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Provost, Loudoun Campus at Northern Virginia Community College
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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.
$134,976 / year median in Virginia
+17% projected growth
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Download Full Position Profile The Opportunity The Loudoun Provost will serve as the chief administrative officer of NOVA's Loudoun Campus, reporting directly to the President and serving as a member of the Administrative Council. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an accomplished, student-centered higher education leader to guide a dynamic campus serving one of Northern Virginia's most rapidly growing communities. The Provost will provide strategic leadership across campus operations, enrollment and student success, resource stewardship, talent development, community engagement and campus planning. The successful candidate will also serve as a visible ambassador for NOVA, building and strengthening relationships with employers, school divisions, community organizations, elected officials and other partners while helping advance the educational and workforce needs of the region. NOVA is the largest public institution of higher education in Virginia and one of the nation's largest community colleges. The Loudoun Campus, located in Sterling, offers a distinctive opportunity to lead at the intersection of student success, workforce development, community partnership and institutional strategy. How to Apply Greenwood Asher & Associates is assisting Northern Virginia Community College in this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. Please submit application materials through the NOVA Career Portal . Submission of application materials as PDF attachments is strongly encouraged. For best consideration, please submit materials by Friday, October 16, 2026. The search will be conducted with a commitment to confidentiality for candidates until finalists are selected. Nominations and confidential inquiries can be sent to: Ann Bailey Assistant Vice President of Executive Search annbailey@greenwoodsearch.com Shelley Feather Senior Executive Search Consultant shelleyfeather@greenwoodsearch.com