Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, the nation’s largest Historically Black University and a premier doctoral research, land-grant institution, is seeking a strategic and relationally oriented leader to serve as the next Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, the Associate Vice Chancellor (AVC) and Dean of Students is the Deputy Chief Student Affairs Officer and a critical advisor on student conduct, support, and safety. This senior student affairs leader provides strategic oversight for the Office of the Dean of Students and provides secondary supervision for Housing and Residence Life to ensure integrated divisional operations. The Associate Vice Chancellor coordinates the student conduct enterprise, chairs the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT), and manages complex student crises in close collaboration with community partners. As a highly visible member of the N.C. A&T community, the Associate Vice Chancellor cultivates intentional relationships with academic and administrative colleagues to enhance the N.C. A&T student experience through proactive advocacy, policy administration, and the streamlined delivery of support services for a safe, thriving campus community driven by innovation, best practices, and institutional priorities.

The Division of Student Affairs at North Carolina A&T State University serves as a central hub for holistic student development, led by a dedicated team of educator-scholars who aim to foster transformative learning experiences beyond the classroom. Guided by a mission to advance the human condition and a vision for national recognition, the division prioritizes core values such as student success, wellness, and excellence to prepare individuals for lifelong achievement. The provides essential programs and services that enrich campus life, support co-curricular needs, and cultivate an environment focused on personal growth and civic engagement.

The Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students is an experienced and strategically minded leader with a commitment to, and passion for, student development. Qualified candidates for this role will have a minimum of ten years of progressive leadership and supervision experience within a post-secondary setting, including at least three years of experience directing a department or functional area within student affairs. The Associate Vice Chancellor will have extensive expertise in student conduct administration, threat assessment, higher education policy, and crisis management, as well as a strong foundation in policy development and compliance.

Responsibilities for this full-time position will be performed on-site in North Carolina. Salary will be commensurate with experience and accompanied by a generous benefits package. A full position profile is available on the DSG website: https://www.dsgco.com/search/23040-ncat-avc-student-affairs-dean-students/.

DSG | Storbeck has been exclusively retained for this engagement, which is being led by Laura Bertonazzi, Ed.D. Managing Associate. For fullest consideration, please submit a compelling cover letter and CV/resume by filling out our Talent Profile by May 1, 2026. For nominations and inquiries, please contact: laura.bertonazzi@dsgco.com; all inquiries are strictly confidential.