North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) seeks an accomplished and strategic leader to serve as its next Associate Vice Chancellor for Campus Enterprises. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance, this executive leads a major auxiliary services portfolio that directly shapes the student experience and supports significant non-state revenue generation. The portfolio includes Dining Services, Bookstore and Retail Operations, Aggie OneCard Services, Mail Services, Parking and Transportation, Shuttle Services, Vending and Concessions, Auxiliary Marketing, and related enterprise functions.
The AVC provides strategic and operational leadership across these areas, overseeing service quality, financial performance, budgeting, contract administration, revenue growth, vendor partnerships, and staff leadership. The role works closely with senior leaders across Finance, Student Affairs, Facilities, Athletics, and Enrollment Management, and supports major campus events, enrollment growth, and continuity of operations during emergencies or adverse weather.
Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, public administration, higher education administration, hospitality management, or a related field; seven to ten years of progressively responsible leadership experience in auxiliary services, campus enterprises, hospitality, or a comparably complex multi-unit operation; experience leading multiple service functions, managing budgets, and supervising professional staff; experience managing outsourced vendor contracts and service partnerships; and strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and organizational leadership skills.
Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree or other advanced degree in a relevant field; senior leadership experience at a large public university, research institution, or organization of comparable scale and complexity; experience across multiple auxiliary enterprise functions such as dining, parking, transportation, retail, or credentialing; a demonstrated record of improving service quality, financial performance, and customer satisfaction; and experience with long-range planning, capital projects, or enterprise modernization initiatives.
N.C. A&T is the nation’s largest historically Black university and a leading public research institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina. This is a full-time position, located in North Carolina. The compensation will be commensurate with experience and will include a generous benefits package, in accordance with University of North Carolina System policies and procedures.
Screening will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. Completed applications should include a compelling cover letter and CV/resume that address interest and should be submitted via our Talent Profile.
For nominations and inquiries, please contact:
Jeff Alston, EdD, Managing Associate
ncat_avc_campusenterprises@dsgco.com
For more information about N.C. A&T State University, please visit: https://www.ncat.edu/
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, or sexual identity.