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Position Number: 5205800
Location: Durham, NC
Position Type: Presidents and Chancellors

Chancellor

North Carolina Central University

Closing Date: at 11:55 PM

Primary Purpose of Position:
The Chancellor reports to the UNC System President, and executes the policies established by the UNC Board of Governors and the NCCU Board of Trustees. As the chief executive of the institution, the Chancellor is responsible for all institutional operations including administrative, academic, financial, student affairs, advancement, athletics, and alumni affairs, and ensuring that the institution's affairs are carried out consistent with federal and state law and university policy. The Chancellor's Cabinet and Executive Leadership Team includes ten direct reports: the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; the Chief Financial Officer and Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance; the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs; the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement; the Chief of Staff; the Chief Legal Counsel; the Director of Athletics; the Chief Information Officer; the Chief Human Resources Officer; and the Chief Brand Officer. More information on the senior leadership team can be found here: Chancellor's Cabinet and Executive Leadership Team.

The Chancellor works closely with UNC Board of Governors, the President and UNC System leaders, and the NCCU Board of Trustees to ensure alignment between the institution's strategic initiatives and the UNC System Strategic Plan: Higher Expectations. The Chancellor has overall responsibilities to strengthen existing institutional initiatives and foster new initiatives to ensure sustainability and forward progress toward successfully advancing the university's mission. The Chancellor will serve as the public face of the University, providing leadership across campus and being an active and contributing leader within the community, across North Carolina, among other higher education institutions, and across the nation.

Minimum Education/Experience:

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The next chancellor of North Carolina Central University will demonstrate leadership capabilities and potential in the following areas:

North Carolina Central Universitys History and Mission. Someone with a deep passion for NCCUs 113-year history and mission as a public Historically Black College and University (HBCU) - the nations first public liberal arts colleges for Black students - and its contributions to the region and our state, especially in the fields of law, the liberal arts, education, health sciences and nursing, and business.

UNC System Governance and Strategic Goals. Someone who understands and appreciates the governance structure of the UNC System and is wholly committed to furthering the shared goals of the UNC Systems strategic plan, especially our focus on increasing student success.

Integrity, Transparency, and Communication. Someone with unwavering integrity and commitment to transparency, and who communicates with and actively listens to diverse constituent groups to foster a shared vision and goals for the institution.

Strategic Vision. Someone who demonstrates a clear vision for meeting the institutions challenges and seizing its many opportunities, including increasing student enrollment, retention, and on-time graduation, strengthening the institutions signature programs, and forging strong ties with employers and communities in the Durham and Triangle region.

Change Management and Shared Accountability. Someone with the ability to manage and lead through change, demonstrating adaptability, resilience, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and lead the institution through future transformations. Someone with a strong background in establishing clear performance metrics and holding institutional leaders accountable to ensure alignment with the universitys strategic objectives.

Student Success and Wellbeing. Someone who is laser-focused on student success, continuing the institutions exceptional record of driving upward social and economic mobility; who is committed to academic excellence; and who fully recognizes the critical links between access, affordability, student support, and success.

Employee Success, Wellbeing, and Development. Someone who appreciates the essential contribution of faculty and staff and demonstrates the importance of employee engagement and wellbeing by fostering a positive work environment where faculty and staff at all levels feel valued, supported, and motivated. This includes developing future leaders within the institution to grow a sustainable pipeline of talent that aligns with the universitys long-term goals.

Strategic Partnerships and Institutional Support. Someone who cultivates new and manages ongoing partnerships that advance the institutions mission and goals, secures financial support from philanthropic, corporate, and government sources, embraces the institutions role in the economic and community development of the region, and successfully advocates on the institutions behalf with lawmakers and leaders at every level of government.

Campus Safety. Someone who prioritizes the safety and security of the entire campus community and employs strong crisis management skills.

Fiscal Stewardship. Someone with demonstrated ability to manage the institutions resources in a transparent and fiscally prudent manner and to maintain a high- quality infrastructure to support the institutions mission.

Operational Excellence. Someone who applies sound management practices to sustain the operational health of the institution and understands the importance of leveraging technology to enhance student learning and streamline administrative processes.

Free Expression and Academic Freedom. Someone who is wholly committed to the principles of free expression and academic freedom.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
HOW TO APPLY
Individuals interested in being considered for the Chancellorship of North Carolina Central University are encouraged to apply. For priority consideration, candidates must submit a letter of interest and a Curriculum Vitae/Resume by March 29, 2024. Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed via electronic mail to chancellorsearch@northcarolina.edu.

The position will remain open until filled. Candidates will be notified before their references are contacted.

The NCCU Search Advisory Committee will consider candidates and conduct interviews. The Committee will recommend at least three unranked candidates to the NCCU Board of Trustees who will then recommend at least three unranked finalists to the President. The President will nominate one candidate to the UNC Board of Governors for election.

Under North Carolina law, the names and personal information of candidates remain confidential throughout the search process and beyond.

POINTS OF CONTACT:
Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications should be directed via electronic mail to chancellorsearch@northcarolina.edu.
For other questions, contact Lynn Duffy, Senior Associate Vice President for Leadership Development and Talent Acquisition, UNC System Office, at lsduffy@northcarolina.edu.

For more information about the search process, please visit the North Carolina Central University Chancellor Search website at https://www.nccu.edu/chancellor-search.

EEO STATEMENT
North Carolina Central University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at NCCU 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

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://jobs.nccu.edu/

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.