Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC) of Organizational Strategy and Performance

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The Vice Chancellor for Finance and Operations (VC F&O) is responsible for oversight of financial planning, budgeting and management; treasury and risk management; general accounting; facilities planning and construction; purchasing and stores; auxiliary enterprises; campus utilities; transportation and parking; real estate; trademarks and licensing; the N.C. Policy Collaboratory; and the Service Center of Excellence ( SCE). The VC F&O works with various internal and external constituencies, including the UNC System Office, to improve the effectiveness of the University's financial and business operations. The VC F&O is the principal finance and business officer of the University and a member of the Chancellor's cabinet.

The Associate Vice Chancellor of Organizational Strategy and Performance leads efforts to identify operational improvements and opportunities for optimizing resources across campus by focusing on:

* Shared Services: Driving efficiencies by assessing opportunities to centralize certain administrative functions across units while ensuring the model fits the University's needs.
* Focus on Mission: Evaluating non-mission-driven functions for alternative delivery opportunities.
* Zero-Based Budgeting/Targeted Program Evaluation: Improving fiscal discipline by targeted evaluation of program outcomes and requiring justifications for all expenses, driving cost-saving measures across departments.
* Engagement and Change Management: Encouraging campus-wide participation in cost-saving efforts and fostering a culture of continuous improvement through change management.
* Data-Driven Administrative Review: Use data to evaluate administrative spend and guide strategic decisions about resource allocation to areas of growth or reduction of overhead costs where inefficiencies are identified.

The position reports to the Vice Chancellor of Finance and Operations.

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent) with three years or greater of related professional experience; for candidates demonstrating comparable professional backgrounds, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and five years or greater of relevant experience in substitution.

Minimum of 8-10 years of professional, hands-on experience in strategic planning and analytics. Also:

* Successful managing and delivering a wide variety of analytic solutions to internal and external stakeholders.
* Solid planning, priority setting, and project management skills with experience managing multiple projects and resources concurrently.
* Proven experience influencing a business or marketing strategy through the application and/or management of advanced statistical techniques and data driven solutions.
* Ability to think strategically and 'big picture,' including formulating appropriate analytic solutions to solve client business needs.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to develop relationships across diverse teams (including statistical, technical, and marketing resources).
* Ability to display data visually, creating powerful presentations that effectively demonstrate the value of analytic deliverables to senior level client staff.
* Highly motivated, collaborative, and innovative.
* Proven track record for providing leadership.

Experience in performing these functions in a public research university setting is strongly preferred.

Strong communication skills.

Coalition building and collaboration skills.

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.