Associate Provost for Innovation, Purpose, and Engagement

UNC-Chapel Hill; North Carolina; Presencial; USD 120.000 - 165.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Benefits package

Paid leave

Discounts for campus partners

Descripción de la vacante

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a strategic, collaborative Associate Provost for Innovation, Purpose, and Engagement. Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice Provost for Strategy, Engagement, and Analytics, this role provides vision and oversight for a portfolio of centers, institutes, and initiatives aligned with UNC-Chapel Hill’s mission and priorities.

The position requires evaluation of proposals, leadership of change across units, and active engagement with campus

Formación

• Demonstrated interest and experience engaging across a wide array of academic and public service fields.
• Ability to coordinate and direct the work of diverse stakeholders, including staff and students.
• Mastery in building collaborative, interdisciplinary partnerships across a complex organization.

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for centers, institutes, and initiatives.
• Lead fundraising, development, and donor stewardship in coordination with UNC Development.
• Supervise staff and collaborate with Housing and Residence Life to expand living-learning communities on campus.

Conocimientos

Interest in broad academic/public

Stakeholder coordination

Educación

Relevant post-baccalaureate degree/experience

Descripción del empleo

Associate Provost for Innovation, Purpose, and Engagement

Working Title Associate Provost for Innovation, Purpose, and Engagement

Appointment Type

Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number

Position Number 01001274

Vacancy ID

Vacancy ID NF0010186

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent

FTE

FTE 1

Hours per week 40

Position Location

Position Location North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

Hiring Range Commensurate with education and experience

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Strategy, Engagement, and Analytics Unit provides strategic leadership, insights, and engagement expertise to advance the vision and priorities of the Division of Student Success. By bringing together marketing and communications, data and analytics, student and family engagement, development, and strategic initiatives, the unit creates a more connected, personalized, and seamless student experience from initial inquiry and enrollment through degree completion and career success. The unit identifies opportunities, develops strategies, and implements changes that advance student success and support the Division s strategic goals.
As a strategic integrator across Student Success, the unit also fosters alignment among functional areas and identifies opportunities to leverage resources, technology, data, and shared services more effectively. Working closely with division leaders, the unit helps build the infrastructure, partnerships, and approaches needed to improve the student experience, increase operational effectiveness, and advance student success.

Position Summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a strategic, collaborative, and forward-thinking leader to serve as the Associate Provost for Innovation, Purpose, and Engagement. Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice Provost for Strategy, Engagement, and Analytics, this position provides vision and oversight for a portfolio of University centers, institutes, and initiatives that advance UNC -Chapel Hill’s mission and strategic priorities. The Associate Provost ensures that the Sonja Haynes Stone Center for Black Culture and History, American Indian Center, Carolina Latinx Center, UNC Asian American Center, Carolina Women’s Center, UNC Rural, and Carolina Seminars operate in alignment with the University’s strategic plan.
The role provides oversight to ensure directors manage their units in accordance with University and UNC System policies. This leader collaborates with centers and institutes to establish key performance metrics that reflect institutional priorities and evaluates proposals to plan, establish, or discontinue University-wide centers and institutes. The Associate Provost promotes and implements best practices in administration, operations, and organizational effectiveness across all units. The Associate Provost serves as a University ambassador for public service and community engagement, fostering strong relationships with campus partners and statewide stakeholders.
Responsibilities include providing strategic leadership, goals, and operational oversight for the units and initiatives; serving on University committees to advance the work of the centers and other campus initiatives; providing fundraising, development, and donor stewardship in coordination with the centers and UNC Development; supervising staff responsible for the goals and initiatives of each unit; and collaborating with Housing and Residence Life to develop and expand living-learning communities on campus.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Relevant post-baccalaureate degree: relevant undergraduate degree with 7-10 years of related professional experience may be substituted for the advanced degree.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Demonstrated interest and experience engaging across a wide array of academic and public service fields.
Ability to coordinate and direct the work of diverse stakeholders, including staff and students.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Demonstrated experience leading the strategy of complex units.
Proven track record in building collaborative, interdisciplinary partnerships across a complex organization.
Proven track record in accomplishing strategic goals and objectives within a complex organization.
Demonstrated experience managing and supervising teams of professional staff to achieve defined goals and outcomes.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please select the response below that describes your level of education that best or most closely satisfies the education requirements for this position.
  • Bachelor's degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
  • Bachelor's degree in any field/discipline
  • Master's degree or Doctorate degree in required discipline(s) listed or related field
  • Master's degree or Doctorate degree in any field/discipline
  • None of the above