Vice Provost Academic Affairs

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. $200,000 - $225,000

Position Location (City)

Position Type

Position Type Non-Faculty

Job Category

Job Category Non-Faculty Professional

Organizational Unit Overview

Academic Affairs ("AA") is headed by the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs who serves as the institution’s Chief Academic Officer ("CAO") and is responsible for administering academic policies. AA is comprised of each of the university’s colleges, schools, and libraries, along with other academic support and administrative units, to include Learner Operations, Research, Innovation and Engagement, Institutional Planning, Assessment and Research, and Global Affairs.

Academic Affairs works collaboratively to strengthen ECU’s culture of academic excellence in line with our mission to be a national model for student success, public service, and regional transformation.

Job Duties

INTERNAL POSTING :
Open only to applicants currently employed by East Carolina University

The Vice Provost for Academic Affairs will provide leadership to ensure the operational elements of the division of Academic Affairs division are well aligned with fulfilling ECU’s mission to be a national model for student success, public service, and regional transformation. This position reports directly to the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The Vice Provost will assist in overseeing and implementing policies and programs in Academic Affairs Central and collaborate with counterparts at other UNC System Campuses to develop, refine, and implement academic initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

50% Administrative Oversight: This role serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Academic Affairs and oversees the daily operations of the division. This role will oversee and coordinate operational arms of Academic Affairs, to include Faculty Affairs, Institutional Planning Assessment and Research (IPAR), and Global Affairs. This includes coordinating with university central functions around personnel as well as support for financial management in Academic Affairs.

This role will actively engage in the development and refinement of budgetary frameworks, working closely with academic departments to evaluate how resources are distributed across units. This role’s efforts will focus on aligning financial strategies with institutional goals, ensuring that funding is utilized efficiently and strategically to advance academic priorities. The Vice Provost also will play a pivotal role in cultivating a culture that values data-informed decision-making, helping to guide the assessment and enhancement of academic policies, monitor student learning outcomes, and contribute to continuous improvements in institutional performance.

40% Strategic Leadership: The Vice Provost will serve as a collaborator and leader with partners across the ECU campus in pursuit of excellence in campus policies and processes and will serve on behalf of the Provost when needed. In this capacity, the Vice Provost will work closely with academic deans, department chairs, and senior administrative leaders to foster collaborative relationships that drive strategic advancement across the university.

The focus will be on identifying and pursuing opportunities that enhance faculty support systems, improve administrative infrastructure, and elevate the overall quality and effectiveness of programs.

10% Other Duties and Special Projects: As one of the senior officers reporting to the Provost, this position also assists the Provost in continuously improving the effectiveness of Academic Affairs, including building and leveraging internal and external…