Momentum Scholars Program Lead

Piedmont Virginia Community College; Charlottesville (IN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State of Virginia employee benefits

Comprehensive health insurance (health

Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

Generous annual leave and paid public)

Job summary

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) in Charlottesville, Virginia, seeks an Assistant Director for the Momentum Scholars Program. This exempt role provides leadership, oversees admissions, scholarship eligibility verification, onboarding, and comprehensive student support from enrollment through completion.

The position collaborates with Financial Aid, Advising, Outreach, Institutional Research, Academic Affairs, and community partners to ensure program effectiveness, sustainability, and

Qualifications

• Experience in student success, advising, retention, enrollment management, scholarship administration, educational program management or related areas.
• Experience coordinating programs or projects that support student achievement and completion.
• Strong organizational, project management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze and utilize data to inform decisions and improve outcomes.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day leadership and administration of the Momentum Scholars Promise Program.
• Manage the Momentum Scholars application process including eligibility verification and scholarship coordination.
• Develop onboarding and transition programming including orientation and registration support.
• Serve as primary contact for Momentum Scholars participants and families.
• Coordinate cohort-based programming to promote engagement, belonging, and academic success.
• Monitor SAP, gateway courses, credit momentum milestones, and program participation.
• Implement interventions for at-risk students and coordinate support services.

Skills

Student success

Advising

Enrollment management

Data analysis

Communication

Job description

Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC) in Charlottesville, Virginia, seeks an Assistant Director for the Momentum Scholars Program. This exempt role provides leadership, oversees admissions, scholarship eligibility verification, onboarding, and comprehensive student support from enrollment through completion.

The position collaborates with Financial Aid, Advising, Outreach, Institutional Research, Academic Affairs, and community partners to ensure program effectiveness, sustainability, and