Vice Chancellor for Transformative Partnerships and Economic Development
- Full-time
- Permanent
Posting Details
Position Information
Position / Classification Title
Vice Chancellor for Transformative Partnerships and Economic Development
Working Title
Vice Chancellor for Transformative Partnerships and Economic Development
Position Number
617489
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
EEO-1 Category
Officials & Managers
SOC Code
11-9033 - Education Administrators, Postsecondary
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.
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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. Through a nationally recognized law school, highly acclaimed and innovative programs in the visual and performing arts, sciences, business, humanities, and education programs, NCCU students are engaged problem solvers. Located in the Research Triangle, the University advances research in the biotechnological, biomedical, informational, computational, behavioral, social, and health sciences. Our students enhance the quality of life of citizens and the economic development of North Carolina, the nation, and the world.
Primary Purpose of Position
The Vice Chancellor for Transformative Partnerships and Economic Development (VCPED) is a senior executive responsible for advancing the university's broader strategy of economic growth, innovation, and community engagement. Reporting directly to the Chancellor, the VCPED will lead and build partnerships with industry, government, and community organizations to catalyze regional, state, and national economic development, with a specific focus on growing the university's research, commercialization, and workforce development efforts.
In addition to overseeing strategic partnerships, the VCPED will manage and provide executive-level leadership to three key university initiatives : the Biomanufacturing Research Institute & Technology Enterprise (BRITE), the Biological and Biomedical Research Institute (BBRI), and the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Research (IAIER). While these centers play critical roles in the university's economic development goals, the VCPED's primary mission is to grow and expand partnerships across a wide range of sectors beyond these three entities, fostering a broader network of collaboration that enhances the university's overall impact.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of economic development, workforce development, technology transfer, and higher education's role in research commercialization and community engagement.
- Skill in strategic leadership, partnership development, fundraising, grant writing, organizational management, and effective communication.
- Ability to build and grow large-scale partnerships, align academic programs with workforce needs, manage complex organizations, and promote economic growth.
Minimum Education / Experience
Preferred Qualifications
Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation
N / A
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.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Function
Strategic Partnerships & Innovation
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Function
Oversight of BRITE, BBRI, and IAIER
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Function
Economic Development & Research Commercialization
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Function
Cross-Sector Engagement & Institutional Advancement
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Organizational Leadership
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Pursuit of Grant and Other Funding Opportunities
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Transformative Partnership
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Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
EPA03407P
Open Date
09 / 26 / 2025
Date desired for closing or initial review
10 / 26 / 2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Date Position Available
Special Instructions to Applicants
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