Associate Vice Chancellor for External Affairs
- Employer
- Fayetteville State University
- Location
- Fayetteville, NC
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Associate Vice Chancellor for External Affairs
Working Title::Associate Vice Chancellor for External Affairs
Position Number::002709
Full-Time Or Part-Time::Full Time
Time Limited Position::No
Number of Vacancies::1
Department::External Affairs & University Advancement
Posting Number::0401872
SHRA/EHRA::Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Job Category::Professional
Hiring Range::Commensurate with Education and Experience
Overall Position Competency::Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
Primary Purpose of the Organization::The Office of External Affairs and Military Relations serves as an advocate and the primary liaison between Fayetteville State University and the communities in which it resides on a wide variety of local, regional, state, and federal issues. The office serves as the principal liaison and the point of contact between the university and all levels of community agencies, organizations, and government. The office also acts as a liaison to the University of North Carolina System’s State and Federal Relations Offices in monitoring legislation relative to higher education, working with legislators and their staff to influence public policy, and helping to increase awareness of the university’s educational outreach and research programs.
Primary Purpose of the Position::The Associate Vice Chancellor for External Affairs plays a crucial role in facilitating and providing guidance to various organizational initiatives related to communications, public involvement, education, and community relations projects. This position is responsible for building community awareness and support for Fayetteville State University (FSU) and its programs throughout the region. Reporting to and receiving assignments from the Vice Chancellor for External Affairs & Military Relations, the Associate Vice Chancellor serves as a key advisor in interactions with the university’s public stakeholders to achieve the objectives of the university.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements::- A master’s degree in political science, public relations, public administration, higher education administration, or a related field.
- 5 – 7 years’ experience in external affairs, community relations, public advocacy, or a related field, preferably in a higher education setting.
- Familiarity with higher education policies, trends, and challenges, particularly related to external affairs and community engagement.
- Proven ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives that enhance an organization’s reputation and foster community support.
- Strong knowledge of local, regional, state, and federal government processes, policies, and legislative frameworks.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders and build consensus.
- Demonstrated experience in public speaking, representing an organization at public events, and advocating for legislative priorities.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify emerging issues, assess their impact, and develop appropriate strategies.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of individuals and departments within a complex organizational structure.
- Familiarity with higher education policies, trends, and challenges, particularly related to external affairs and community engagement.
Please make sure that the work history listed on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, Do Not Use the phrase “see resume.”
Please list at least three (3) professional references to include a current supervisor. References will only be contact if you are selected for the position and with your permission.
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Additional Information for Applicants::All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.
EEO Statement::This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).
Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.
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Working at Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville State University (FSU) is a member of the prestigious University of North Carolina System. Situated in southeastern North Carolina, FSU prides itself in being in one of the most diverse cities in the country and neighbor to one of the nation’s largest military installations – Fort Bragg.
FSU has a rich history that serves as genesis for its current status as a leading institution of higher learning. A year after the Civil War ended, the Phillips School provided primary education to Fayetteville’s black citizens, and the Sumner School provided intermediate education for this population. The two schools were consolidated in 1869 and dedicated in April of that year as the Howard School, in honor of the Freedman’s Bureau chief General O.O. Howard. Seven prominent African-American men pooled $136 to purchase two lots for the first building that housed the Howard School. Robert Harris was named the first principal of the Howard School.
In 1877, the Howard School became not just the first public normal school for African Americans in North Carolina but also the first state-sponsored institution for the education of African-American teachers in the South. It was renamed the State Colored Normal School in Fayetteville that year, Fayetteville State Teachers College in 1939, Fayetteville State College in 1963, and Fayetteville State University in 1969.
While FSU’s roots are as a teacher education institution, it now offers nearly 70 degrees at the baccalaureate, masters and doctoral levels. Many of the programs are accredited by the top agencies. The university’s School of Business and Economics is endorsed by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB is one of the most prestigious and rigorous accrediting bodies for business programs in higher education. Currently, less than one-third of U.S. business programs and only 15% of the world's business programs have earned AACSB accreditation. Receipt of this distinguished accreditation provides evidence that FSU’s School of Business and Economics has established itself as a leader among business schools. Additionally, the Master of Business Administration program has been cited by U.S. News and World Report and The Princeton Review as one of the best graduate business school programs in the country. The Department of Criminal Justice is accredited by the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (ACJS). FSU’s criminal justice program is the only such program in North Carolina to hold ACJS certification.
FSU is rapidly becoming a center for research and technology. In spring 2010, the university, in conjunction with the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, cut the ribbon on the Southeastern North Carolina Regional Microanalytical and Imaging Center. The center is home to the electron microprobe, an advanced imaging tool that magnifies objects up to 300,000 times.
FSU is a partner in the community. The institution has formulated a strong relationship with the local municipality and with civic and social organizations in the area. The institution enjoys its partnership with its military neighbors. In the coming years, as a result of Base Realignment
and Closure (BRAC), Fort Bragg will be home to more than 50,000 soldiers and some of the nation’s top military brass. To address their educational needs, FSU has implemented a degree in intelligence studies with plans to offer more academic programs with the military in mind.
Students who come to FSU know they will be learning in a nurturing environment from some of the top scholars in their respective fields. As they matriculate, they know their degrees will prepare them to be 21st century global scholars, change agents, and contributing members of society.
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