Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students

Position Title

Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean of Students

University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNC Greensboro) – a diverse, learner‑centered public research university in North Carolina with 18,000 students and a strong reputation for academic excellence, affordability, and social mobility.

The Associate Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students (AVC/DOS) reports to the Vice Chancellor and serves on the division’s senior leadership team. The AVC/DOS provides strategic direction for the division’s health and wellbeing programs, and oversees student crisis management for the campus. The AVC provides oversight and guidance for the following departments:
Dean of Students (including Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities);
Office of Accessibility Resources and Services;
Recreation and Wellness;
Military Affiliated Services; and Student Health Services (including Counseling Center). The position also co‑chairs the Behavioral Assessment Team, oversees the CARE Team, and provides direct support and oversight for student crisis incidents.

Master’s degree in higher education administration or a related field, and a minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in higher education with at least three of those years directing a department or functional area within Student Affairs.

Doctorate degree in higher education administration or a related field is strongly preferred. Candidates should have experience in a Dean of Students Office and/or with managing student crisis, behavioral threat assessment, and student well‑being areas. They should understand related legal and compliance issues, student conduct and behavioral intervention policies, and best practices in student wellbeing and success. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, demonstrated results through collaboration, team building, and mentoring of professionals and students, and experience working in diverse campus environments are also desired.

UNC Greensboro has retained the Executive Search Firm Spelman Johnson to support this recruitment. Confidential inquiries and nominations should be directed to Julie

A. Leos at  To apply, please visit  to submit a cover letter and CV/resume. Confidential review of applications will begin 02/20/2026, and the position remains open until filled.

$155,000 – $170,000