N.C. A&T - Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Human Resources Officer
N.C. A&T - Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Human Resources Officer
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North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Human Resources Officer
Academic Career & Executive Search is pleased to assist North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in its search for Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).
For full consideration please apply by October 13 2025.
This is a career-defining opportunity for an HR leader to join North Carolina A&T State University (N.C. A&T) renowned as the nations largest HBCU a distinction it has held for 12 consecutive years. With year-over-year enrollment growth since 2013 the University once again achieved record enrollment with over 14000 students starting the Fall 2025 semester. This remarkable trajectory underscores N.C. A&Ts strength momentum and national leadership making it an exceptional environment for an HR executive to shape the future of a thriving expanding institution.
Adding to the record enrollment is a bold capital agenda strategic partnerships new programs and strong hiring initiatives for over 1800 full-time faculty and staff. Capital projects include new residential facilities a $90M engineering expansion a $32M health services and professional office complex an urban and community food complex among others. N.C. A&T is rapidly transforming its campus environment and academic experience under Chancellor Martins leadership in its ascent to an R1 designation. The CHRO will be a visionary leader who can modernize and elevate the HR function act as a change agent and champion the unique mission and culture of this HBCU to advance both organizational priorities and promote long-term sustainability.
Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance and CFO and serving as a member of the Chancellors cabinet the CHRO joins a dynamic team at a time of a system-wide HR transformation across the UNC system. The successful candidate will be both a strategic transformational leader and a hands-on partner who is comfortable advising at the cabinet level while also ensuring core HR services such as payroll benefits talent management and employee relations are delivered this critical role the CHRO will be expected to balance vision with execution using technology and innovation to strengthen operations position HR as a trusted partner across the institution and represent the university with the UNC System Office the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) and peer institutions. As a critical campus-facing leader this position is required to live within a reasonable commuting distance from campus and will work primarily on site with professional flexibility subject to leadership discretion. Learn more about the division of Human Resources here.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides executive leadership for the universitys human resources function aligning HR priorities with organizational goals and fostering a workplace culture of excellence service and accountability.
- Demonstrates fluency in the universitys financial modelincluding state appropriations auxiliary revenue tuition policy and sponsored research fundingand integrates financial insights into workforce planning resource allocation and labor cost modeling.
- Oversees comprehensive HR services for multiple distinct employee groups governed by varying policies terms and conditions of employment including recruitment classification and compensation benefits employee relations performance management and professional development.
- Leads the strategic use of HR technology and workforce data analytics to enhance service delivery improve decision-making and promote operational efficiency.
- Advances workforce effectiveness by driving talent development succession planning and faculty lifecycle processes; ensures compliance with federal state and system policies while promoting transparency and continuous improvement.
- Serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership providing insight on workforce dynamics organizational risk and strategic opportunities and navigates complex change with emotional intelligence pragmatism and institutional perspective.
- Engages collaboratively with Academic Affairs governance groups and institutional committees to align HR perspectives with organizational needs while fostering trust transparency and shared accountability.
- Represents the university on HR matters with the UNC System Office the North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) and peer institutions; monitors emerging trends and regulatory developments; and identifies opportunities for shared services and innovation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters degree in Business Human Resources Higher Education Administration Public Administration or a related field.
- At least 10 years of progressive HR leadership experience in large complex organizations with demonstrated success leading workforce strategy and organizational change.
- Fluency with HR technology platforms and data-driven workforce reporting.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional certifications (e.g. SHRM-SCP SPHR).
- Experience engaging with governing boards system offices or other external oversight bodies.
- Experience managing employee groups under multiple personnel systems or regulatory frameworks in higher education state government or similarly complex public- or private-sector environments.
- Proven ability to collaborate with academic leadership and an understanding of shared governance.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams and prior experience as a chief human resources officer or as a principal deputy/associate responsible for leading major HR functions in a large complex organization.
- Background in or exposure to Lean Six Sigma methodology or other process improvement methodologies.
About the Institution
Located in Greensboro N.C. A&T is one of 17 institutions of the University of North Carolina (UNC) System and is an 1890 land-grant doctoral research institution with national distinction in STEM education and research. The university is committed to fulfilling its fundamental purposes through exemplary undergraduate and graduate education scholarly and creative research and effective community engagement. The mission of N.C. A&T is to prepare students to advance the human condition and facilitate economic growth in North Carolina and beyond by providing a preeminent and diverse educational experience through teaching research and scholarly application of knowledge.
N.C. A&T ranks third in the UNC System in external research and sponsored program awards trailing only UNC-Chapel Hill and N.C. State University. The universitys new strategic plan Preeminence 2030 focuses on development of its teaching research and engagement work consistent with attaining the R1 / Very High Research Activity institutional designation.
The universitys academic structure comprises the:
- College of Arts Humanities and Social Sciences
- College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
- Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- Honors College
- John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences
- College of Science and Technology
- Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering
- School of Nursing
The University offers 59 undergraduate degrees 36 masters degrees 14 doctoral programs (including 13 PhD programs and one Doctorate in Nursing Practice) 43 online degree programs and 45 certificate programs. N.C. A&T provides a dynamic learning experience to all students that is responsive to current critical needs in higher education and in the disciplines. To learn more about the Division of Academic Affairs and its strategic plans visit here.
N.C. A&T competes in Division I of the NCAA and is a member of the Coastal Athletic Association.
Living in the Area
Offering a 16.1% lower cost of living than the national average Greensboro is a thriving city of 300000 with something for everyone: shopping restaurants the visual and performing arts golf courses and 21 institutions of higher learning locally and in the surrounding area. The city itself has more than 90 miles of trails for hiking biking and was voted a Top 10 Green City by and North Carolina is ranked Americas top state for business by CNBC for the second straight year.
Greensboro is situated in the Piedmont Triad an area of great natural beauty diverse industry and mild temperatures. North Carolinas mountain resorts are an easy two-hour drive from Greensboro and the beaches of North and South Carolina are three to four hours away. North Carolinas famed Research Triangle home to multiple collaborative partners with N.C. A&T is just an hour away. More information on the region is available at: .
To Apply
For full consideration please apply by October 13 2025.
Please apply through the application link and do not email applications.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and should include a cover letter and curriculum vita. Ideally cover letters should not exceed two pages. All applications are treated confidentially.
Inquiries referrals and nominations are also treated confidentially.
Inquiries and questions: Please send to
Nominations and referrals: Please send the nominees name title and contact information if available to .
Institutional Information
North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race religion color national origin sex age disabling condition veteran status political affiliation genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.
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