Senior Associate VP, Academic Programs & Strategy

Ali Aydi; United States; Remote; USD 157,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition benefits

Parental leave

Mental health resources

Job summary

Southern New Hampshire University is seeking an Academic Associate Vice President (AAVP) for the online Global Campus to provide strategic leadership for academic programs and ensure high-quality learning experiences. The role connects strategy with operations, guides transformation, and fosters collaboration across Academic Programs and institutional partners.

The AAVP will lead multiple program teams, drive efficiency, and advance data-informed decision-making while stewarding resources and

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive higher education leadership experience leading cross-divisional initiatives with enterprise impact.
• Experience with online education at large scale and various modalities is preferred.
• Knowledge of policies, standards, governance, and accreditation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic and enterprise leadership for assigned academic portfolios, aligning with institutional objectives and learner outcomes.
• Leads development and execution of portfolio strategy using insights to identify priorities and actions.
• Promotes an enterprise mindset across Academic Programs and partners to optimize outcomes.
• Ensures academic integrity, quality, governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Drives organizational agility, talent fluidity, and cross-team collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Change leadership

Data literacy

Cross-functional collaboration

AI fluency

Job description

Southern New Hampshire University is seeking an Academic Associate Vice President (AAVP) for the online Global Campus to provide strategic leadership for academic programs and ensure high-quality learning experiences. The role connects strategy with operations, guides transformation, and fosters collaboration across Academic Programs and institutional partners.

The AAVP will lead multiple program teams, drive efficiency, and advance data-informed decision-making while stewarding resources and