Provost, Loudoun Campus

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 236,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVA's Loudoun Campus Provost serves as the chief administrative officer, reporting to the President, and leads campus operations, student success, community engagement, and resource stewardship. The Provost guides campus planning, budget development, and supervision of deans and directors, while advancing NOVA and VCCS priorities, equity, and inclusion across the campus community.

Engagement with local stakeholders, partners, and regional entities is central to sustaining a high-performing,

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree earned from an accredited institution.
• Five years of progressively responsible leadership in higher education.
• Experience teaching at college/university level.
• Proven ability to develop external partnerships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for campus operations.
• Manage enrollment, student success, and community engagement.
• Supervise campus deans, directors, and staff.
• Oversee budgeting and resource stewardship aligned with priorities.
• Represent NOVA and VCCS in external partnerships and events.

Skills

Campus leadership

Budget stewardship

Strategic planning

Partnership building

Communication skills

Equity and inclusion

Education

Doctoral degree

Leadership experience

Teaching experience

External partners relationships

Job description

Working Title Provost, Loudoun Campus Role Title 12 month - Administrative - In Role Code 01123-FP FLSA Exempt Pay Band 00 Position Number 280FA062 Agency Northern VA Community College Agency/Division NV280-Provost Loudoun Work Location Loudoun - 107 Hiring Range Hiring range is $175,000 to $236,000. Starting salary is commensurate based on experience, education, and other qualifications appropriately related to the position and will be within the specified hiring range. Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 1-Officials and Administrators Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and other hours as needed.

General Description

Sensitive Position No Job Description The Loudoun Provost serves as the chief administrative officer of the Loudoun Campus, reports directly to the President, and serves as a member of the Administrative Council. The Provost provides strategic leadership and oversight for campus operations, programs and services, enrollment, student success, community engagement, resource stewardship, and campus planning. As a member of the Administrative Council, the Provost contributes to the development and implementation of collegewide policies, strategic priorities, and institutional initiatives while representing the interests and needs of the Loudoun Campus community.

The Loudoun Provost serves as the primary steward of the Loudoun Campus community and is responsible for fostering an environment in which students and employees can thrive. The Provost cultivates a welcoming, inclusive, and high-performing campus culture that supports student success, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness. The Provost builds and sustains partnerships with local businesses, community organizations, school divisions, elected officials, and other stakeholders to advance the mission of the College and support the educational and workforce needs of the region. The Provost directly supervises campus-based deans, directors, and other assigned personnel and is responsible for advancing the strategic goals and priorities of Northern Virginia Community College and the Virginia Community College System.

Duties And Tasks

• Create and sustain a positive, mission-driven, student-ready campus culture and climate to support the success of NOVA students and the performance of NOVA employees
• Coordinate and provide oversight for campus planning, operations, student success services, community outreach, and budget preparation.
• Recruit, develop, mentor, and evaluate campus leadership and employees to foster a high-performing and engaged workforce.
• Supervise direct reports to ensure attainment of goals set forth by NOVA and VCCS strategic plans.
• Lead campus resource planning, budget development, and stewardship to ensure alignment with institutional priorities and effective and efficient use of college resources.
• Use the Administrative Information System (AIS) to access, enter, update, and maintain information required to perform assigned job duties.
• Make regular requests from employees for updates and input on college decisions and share feedback with supervisors for inclusion in the NOVA Brief.
• Lead efforts to sustain and grow enrollment, retention, completion, and other student success outcomes for the Loudoun Campus.
• Represent NOVA and the Loudoun Campus at key stakeholder meetings and public engagements.
• Build local community connections, partnerships, and relationships that advance the Loudoun Campus and its students
• Participate in collegewide activities, initiatives, and projects that advance NOVA and VCCS strategic plans.

KSAs

• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations at the institutional, state, federal, and accreditation-level that impact postsecondary academic institutions.
• Skilled in forming effective partnerships and collaborations across diverse stakeholders.
• Skilled in interpersonal communication and conflict resolution.
• Ability to exercise sound fiscal stewardship and strategic resource allocation in support of institutional priorities
• Ability to synthesize complex information and present to varied audiences.
• Ability to analyze and make sound, informed, and well-considered recommendations on complex issues.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple budgets, including complex and significant capital funds.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a diverse workforce.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality on individual student and personnel matters.
• Ability to maintain and meet deadlines and deliver high quality work product when managing multiple projects.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the community college mission.
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in student access and outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse stakeholders to achieve consensus.

Required Qualifications

• Doctoral degree earned and awarded by a regionally accredited institution.
• Five years of full-time, progressively responsible leadership experience in a community college and/or university setting.
• Experience in teaching at the community college or university level.
• Experience in developing, managing, and leveraging relationships with external partners (e.g., employers, donors).

Additional Considerations

• Demonstrated experience leading organizational change and managing complex initiatives across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated proficiency with the use of data, evidence and analysis in decision-making.

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.

Operation of a State Vehicle Yes Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel

Regular local travel between college locations and within the region; occasional overnight and out-of-region travel as required.

Posting Number FAC_2055P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 09/01/2026 Job Close Date 10/15/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website www.nvcc.edu Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

For more information, please see the Position Profile – LO Campus Provost

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

VCCS uses 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.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/100498