiveness.
• Align plans with Vision 2030 and Accelerate Opportunity goals.
• Develop resource allocation frameworks for high‑impact investments.
• Provide leadership to senior academic and operational leaders.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Project Management

Data Analysis

Communication

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree (MBA/MPA/M.Ed.)

Tools

Ad Astra

Navigate

SIS/PeopleSoft

WES

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Germanna Community College in Virginia is seeking an Assistant Vice President of Strategic Initiatives to bridge executive strategy with operations. You will lead business development, program expansion, and strategic partnerships to drive financial sustainability and growth, while guiding accreditation efforts and institutional effectiveness.

The AVPSI collaborates with senior leadership to implement Vision 2030, Accelerate Opportunity 2030, and annual targets, directing initiatives across