Vice President, Strategy & Administrative Services

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Glenarden (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Vice President, Strategy & Administrative Services, to support the Office of the President. This role requires strong leadership, project management, and strategic planning skills to oversee institutional initiatives and ensure alignment of presidential priorities.

The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree and exceptional abilities in communication, analytics, and collaboration across teams. Background check is required for the position.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in higher education administration.
• Exceptional leadership and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives in a complex organizational environment.
• Strong analytical, research, and communication abilities.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams and working closely with senior executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive‑level strategic support to the Office of the President.
• Oversee institutional initiatives and lead specialized workgroups.
• Participate in key committees and coordinate executive‑level communications.
• Ensure alignment of presidential priorities across all areas.
• Foster cross‑functional collaboration and amplify the college’s mission through strategic messaging.
• Advise the President and executive leadership team on strategic matters.
• Direct, coordinate, and facilitate the implementation and management of key strategic initiatives.
• Establish performance‑monitoring and reporting frameworks to evaluate strategic and project‑management impacts.
• Provide leadership for Government Relations and External Affairs, Governance, Strategic Planning and Project Management.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Strategic Planning

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, Master’s in Public Administration)

Job description

Job Vacancy Announcement

Position Title: Vice President, Strategy & Administrative Services

Position Type: Administrative

Department: Office of the President

FLSA: Exempt

Union/Non Union: Non Union

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Grade: 21

Salary Range: $160,000 - $180,000 annually (depending on education and experience)

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Description Summary

Prince George’s Community College has been a national leader in expanding access to affordable, industry‑aligned education for more than 60 years, serving students across Prince George’s County, Washington, D.C., and the surrounding region. At a moment of renewed vision and ambition, the College now seeks a Vice President of Administrative Services to help shape its next chapter of impact.

The Vice President (VP) for Strategy and Administrative Services provides executive‑level support to the Office of the President, serving as a strategic partner with expertise in project management, analysis, and research. The position oversees institutional initiatives, leads specialized workgroups, participates in key committees, and coordinates executive‑level communications on behalf of the President.

The VP also ensures alignment of presidential priorities across areas, fosters cross‑functional collaboration, and amplifies the college’s mission through strategic messaging, coordinated outreach, and high‑level stakeholder engagement. The VP will serve as a strategic advisor and key aide to the President and executive leadership team and directs, coordinates, and facilitates the implementation and management of key strategic initiatives. Additionally, the VP establishes performance‑monitoring and reporting frameworks to evaluate the impact of strategic and project‑management efforts, ensuring continuous improvement and institutional effectiveness.

This position reports directly to the President and provides leadership for Government Relations and External Affairs, Governance, Strategic Planning and Project Management, and the Office of the President.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive‑level strategic support to the Office of the President.
• Oversee institutional initiatives and lead specialized workgroups.
• Participate in key committees and coordinate executive‑level communications.
• Ensure alignment of presidential priorities across all areas.
• Foster cross‑functional collaboration and amplify the college’s mission through strategic messaging.
• Advise the President and executive leadership team on strategic matters.
• Direct, coordinate, and facilitate the implementation and management of key strategic initiatives.
• Establish performance‑monitoring and reporting frameworks to evaluate strategic and project‑management impacts.
• Provide leadership for Government Relations and External Affairs, Governance, Strategic Planning and Project Management, and the Office of the President.

Minimum Qualifications

• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA, Master’s in Public Administration) or equivalent experience in higher education administration.
• Exceptional leadership and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives in a complex organizational environment.
• Strong analytical, research, and communication abilities.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams and working closely with senior executive leadership.

Background Check Requirements

Background check is required.