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Associate Vice Chancellor for Partnership Development & Operations

NC Central University

life insurance, flexible benefit account, paid holidays, sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k), 403(b)

United States, North Carolina, Durham

1801 Fayetteville Street (Show on map)

Sep 18, 2026

Posting Details

Position Information

Position/Classification Title	Associate Vice Chancellor for Partnership Development & Operations
Working Title	Associate Vice Chancellor for Partnership Development & Operations
Position Number	617514
FLSA	Exempt
Appointment Type	Permanent - Full Time
Tenure Track	No
FTE	1 = 40 hours/week, 12 months
If time limited, duration date
Department Hiring Range	The salary is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's educational background, relevant experience, qualifications, and demonstrated expertise.
EEO-1 Category	Professionals
SOC Code	21-1099 - Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other

Position Overview

Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight!	Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University ( NCCU), we are more than an institution-we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as 'The City of Medicine,' NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress. Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement. An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight. Visit NCCU.edu.
Employee Benefits	Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more: Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave Community Service Leave NC State - Health Benefits NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more 11-12 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 and more.
Primary Function of Organizational Unit	North Carolina Central University, with a strong tradition of teaching, research, and service, prepares students to become global leaders and practitioners who transform communities. The Office of Transformative Partnerships and Economic Development serves as North Carolina Central University's central enterprise for advancing research, innovation, strategic partnerships, technology transfer, and economic development. The unit connects the University's academic and research strengths with industry, government, community, philanthropic, and economic development partners to create opportunities that expand research capacity, foster innovation, support commercialization, strengthen workforce development, and contribute to regional and statewide economic growth. The division provides strategic leadership and coordination for the Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise ( BRITE), Biological and Biomedical Research Institute ( BBRI), Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Research ( IAIER),, while also supporting partnership development, external engagement, business and financial operations, and related institutional initiatives. Through these functions, the Division works to expand externally funded and industry-engaged research, facilitate the translation of university discoveries and expertise into real-world applications, develop workforce-aligned opportunities for students and faculty, and position NCCU as a key partner in the innovation and economic development ecosystem of the Research Triangle, North Carolina, and beyond.
Primary Purpose of Position	The Associate Vice Chancellor for Partnership Development & Operations ( AVC) provides senior administrative, operational, and partnership-development leadership within North Carolina Central University's Division of Transformative Partnerships and Economic Development. Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor for Transformative Partnerships and Economic Development ( VCPED), the AVC is responsible for translating the strategic priorities established by the Vice Chancellor into executable partnerships, projects, operational plans, and measurable outcomes. The AVC manages the Division's business, finance, administrative, partnership-development, external-engagement, and operational functions and provides coordinated operational support to the Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise ( BRITE), the Biological and Biomedical Research Institute ( BBRI), and the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Research ( IAIER). The AVC works closely with institute directors, faculty, University administrative offices, industry representatives, economic-development entities, foundations, nonprofit organizations, and other stakeholders to develop and advance partnership opportunities consistent with priorities established by the Vice Chancellor. A central responsibility of the position is ensuring that external opportunities move efficiently from initial engagement through internal coordination, agreement development, implementation, financial and administrative management, assessment, and continued relationship development.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Knowledge of principles and practices of partnership development, business operations, organizational administration, and project management. Knowledge of higher education, research administration, industry engagement, economic development, and/or corporate relations. Knowledge of budgeting, financial administration, resource management, and operational planning. Knowledge of developing and managing external partnerships, agreements, collaborative initiatives, and stakeholder relationships. Ability to identify, cultivate, and advance strategic partnerships with industry, government, research organizations, foundations, nonprofit organizations, and other external stakeholders. Ability to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, projects, timelines, deliverables, and measurable outcomes. Ability to manage complex, multi-faceted projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders. Ability to establish effective administrative processes, workflows, operating procedures, and accountability mechanisms. Ability to analyze operational and partnership data, identify trends and opportunities, and make recommendations to support organizational effectiveness. Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with university leaders, faculty, researchers, industry representatives, government entities, and community and economic-development organizations. Strong written, verbal, presentation, interpersonal, negotiation, and relationship-management skills. Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, deadlines, and competing demands effectively. Ability to communicate complex research, technical, operational, and partnership concepts to diverse audiences. Ability to work collaboratively and exercise sound judgment in a complex, multi-unit organizational environment. Ability to provide effective leadership, supervision, coordination, and direction to professional and administrative personnel. Ability to identify operational challenges, develop solutions, and implement process improvements. Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and demonstrate professionalism when working with sensitive institutional, financial, partnership, and organizational matters. Ability to promote a responsive, collaborative, and service-oriented culture while advancing the strategic priorities of the Division.
Minimum Education/Experience	Master's degree from an accredited institution in business administration, public administration, higher education, science, engineering, technology, economic development, organizational leadership, or a related field. Significant progressively responsible professional experience involving business operations, partnership development, higher-education administration, industry engagement, economic development, research administration, corporate relations, or a related area. Demonstrated experience managing complex projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders. Demonstrated experience supervising professional and administrative personnel. Experience with budgeting, financial administration, resource management, or organizational operations. Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain productive relationships with external organizations. Strong organizational, project-management, written communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to operate effectively within a complex organizational environment. Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral or other terminal degree. Ten or more years of progressively responsible professional experience, including leadership experience. Experience within higher education, research institutions, industry, government, economic development, or technology-based organizations. Experience supporting university-industry partnerships. Knowledge of biotechnology, biomanufacturing, biomedical research, pharmaceutical sciences, artificial intelligence, data science, healthcare, or related sectors. Experience supporting industry-sponsored research or collaborative research agreements. Experience in budget administration and operational management. Experience developing workforce-development partnerships. Familiarity with the Research Triangle's industry, research, innovation, and economic-development ecosystem.
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
Pre-Employment Requirement	Pre-Employment Requirements: 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 or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A 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 background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment. North Carolina Central 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer	Consistent with the policy of the State of North Carolina, North Carolina Central University ( NCCU) reaffirms that it has been, and will continue to be, the policy of this University to be an equal opportunity employer. North Carolina Central University is committed to providing educational opportunities and prohibits discrimination against students, applicants, employees, or visitors based on race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Any individual alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation cannot grieve beyond the University's internal grievance process. In keeping with this policy, and to further the principle of equal opportunity, all other personnel matters such as recruitment, selection, hiring, promotion, compensation, performance appraisal, disciplinary actions, benefits, transfers, separations, reduction in force, grievance procedures, company-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs will also continue to be administered in accordance with this policy.
Work Location	Fully On-site (dedicated office at Duty Station)

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Function

Partnership Development and Execution