Associate Vice President for the Honors College and Interdisciplinary Programs

Montgomery College; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework 1 day per week

Job summary

Montgomery College seeks an Associate Vice President for the Honors College and Interdisciplinary Programs to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across honors education, collegewide institutes, and student-scholar initiatives.

The AVP will drive interdisciplinary programming, equitable access, and partnerships with campus and external entities, shaping experiential learning and undergraduate research across Montgomery County students.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in a relevant field; doctorate preferred.
• 7–10 years of leadership experience in higher education.
• 5 years of full-time teaching at the postsecondary level.
• Experience in honors education and interdisciplinary programming.
• Experience leading high-impact practices such as undergraduate research, study abroad, service-learning, or global education.
• Experience managing academic programs, supervising staff, and budgets.
• Eligible applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision, leadership, and strategic direction for the Honors College and Collegewide Institutes.
• Advance interdisciplinary programming, experiential learning, and high-impact practices.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary initiatives across campuses and divisions.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to support student persistence and success.
• Ensure alignment with Academic Master Plan and Strategic Plan.

Education

Master’s degree in a relevant field

Doctorate or terminal degree preferred

7–10 years of leadership in higher education

5 years of postsecondary teaching experience

Experience in honors education and interdisciplinary programming

Experience leading high‑impact practices (undergraduate research, study abroad, service-learning, global education)

Experience managing academic programs, supervising staff, and budgets

Eligibility to work in the United States without visa sponsorship

Job description

Job Description Montgomery College seeks an AssociateVice President for the Honors College and InterdisciplinaryPrograms. The AVP provides executive leadership, strategic vision,and operational oversight for the Montgomery College HonorsCollege, Collegewide Institutes, and student-scholar programs thatadvance interdisciplinary academic programming and experientiallearning across the College. This is a grade 37, exempt,non-bargaining position. The work schedule is 5 days/40 hours aweek. This position is eligible for telework 1 day a week. Thiseligibility is subject to change based on the needs of theunit.

Reporting to the Associate Senior Vice President for AcademicPartnerships and Programs, the AVP provides academic leadership forcollegewide coordination of interdisciplinary initiatives that spancampuses, disciplines, and divisions. The AVP advancesinstitutional priorities by expanding equitable access tohigh-impact educational experiences, including undergraduateresearch, global learning, and workforce-aligned experientialopportunities.

A member of Academic Affairs leadership, the AVP collaboratesclosely with Student Affairs, Enrollment Services, and externalpartners to ensure that Honors College and Institute programmingsupports student persistence, completion, transfer, andpost-completion success. This role supports implementation of theAcademic Master Plan and Strategic Plan by strengtheninginterdisciplinary pathways, faculty engagement, and innovativeacademic programming that responds to the evolving needs ofMontgomery County students.

The Associate Vice President for the Honors College andInterdisciplinary Programs has responsibilities that include, butare not limited to:

• Provide vision, leadership, and strategic direction for theHonors College and Collegewide Institutes aligned with theCollege’s mission, Strategic Plan, and Academic Master Plan.
• Serve as an academic leader within Academic Affairs, advancinginterdisciplinary programming, experiential learning, andhigh-impact practices.
• Lead enterprise-level coordination of interdisciplinaryinitiatives across campuses and divisions.
• Maintain engagement with emerging trends in honors education,interdisciplinary learning, global education, and workforce-alignedacademic programming.
• Advance equitable access to high-impact educational experiencesfor diverse and multilingual student populations.

Leadership of the Honors College

• Provide academic and administrative leadership for thecontinued development and implementation of the Montgomery CollegeHonors College across College locations.
• Oversee Honors programs, including Montgomery Scholars, MacklinBusiness Institute, Renaissance Scholars, STEM Scholars, and PhiTheta Kappa.
• Strengthen coordination of academic advising, scholarshipsupport, and transfer planning for Honors College students incollaboration with Student Affairs and Enrollment Services.
• Partner with leadership across divisions to enhancerecruitment, outreach, and admissions practices for prospectiveHonors students.
• Collaborate with Student Affairs to support student leadershipdevelopment and co-curricular engagement aligned with Honorsparticipation.
• Partner with Counseling and Advising, Enrollment Services, andinstitutional research functions to assess participation andoutcomes related to high-impact practices.
• Support family engagement initiatives that facilitate studenttransition and success in the Honors College.
• Oversee program review processes related to Honors Collegeinitiatives in alignment with College Area Review (CAR)standards.

Leadership of Collegewide Institutes

• Provide academic leadership for Collegewide Institutes,including Study Abroad and International Education; the Paul PeckHumanities Institute; the Global Humanities Institute; and theInstitute for Race, Justice, and Civic Engagement.
• Collaborate with Institute directors to advanceinterdisciplinary programming and experiential learningopportunities across campuses.
• Support coordination of undergraduate research,community-engaged learning, global education, and workforce-alignedexperiential initiatives.
• Lead development of regional, national, and internationalacademic partnerships associated with Institute programming.
• Partner with the Center for Teaching and Learning to supportfaculty learning communities and communities of practice alignedwith interdisciplinary initiatives.
• Collaborate with campus and community partners to expandservice-learning, global engagement, and interdisciplinaryopportunities.
• Support external partnerships in collaboration with AcademicAffairs leadership, Pinkney Innovation Complex at MC (PIC MC), theMontgomery College Foundation, Montgomery County Public Schools,and the Universities at Shady Grove.
• Oversee program review processes for Institutes in alignmentwith College Area Review (CAR) standards.

Institutional Collaboration and External Engagement

• Serve as a visible academic leader representing the HonorsCollege and Collegewide Institutes internally and externally.
• Collaborate with Academic Affairs leadership, campus deans, andinstitutional planning bodies to align initiatives withinstitutional priorities.
• Foster partnerships with Montgomery County Public Schools,transfer institutions, community-based organizations, and regionalemployers.
• Partner with the Montgomery College Foundation to supportscholarship development, experiential learning, andinterdisciplinary programming.

Operational Oversight and Resource Management

• Represent program needs in operational planning processes,including staffing, budgeting, and space allocation across campusesand at the East County Education Center.
• Develop and manage budgets to ensure alignment withinstitutional priorities and effective use of resources.
• Establish and maintain procedures that promote consistency,transparency, and alignment across Honors College and Instituteinitiatives.
• Supervise staff and support the professional development ofprogram leaders and teams.

Data-Informed Decision-Making and Program Effectiveness

• Collaborate with institutional research and analytics teams todefine and monitor key indicators related to participation,retention, completion, and post-completion outcomes.
• Use data to assess program effectiveness, inform strategicdecisions, and support continuous improvement.
• Ensure alignment between program outcomes, institutional goals,and accreditation expectations.

Minimum Education, Training and Experience

• Master’s degree required in a relevant field; doctorate or terminal degree preferred.
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of progressively responsibleleadership experience in higher education (e.g., chair, director,dean, or equivalent).
• Five (5) years of full-time teaching experience at thepost-secondary level, preferably at a community college.
• Demonstrated experience in honors education, interdisciplinaryprogramming, experiential learning, or related academicinitiatives.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supporting high-impactpractices such as undergraduate research, study abroad, servicelearning, or global education.
• Demonstrated experience managing academic programs, supervisingstaff, and overseeing budgets.
• Experience working collaboratively within a shared governanceenvironment
• Demonstrated experience developing partnerships with externalorganizations, including educational, community, or industrypartners.Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusivity, andbelonging, including expanding access to high-impact educationalopportunities for diverse student populations.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may beconsidered.
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in theUnited States and not require an employer visa sponsorship.

$117,402 -$161,443 annually. Initial salary placement for new hiresfalls between the minimum and midpoint of the range and is based onrelevant candidate experience and internal equity. The maximumsalary for this position is $205,483 annually.

Application Process

• Best consideration for applications received by October 25,2026.
• A complete resume/application, including all relevant orrelated experience, should be attached to the application.
• A cover letter is required. Incomplete applications will notbe considered.
• For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of youreducation equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognizedevaluation service, must be included in your application.

As a condition of employment, the following are required at thetime of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degreeverification (if applicable).
• Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan(Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position).If you are already retired from the Maryland State RetirementSystem, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement Systemplan at Montgomery College and may have earn ings restrictions,per state law.

Our benefits package includes: generous paidvacation, sick, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legalbenefits, professional development, retirement plan, educationalassistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellnessprogramming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in thejob application or interview process, please contact HumanResources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or [e-mail] . We require at least twoweeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requestedaccommodation.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed topromoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty,and staff.

Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-freeworkplace.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled