National Search: Senior Vice President for Student Affairs

Montgomery College (MC) in Maryland invites inquiries, applications, and nominations for the position of Senior Vice President for Student Affairs (SVPSA).

Reporting to Dr. Jermaine F. Williams, President of Montgomery College, the SVPSA leads the division of Student Affairs, ensuring the development and success of programs and services that foster student achievement and well-being.

The SVPSA is responsible for overseeing a team of dedicated professionals and collaborating with various campus leaders to create an inclusive and supportive environment that promotes student engagement, retention, and completion.

About the College

Chartered in 1946, Montgomery College has served the community with distinction and achieved a position of national prominence. Located in Montgomery County, Maryland—a vibrant, diverse, and economically robust community of more than one million people—adjacent to Washington, D.C., and 30 miles south of Baltimore, the College pursues a student-centered approach, with a heightened intentional focus on equitably enhancing student access, completion, and post-completion success. Montgomery College is governed by a 10-member Board of Trustees appointed by the governor of Maryland. The College is deeply committed to equity and inclusion as a grounding for all its work and serves over 45,000 credit and noncredit students on three campuses in Germantown, Rockville, and Takoma Park/Silver Spring, and a collegewide Workforce Development and Continuing Education unit with centers in Gaithersburg and Wheaton, an East County Education Center, a central administrative services center, community engagement sites, and other off-campus locations.

Racially and culturally diverse, the College enrolls students from Montgomery County, the greater Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area, and more than 160 countries. MC has more than 490 full-time instructional and counseling faculty members, 750 part-time instructional faculty members, and 250 Workforce Development and Continuing Education faculty members. In total, more than 1,240 full-time and part-time well-qualified and talented faculty members, and 1,100 staff members and administrators are dedicated to student success.

The Position

The Senior Vice President for Student Affairs (SVPSA) is the senior leader responsible for overseeing the student affairs operations at Montgomery College. Reporting to the President, the SVPSA leads a team of more than 20 professionals, including two (2) Associate Senior Vice Presidents, three (3) collegewide deans, and several directors. The SVPSA ensures the alignment of student services with the College’s mission, strategic plan, and transformational goals.

The SVPSA oversees the development and implementation of programs that support student access, engagement, and success, working closely with other college divisions to create a comprehensive and inclusive student experience. This role also involves collaborating with faculty, staff, and external partners to support the diverse needs of more than 45,000 students, including first-generation college students, international students, and student parents.

The ideal candidate will have an earned doctorate (or equivalent combination of education and experience) with at least five (5) years of experience in student services, such as assessment, advising, financial aid, and student success initiatives. Seven (7) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education is required, with a preference for experience in a community college setting.

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