Deputy Provost - 3503

University of North Carolina at Pembroke; Pembroke (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Pembroke seeks a Deputy Provost to provide strategic oversight and operational leadership for the Division of Academic Affairs. Reporting to the Provost, the Deputy Provost will coordinate academic programs, policy implementation, budgeting, accreditation support, and division-wide initiatives while advancing the university's priorities.

The role requires a senior, data-driven leader with a terminal degree, extensive higher education experience, and a proven

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in higher education, educational leadership, business administration, public administration, or related field; earned doctorate preferred.
• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional experience in higher education administration, academic affairs, or related leadership roles.
• Demonstrated ability to work with senior academic leadership, strategic initiatives, and institutional operations in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight and operational leadership for the Division of Academic Affairs.
• Coordinate academic programs, budgeting, policy implementation, and accreditation support.
• Prepare executive reports, strategic analyses, and communications for senior leadership and external partners.
• Lead divisional planning and drive initiatives aligned with the university's Academic Strategic Plan.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Data-driven decision making

Executive reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Policy implementation

Excellent communication

Education

Master's degree in higher education / related field

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Deputy Provost - 3503

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Academic Affairs Dept

Working Title: Deputy Provost - 3503

Vacancy Type: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)

Min T/E Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in highereducation, educational leadership, business administration, publicadministration, or a related field required; earned doctoratepreferred
• Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professionalexperience in higher education administration, academic affairs,institutional operations, or related leadership roles
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior academic leadership,strategic initiatives, institutional operations, or divisionaladministration within a complex higher education environment
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, maintainconfidentiality, and demonstrate discretion in decision making andmanagement of sensitive institutional matters
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a complexorganizational structure while managing multiple priorities,initiatives, and competing deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, writing,and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to prepare executive reports, strategicanalyses, institutional communications, presentations, andoperational updates for senior leadership and externalstakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically while supportingimplementation and operational execution of institutionalpriorities and divisional initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively withuniversity administrators, faculty, staff, governmental agencies,and external partners
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to listen todiffering perspectives, facilitate collaboration, and developeffective solutions that support the long-term interests of theUniversity
• Demonstrated knowledge of university policies, procedures,organizational operations, and shared governance processes withinhigher education
• Demonstrated experience supporting operational planning, policyimplementation, strategic initiatives, institutional reporting, oradministrative coordination within Academic Affairs or a comparabledivision
• Demonstrated resilience, initiative, self-motivation,adaptability, and capacity to operate effectively in a fast-pacedand dynamic academic environment
• Demonstrated ability to create and maintain collegial,collaborative, and professional working relationships across theinstitution
• Experience supporting institutional planning, complianceactivities, accreditation efforts, or strategic reportinginitiatives preferred
• Experience working with state systems of higher education,governing boards, or system office reporting processes preferred

FTE: 1

Salary Range:

Hiring Range: Commensurate Upon Education andExperience

Position #: 3503

FLSA Status: Exempt

Months per Year: 12

Work Schedule:

Work Schedule Type:

The Office of the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs serves as the chief academic and operational division of the University and is responsible for leadership, oversight, coordination, review, and administration of all academic programs, academic policies, faculty affairs, strategic academic initiatives, institutional planning, and academic operations. The Office provides leadership for the University's colleges and schools and coordinates division-wide planning, budgeting, assessment, reporting, policy implementation, institutional effectiveness, accreditation support, academic business operations, and strategic initiatives in alignment with institutional priorities and UNC System Office requirements. The Office of the Provost also oversees academic operational support units including institutional research, planning and accreditation, sponsored research, libraries, student success and graduate education while supporting strategic academic growth, operational effectiveness, and institutional accountability.

Primary Purpose of Position

Reporting directly to the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Deputy Provost serves as the chief operational and strategic support officer for the Division of Academic Affairs and as a senior advisor and trusted partner to the Provost. The Deputy Provost supports the advancement of academic and institutional priorities by facilitating coordination, communication, implementation, and operational alignment across the units reporting to the Provost. The Deputy Provost provides leadership for divisional strategic planning, operational management, academic business processes, policy oversight, institutional reporting, and coordination of initiatives associated with the University's Academic Strategic Plan. Acting with delegated authority on behalf of the Provost, the Deputy Provost works closely with Associate Vice Chancellors, Deans, department chairs, directors, and university leadership to ensure effective implementation of divisional priorities, operational initiatives, and institutional objectives across Academic Affairs. The Deputy Provost serves as a primary liaison between Academic Affairs and the UNC System Office and is responsible for coordinating, reviewing, preparing, and communicating reports, operational updates, policy materials, and strategic initiatives associated with state, federal, and UNC System requirements. The position also supports institutional planning, operational assessment, accreditation activities, and policy implementation efforts within the division. The Deputy Provost supports divisional advancement efforts through the cultivation of strategic partnerships, external funding opportunities, grants, and sponsored initiatives that advance academic priorities, faculty support, research capacity, institutional operations, and strategic growth initiatives. The Deputy Provost plays a critical role in ensuring that the work of the Office of the Provost is coordinated, responsive, strategically aligned, and operationally effective. The position requires sound judgment, discretion, political acuity, and the ability to navigate a complex academic environment while managing multiple high-level initiatives and institutional priorities simultaneously. The Deputy Provost serves as designee for the Provost as appropriate and provides leadership and continuity for Academic Affairs operations in the absence of the Provost.

This position is Mandatory Personnel: Employees whose presence has been determined to be mandatory to University operations during certain types of adverse weather or emergency events.

Management Preference

• Proficiency in and proponent of data-based decision-making is preferred. Experience in data collection, data-sharing, reporting, and progress reports is preferred. The ability to use data and data analytic tools to guide institutional and program effectiveness and monitor progress relative to specific annual and long-term goals is preferred. The ability to effectively communicate results of institutional assessment to constituencies and provide recommendations to achieve and exceed strategic goals is preferred.
• Track record of successfully integrating strategic activities across the division, institution, and community around a shared vision for success
• Successful experience in university advancement and fundraising
• Experience in developing external partnerships that further develop a higher education institution and the surrounding region
• Experience in working with Admissions, Financial Aid, and the Office of the Registrar
• Experience in working with a Graduate School
• Experience with international academic programs
• Experience with institutional reporting and effectiveness initiatives
• Experience with policy development, revision, and implementation that supports the mission and priorities of the institution
• Experience coordinating the research infrastructure of the University to support the high impact educational experience of students and the enrichment and development of faculty
• Understands the key social, political, economic, and technological changes affecting higher education and brings creativity and vision to ensure that the University of North Carolina at Pembroke sustains/furthers its academic reputation and national leadership in the higher education community as well as with respect to social mobility
• Regular, non-disruptive, and reliable attendance is required, as well as the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious, and professional working relationships with others.

Lic or Certifications Required by Statute or Regulation:

Job Opening Date: 07/23/2026

Job Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Posting Category: Professional

Posting Number: EPA01156

Special Instructions to Applicants: This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

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