Established in 1970, Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC) is one of 23 colleges in the Virginia Community College System, with seven locations across several counties, including Brunswick, Charlotte, Nottoway, Mecklenburg, Greensville, and Halifax. SVCC serves the largest community college region in the state, covering ten counties and one city.
SVCC is located in a beautiful rural region renowned for its rolling hills, pine and hardwood forests, and farmland, and is home to two popular lakes: Gaston and Kerr. We offer a welcoming learning environment and are accredited to award associate degrees. The college offers a diverse range of programs, including developmental studies, academic, technical, and lifelong education. SVCC empowers students to build skills, knowledge, and leadership, preparing them to thrive in a changing society.
Thank you for considering employment with Southside Virginia Community College (SVCC). We are dedicated to attracting and retaining a talented workforce, which has earned us recognition as a Great College to Work For by The Chronicle of Higher Education for several consecutive years. Committed to ensuring equal educational opportunities for all students, SVCC values the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our students, faculty, staff, and the communities we serve. For more information, please visit southside.edu
Lead with Vision. Build Partnerships. Create Lasting Regional Impact
The Associate Vice President of Strategic Initiatives provides executive leadership in advancing Southside Virginia Community College’s strategic priorities, including institutional growth, innovation, partnerships, and regional impact. The AVP leads cross-divisional initiatives that support student success, workforce alignment, external partnerships, grant development, and long-range planning, with a particular emphasis on meeting the needs of rural communities and regional employers. This position serves as a key strategist, convener, and project leader, translating vision into actionable initiatives that strengthen the College’s academic, workforce, and economic development mission.
The following are duties of each area of responsibility:
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Planning and Institutional Initiatives
- Lead the development, coordination, and execution of high-priority strategic initiatives aligned with the College’s strategic plan, VCCS priorities, and regional workforce need
- Serve as a project lead for complex, multi-year initiatives requiring coordination across academic affairs, workforce programs, student services, finance, facilities, and external partners
- Monitor progress, outcomes, and performance metrics for strategic initiatives and prepare reports for senior leadership and governing bodies
External Partnerships and Regional Engagement
- Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with industry, local governments, K-12 systems, economic development organizations, workforce boards, and nonprofit partners
- Support employer-driven initiatives, customized training efforts, and regional workforce strategies that strengthen Southside Virginia’s economic vitality
- Represent the College in regional, state, and system-level meetings related to strategic initiatives and special projects
Grants, Funding, and Special Projects
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to identify, pursue, and manage grant-funded and special-initiative projects aligned with institutional priorities
- Support the development of proposals, budgets, implementation plans, and performance reporting for state, federal, philanthropic, and private funding sources
- Ensure funded initiatives are implemented in compliance with grant requirements and institutional policies
Innovation and Program Development
- Support the identification, development, launch, and scaling of innovative academic and workforce programs, pilots, and delivery models
- Analyze labor market data, enrollment trends, and community needs to inform new initiatives and continuous improvement
- Facilitate change management processes to support the successful adoption of new initiatives across the College
Leadership and Collaboration
- Provide leadership, guidance, and coordination for cross-functional teams, task forces, and committees
- Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators to foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of institutional priorities
