Assistant Vice President for State Authorization

About the Opportunity
The Assistant Vice
President for State Authorization reports to the Vice President for Academic
Affairs. This individual will (1) work with non-public and out-of-state
institutions seeking to offer post-secondary degree programs in North Carolina
and for religious and military institutions seeking exemption from the
requirements of licensure, (2) lead all aspects the authorization and licensure
process, to include forming and leading Teams of Reviewers as the ex officio
member of the Team, and prepare reports regarding licensure, (3) monitor
changes in state law and federal law regarding state authorization and propose
revisions to the Board of Governor's policies on state authorization when
required, (4) determine which applicants for licensure meet the state's
requirements and make recommendations to the Board of Governors that those
applicants be licensed, (5) serve as the System Office's primary staff person
for the UNC State Authorization Network, and the National Council for State
Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), (6) serve as the
primary state authorization contact for the Advisory Council for the State
Board of Proprietary Schools, for the UNC constituent institutions, for
accreditors, Federal Student Aid, other regulatory bodies, and law enforcement agencies
(7) manage the financial and budgetary aspects of the licensing and state
authorization operation, (8) form and lead teams, as required, for 2/6 year
follow-up visits are required by statute and regulation, (9) supervise all
part-time and full-time staff.

This position is a hybrid work arrangement requiring regular travel. Day travel is anticipated several times per month and overnight travel at least once per month. UNC System employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

About the UNC System Office

The UNC System Office includes the offices of the President and other senior administrators of the multi-campus University of North Carolina System. The UNC System is a treasured public institution dedicated to serving the people of North Carolina through world-class teaching, research, and community engagement. Today, nearly 250,000 students are enrolled in our 16 universities across the state and at the NC School of Science and Mathematics. System Office staff is responsible for executing the policies of the UNC Board of Governors and providing University-wide leadership in the areas of academic affairs, business and financial management, long-range planning, student affairs, research, legal affairs, and government relations. The UNC System Office also has administrative oversight of a number of University affiliates, including PBS North Carolina, the North Carolina Arboretum, the NC State Education Assistance Authority, and University of North Carolina Press.

About the Team
Academic Affairs leads in
the development and implementation of the academic mission of the University,
to include: advising the President and Board on academic affairs issues of
University-wide importance; leading strategic academic planning and the implementation
of resulting policies; collaborating with chancellors, chief academic officers,
and faculty on University-wide academic initiatives; and, implementing the
academic portion of the University's strategic plan.

Minimum Education, Experience, and Skills
An earned master's degree and five years of experience.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills
Demonstrated
record of effective performance in increasingly responsible positions in higher
education * Knowledge of national, regional and state reciprocity agreements
for higher education * Experience managing budgets and data collection/analysis

• Classification: Assistant Vice President
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Employment Type: EHRA
• EHRA Category: Exempt Professional Staff
• Location: Raleigh, NC USA
• Position Number: G0001084
• Special Instructions to Applicants: Confidential review of applications will begin immediately, and the position remains open until filled..

Equal Employment Opportunity and Other Information
The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

To claim veteran's preference, all eligible persons must indicate their eligibility as requested on the application. A DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, may be required later in the selection process.

The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) 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.

Human Resources Contact Information
Applicants needing assistance with the application process are asked to contact: recruiter@northcarolina.edu.