Remote AAVP, Academic Programs — Strategic Leader

Southern New Hampshire University; Central City (NE); Remote; USD 142,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Free tuition program

Employer-funded retirement

Mental health resources

Parental leave

Job summary

Southern New Hampshire University seeks an Academic Associate Vice President (AAVP) for its online Global Campus to lead enterprise-level academic programs and drive strategic transformation. The role focuses on learner outcomes, program quality, and cross-unit collaboration to advance SNHU’s mission.

The AAVP will coach Academic Deans and Executive Directors, align policies with standards, and foster data-informed decision making, while promoting responsible technology and AI enablement across

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive higher education leadership experience successfully leading cross-divisional initiatives with enterprise impact.
• Doctoral degree or equivalent terminal degree (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with online education at large scale, including modalities, faculty management, and learner experience.
• Systems intelligence and enterprise leadership with strategy-to-action execution.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and enterprise leadership for assigned academic portfolios, aligning with institutional objectives and learner outcomes.
• Lead development and execution of portfolio strategy using health, learner, and financial insights.
• Promote enterprise mindset across Academic Programs and partners to optimize outcomes.
• Ensure academic integrity, governance, and compliance with accreditation requirements.
• Advance organizational agility, talent fluidity, and cross-team collaboration.
• Lead strategic initiatives and organizational transformation across operating models and technology.

Skills

Enterprise leadership

Change leadership

Strategic execution

Data-to-Insight-to-Action

Organizational & Process Design

Digital & AI Fluency

Talent fluidity

Education

Doctoral degree or terminal degree

Job description

Southern New Hampshire University seeks an Academic Associate Vice President (AAVP) for its online Global Campus to lead enterprise-level academic programs and drive strategic transformation. The role focuses on learner outcomes, program quality, and cross-unit collaboration to advance SNHU’s mission.

The AAVP will coach Academic Deans and Executive Directors, align policies with standards, and foster data-informed decision making, while promoting responsible technology and AI enablement across