Assistant Vice Chancellor Research Strategy and Impact

Department: VC for Res-620100

Career Area: Research Professionals

Posting Open Date: 02/09/2026

Final date to receive applications: 02/23/2026

Open Until Filled: No

Position Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Working Title: Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Strategy and Impact

Appointment Type: EHRA Non-Faculty

Position Number:

Vacancy : NF0009526

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Permanent

FTE: 1

Hours per week: 40

Position Location: North Carolina, US

Hiring Range: Dependent on Qualifications

Proposed

Start Date:

04/01/2026

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 Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) oversees, develops, supports, and grows UNC-Chapel Hill’s $1 billion research enterprise. The offices reporting to the OVCR set strategic priorities for research, manage proposals and awards, provide research infrastructure, identify funding opportunities, develop research teams and partnerships, oversee regulatory compliance, and communicate the impact and value of the University’s research enterprise. The OVCR enables research endeavors for faculty, students, and scholars;

encourages interdisciplinary research collaboration across campus; and fosters expansion and diversification of the University’s sponsored research portfolio by collaborating with foundations, federal agencies, corporations, and the state and federal governments. The Vice Chancellor for Research also oversees multiple pan-University, multidisciplinary research centers and institutes.

The Assistant Vice Chancellor (AVC) for Research Strategy and Impact reports to the Vice Chancellor for Research (VCR) and plays a pivotal role in strengthening the university’s research enterprise by fostering connections, partnerships, and initiatives that amplify the reach and impact of UNC’s research. The AVC serves as an advisor to the VCR and drives initiatives that strengthen collaboration, expand the university’s research influence, and promote the impact of UNC’s research enterprise.

This role integrates executive management, research strategy, and strategic collaboration to increase organizational effectiveness and ensure that UNC’s research priorities align with institutional goals and emerging opportunities at the state, national, and global levels.

Key areas of responsibility include:

• Increasing the capacity and effectiveness of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) and its 14 centers and institutes. This includes leading the assessment and evaluation of centers and institutes and their directors through the annual review, five year review, 360 degree review processes, and leadership development initiatives. The AVC also directs organizational development efforts including streamlining and standardizing internal processes and improving cross unit information exchange and coordination across the OVCR.
  
  Through these efforts, the AVC builds institutional capacity, enhances operational effectiveness, and supports a culture of continuous improvement.
• Developing, implementing, and tracking initiatives that advance UNC’s research mission…