Assistant Vice Chancellor for POSO Partnerships

Assistant Vice Chancellor for POSO Partnerships Assistant Vice Chancellor for POSO Partnerships

Company:

East Carolina University

Job Location:

Greenville, North Carolina

Category:

Presidents and Chancellors

Type:

Full-Time Assistant Vice Chancellor for

POSO Partnerships Position Number:

500642

Full Time or Part Time:

Full Time

Anticipated Recruitment Range:

$130,359 - $165,000

Position Type:

Non-Faculty

Job Category:

Non-Faculty Professional Organizational Unit Overview:

The Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity (POSO) supports the Universitys mission through strong partnerships, excellent service, and people-centered programs. Central to ECUs strategic priority for workforce success, POSO provides leadership to the universitys innovative and dynamic efforts to recruit, retain, develop, and support a thriving workforce and foster an equal opportunity learning and working environment. We seek to be recognized as a strategic partner and innovator - aligning services with university priorities, enabling community success, and contributing to long-term institutional goals. Compliance and personnel matters administered by this unit are governed by federal and state laws, regulations, statutes, and policies including but not limited to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Equal Pay Act of 1963, as amended; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended (VEVRAA); the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended; the N.C. General Statutes 126-16, as amended; the UNC Policy Manual; and The Code of the University of North Carolina.

Job Duties:

Reporting to the Senior Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief People Officer in the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity, the Assistant Vice Chancellor (AVC) for Partnerships provides executive leadership for the universitys human resources business partner function and serves as a strategic advisor on workforce strategy and organizational effectiveness. The AVC is responsible for defining the vision, strategy, and governance of the Partnerships area and ensuring alignment between institutional priorities and workforce practices. This role leads two Senior Business Partners and a team of deployed Business Partners and Coordinators and ensures consistent, high-impact consultation to academic and administrative units across the University, including but not limited to: academic colleges, schools, and departments; research institutes, centers, and grant-funded units; and administrative divisions (i.e. Advancement, Student Affairs, Athletics, Administration & Finance, Chancellors, etc.). The AVC operates as a strategist, shaping how ECU engages its workforce to achieve the mission, organizational effectiveness, and long-term sustainability. This leader advances POSOs commitment to strong partnerships, excellent service, people-centered programs, and operational excellence by evolving the Business Partner model into a proactive, consultative function that integrates seamlessly with POSOs Centers of Excellence and Operations teams.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Leading POSOs Partnerships strategy and business partner operating model (30%) Serving as the architect for workforce planning and organizational design (20%) Sponsoring workforce and organizational change initiatives (20%) Developing and leading the Partnerships team of deployed senior business partners, business partners, and coordinators (10%) Collaborating with Administration, Operations, and Success and Opportunity to optimize POSOs service delivery (20%) Contingent upon availability of funds.

Minimum Education/Experience:

Masters degree with 7 years of relevant experience or bachelors degree with 9 years of relevant experience Proven experience serving as a strategic human resources partner and consultant, advising leaders on workforce strategy All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. License or Certification Required by

Statute or Regulation:

None Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

Progressive experience in strategic workforce planning, aligning talent strategy with business objectives, and long-term organizational goals Exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret complex datasets to generate actionable insights and data-driven recommendations Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement Strong expertise in employee relations, organizational consulting, and change leadership Experience leading or redesigning an HR Business Partner operating model Special Instructions to

Applicant:

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. Additional Instructions to

Applicant:

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable. Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Job Close Date:

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Initial Screening Begins:

04/30/2026 To apply, visit https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/92824 jeid-d3c42f6f58160e45bf6f13ad5e82664c HigherEd360 is part of the HigherEdJobs network.