Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs & Dean of Students

Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs & Dean of Students

This position is being recruited through DSG-Storbeck Search, care of Laura Bertonazzi. 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. 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
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type - EHRA

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position - Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs & Dean of Students serves as the Vice Chancellor's chief advisor and senior liaison to campus community partners regarding student conduct, support and safety matters and leader for the Student Support and Advocacy strategic area for the division. The Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students will lead the Office of the Dean of Students team and provide secondary supervision for the Office of Housing and Residence Life to ensure integration and alignment of student conduct, support and safety operations. The Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students will also serve as the deputy Chief Student Affairs Officer for the division, providing leadership for division operations, working closely with Senior Leadership Team partners and the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs in the overall administration of the Division of Student Affairs enterprise comprised of a community of approximately 500 professional and student employees who steward fiscal resources of $90 million and approximately 1,000,000 square feet in facilities to support student success.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit - The Office of the Dean of Students is comprised of coordinated, integrated services that help students thrive as a member of a community and navigate challenges to succeed academically, personally, and socially. The Office of the Dean of Students includes the following service units: Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution; Student Support and Case Management (Aggie C.A.R.E., threat assessment, behavioral intervention, and case management services) Off-Campus Living and Community Partnerships, and Parent and Family Partnerships.

Minimum Requirements - Doctorate in higher education, student affairs or a related field and minimum of ten years of progressive leadership and supervision experience in a post-secondary setting. Excellent ability to cultivate strong relationships with students and families. Extensive experience in student conduct administration, threat assessment, and crisis management operations. Strong background in policy development and compliance and knowledge of local, state and federal laws and proceedings related to college students (e.g. U.S. Constitution, Title IX, Title VI, etc.). Previous experience with technology-based student conduct and case management record systems (i.e. Maxient). Demonstrated leadership, sound judgment, political acumen, and discernment during challenging circumstances. Evidence of strong interpersonal communications skills and ability to cultivate strong partnerships with diverse stakeholders. Excellent organization skills and the ability to manage multiple and competing priorities. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic objectives, motivate, and develop staff, effectively.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education - Prior experience serving in a Dean of Students Office or comparable context, managing crisis, threat assessment and behavioral intervention strongly preferred. Strong background in student conflict mediation education and programming. Prior leadership experience at a large public, R1 university setting.Demonstrated success at public institutions with a comparable mission.

Position Information

Working Title - Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs & Dean of Students

Position Number - 000121

Recruitment Salary Range - Commensurate with Experience and Education

FLSA - Exempt

Appointment Type - Permanent - Full-time

Tenure Track - No

FTE - 40 hours/week, 12 months

Organizational Division - Dean of Students

Organizational Location - VC for Student Affairs

Organizational Unit - Dean of Students

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number - EPA3039

Open Date - 04/07/2026

Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled

Open Until Filled - Yes

Date Position Available - 07/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant - This position is being recruited through DSG-Storbeck Search, care of Laura Bertonazzi, at: 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.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents