A Provost serves as chief academic officer at a college or university. Directly oversees the academic deans of various schools within a university system, as well as the heads of various interdisciplinary units and academic support functions, such as libraries, student services, the registrar, admissions, and IT. Reports in turn to the institution's chief executive officer or president. Responsible for oversight of all educational affairs and activities, including research and academic personnel.
Provost, Loudoun Campus Northern Virginia Community College Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) invites applications and nominations for the position of Provost, Loudoun Campus . Reporting directly to the President and serving as a member of the Administrative Council, the Provost is the chief administrative officer of the Loudoun Campus and provides strategic leadership for campus operations, student success, enrollment, community engagement, resource stewardship, and planning. Why This Opportunity The Loudoun Provost will have the opportunity to lead a dynamic campus while helping shape the broader future of one of the nation's largest community colleges. This is a highly visible leadership role for an accomplished higher education administrator who is energized by student success, community engagement, organizational leadership, and the opportunity to translate institutional strategy into meaningful campus-level impact.
The Provost will:
Shape the future of the Loudoun Campus , aligning campus priorities, resources, programs, and operations with NOVA and Virginia Community College System strategic goals. Drive enrollment and student success , leading efforts to strengthen access, retention, completion, and post-completion outcomes. Build a thriving campus community , developing and supporting talented leaders and employees while fostering an engaged, student-ready culture. Serve as a key external ambassador , cultivating partnerships with employers, school divisions, community organizations, elected officials, and other regional stakeholders. Influence collegewide strategy as a member of the President's Administrative Council, bringing the perspective and priorities of the Loudoun Campus to institutional decision-making. Leadership Priorities The next Provost will provide strategic oversight of campus planning, operations, facilities, safety, budgets, and resource allocation while ensuring that resources are aligned with institutional priorities. The Provost will lead efforts to sustain and grow enrollment and improve student outcomes; recruit, develop, and mentor campus leadership and employees; and strengthen relationships throughout the region. Equally important, the Provost will serve as a collaborative collegewide leader, contributing to initiatives that advance the strategic priorities of NOVA and the Virginia Community College System.
Qualifications Candidates must possess:
An earned doctorate from an accredited college or university. At least five years of progressively responsible leadership experience in a community college and/or university setting. Teaching experience at the community college or university level. Demonstrated experience leading organizational change and complex initiatives, using data and evidence to inform decisions, and building productive relationships with external partners. A demonstrated understanding of the community college mission and commitment to student access, retention, completion, and post-completion success. The successful candidate will be a collaborative and strategic leader who can navigate complex organizations, build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups, exercise sound fiscal stewardship, and develop strong internal and external partnerships. About Northern Virginia Community College Northern Virginia Community College is committed to providing accessible, high-quality education and advancing student success across Northern Virginia. The Loudoun Provost will play an important role in advancing that mission by leading the campus community while contributing to NOVA's collegewide strategic direction. Application and Nomination Process Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting NOVA in this search. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. For best consideration, application materials should be submitted by October 16, 2026.
Applications should include:
A letter of interest addressing relevant experience and leadership approach A current CV or résumé Please submit application materials through the NOVA career portal. Nominations and inquiries may be directed to: E. Ann Bailey, Assistant Vice President of Executive Search - annbailey@greenwoodsearch.com Shelley Sullivan Feather, Senior Executive Search Consultant - shelleyfeather@greenwoodsearch.com
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. Greenwood Asher & Associates | greenwoodsearch.com
