Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Success

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North Carolina A&T State University is hiring an Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Success. This role leads and manages the university's undergraduate academic success initiatives, aligning curriculum and academic policies with institutional goals to improve student retention, graduation rates, and post-graduate success. The Assistant Vice Provost oversees several key units including ROTC programs, Military and Veterans Affairs, Accessibility Resources, and the Center for Undergraduate Research.

Highlights

Provide strategic and operational leadership for undergraduate academic success and student persistence.

Oversee units such as Air Force and Army ROTC, U.S. Space Force Liaison, Military and Veterans Affairs, General Education Council, and accessibility services.

Align curriculum, academic policies, and high-impact practices with university retention and graduation priorities.

Requires an earned doctorate and at least five years of progressive administrative experience in academic affairs or related areas.

Demonstrated experience in curriculum oversight, academic policy, faculty governance, and accreditation compliance.

Strong analytical skills using academic performance data to inform decision-making.

Preferred experience includes working with military-affiliated student programs, accessibility services, and scaling high-impact educational practices.

Permanent full-time exempt appointment with salary commensurate with education and experience.

Must submit an electronic application; Veterans Preference requires a DD 214 form.

Employee benefits include vacation and sick leave, health benefits, retirement plans, and various discounts.

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. 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.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more:

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
Community Service Leave
Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type	EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position	The Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Success (AVPAS) provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and innovation leadership for the university’s undergraduate academic success ecosystem. Reporting directly to the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Student Success, the AVPAS plays a critical role in advancing equitable academic outcomes, strengthening student persistence, and modernizing undergraduate education to meet the evolving needs of today’s learners. This role is central to aligning curriculum, academic policy, and high‑impact practices with institutional priorities for retention, timely graduation, workforce readiness, and post‑graduate success. The AVPAS ensures that undergraduate academic experiences are responsive to changing student demographics, learning modalities, and expectations, while maintaining academic rigor and compliance. The Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Success provides administrative and strategic leadership for the following units and functions: Air Force ROTC and Army ROTC Office of Military and Veteran’s Affairs U.S. Space Force Liaison General Education Council Pre‑Professional Scholars Program (PPSP) Office of Accessibility Resources (OARS) Center for Undergraduate Research (CUGR)
Primary Function of Organizational Unit	An 1890 Land Grant University, North Carolina A&T State University, enjoys a long-standing national reputation in learning, discovery, and engagement. With a student body in excess of 15,000 and approximately 800 full-time faculty, North Carolina A&T offers undergraduate and graduate degrees through eight schools and colleges. The University graduates the largest number of African Americans in engineering, science, and technology in the nation. It offers over 40 master’s and Ph.D. programs. The University is one of the sixteen constituent institutions of the University of North Carolina (UNC) System. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The University earned a Community Engagement designation by the Carnegie Foundation. The strategic vision focuses the University on teaching and learning, civic engagement, student success, transformative research, and creative scholarship. This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented professional.
Minimum Requirements	Earned doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent) from an accredited institution. Minimum of five (5) years of progressive administrative experience in academic affairs, undergraduate education, student success, or a related area. Demonstrated experience with undergraduate curriculum oversight, general education, academic policy development and interpretation, and faculty governance processes. Working knowledge of accreditation standards, assessment practices, and compliance requirements, including experience supporting institutional, programmatic, or general education accreditation and reporting. Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise professional staff and program directors, including performance management, mentoring, and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Strong analytical and strategic skills, with experience using academic performance data (e.g., retention, progression, DFW rates and course sequencing) to inform policy and programmatic decision‑making. Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across academic affairs, student affairs, enrollment management, and institutional research. Demonstrated commitment to access and inclusive excellence, particularly in advancing success for first‑generation, military‑connected, transfer, adult, and neurodiverse students. Alignment with and support for the land‑grant missionand public‑serving values of the university.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	Experience working with or overseeing programs serving military‑affiliated students, veterans, ROTC units, or federal educational partnerships. Experience with accessibility services, ADA compliance, or universal design for learning, including collaboration with disability services or faculty professional development on inclusive teaching practices. Demonstrated success implementing or scaling high‑impact practices, such as undergraduate research, experiential learning, global learning, learning communities, or interdisciplinary pathways. Experience leveraging data analytics and student success technologies to improve academic outcomes, reduce gaps, or modernize undergraduate education. Experience with grant‑funded initiatives, including Title III, HBCU, or other federally or externally supported academic success or undergraduate education projects. Experience representing academic units in system‑level, state, or national higher education consortia or professional organizations.
Required License or Certification
Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.	On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Position Information

Working Title	Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Success
Position Number	000469
Recruitment Salary Range	Commensurate with education and experience
FLSA	Exempt
Appointment Type	Permanent - Full-time
Tenure Track	No
FTE
If Time Limited, Appointment Length
Organizational Division	Office of the AVP - Student Success
Organizational Location	AVP for Student Success
Organizational Unit	Office AVP for Student Success

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	EPA3027
Open Date	04/06/2026
Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled
Open Until Filled	Yes
Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search	04/20/2026
Date Position Available	05/01/2026
Special Instructions to Applicant	You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. *Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.* Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. 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. Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more: Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees Community Service Leave Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 12 Paid Holidays Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS) Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Campus Recreation Center Discount University Bookstore Discount
Quick Link	https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/40004

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Leadership and Management Philosophy

Optional Documents

Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
Bachelor's Degree - Copy of transcripts
Master's Degree - Copy of transcripts
Ed.D. - Copy of transcripts
Ph.D. - Copy of transcripts
Other Degree - Copy of transcripts
Terminal Degree - Copy of transcripts

Contact Division of Human Resources
Phone: (336) 334-7862
Fax: (336) 285-2799
Email: hr@ncat.edu

1020 E. Wendover Ave. Suite 109 Greensboro, NC 27405

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