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Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Success
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:
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.
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 mission and 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:
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
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