Associate Vice President of Health Affairs Operations

About the Opportunity

The Associate Vice President for Health Affairs Operations serves as the senior operational leader for the UNC System Office''s Health Affairs portfolio. Reporting to the Vice President for Health Affairs, this position is responsible for directing the implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of statewide health workforce initiatives, funding programs, grants, contracts, and operational processes that advance the strategic priorities of the UNC System. This position provides executive leadership for day-to-day Health Affairs operations, ensuring effective stewardship of public funds, regulatory compliance, project execution, and cross-functional collaboration. The incumbent serves as the operational counterpart to the Vice President by translating strategic initiatives into measurable outcomes while providing leadership over complex health affairs programs administered across the UNC System. The position works closely with UNC constituent institutions, state agencies, healthcare partners, and multiple divisions within the UNC System Office to advance healthcare workforce development and other statewide health initiatives.

This position is a hybrid work arrangement and will work at least three days per week onsite at the Dillon Building in downtown Raleigh''s Warehouse District. UNC System employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

About the UNC System Office

The UNC System Office includes the offices of the President and other senior administrators of the multi-campus University of North Carolina System. The UNC System is a treasured public institution dedicated to serving the people of North Carolina through world-class teaching, research, and community engagement. Today, nearly 250,000 students are enrolled in our 16 universities across the state and at the NC School of Science and Mathematics. System Office staff is responsible for executing the policies of the UNC Board of Governors and providing University-wide leadership in the areas of academic affairs, business and financial management, long-range planning, student affairs, research, legal affairs, and government relations. The UNC System Office also has administrative oversight of a number of University affiliates, including PBS North Carolina, the North Carolina Arboretum, the NC State Education Assistance Authority, and University of North Carolina Press.

About the Team

Academic Affairs leads in the development and implementation of the academic mission of the University, to include: advising the President and Board on academic affairs issues of University-wide importance; leading strategic academic planning and the implementation of resulting policies; collaborating with chancellors, chief academic officers, and faculty on University-wide academic initiatives; implementing the academic portion of the University''s strategic plan; and providing oversight and management of student affairs; data & analytics; academic programs, faculty, and research; digital learning, regulatory affairs, international affairs, and PBS NC.

Minimum Education, Experience, and Skills

• Master''s degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, Health Policy, or a related field, or a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited institution. * Seven or more years of progressively responsible experience in healthcare administration, healthcare policy, health systems operations, grant administration, government relations, or public sector leadership.

Required Competencies

• Experience administering complex public funding programs and managing large-scale projects.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills

• Juris Doctor with experience in healthcare law or healthcare regulatory compliance. Experience working within the UNC System, another higher education system, or North Carolina state government. Experience in the North Carolina General Assembly, legislative drafting, or governmental affairs. Experience managing statewide healthcare workforce initiatives. Experience supervising professional staff and leading cross-functional teams.
• Classification: Associate Vice President
• Appointment Type: Permanent
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
• Employment Type: EHRA
• EHRA Category: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS)
• Location: Raleigh, NC USA
• Position Number: 20078885
• Special Instructions to Applicants: The posting remains open until filled, but applications received by October 20, 2026 will receive priority consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Other Information

The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

To claim veteran''s preference, all eligible persons must indicate their eligibility as requested on the application. A DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, may be required later in the selection process.

The UNC System Office (includes PBS NC, NCSEAA, and NC Arboretum) participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Human Resources Contact Information

Applicants needing assistance with the application process are asked to contact: systemhr@northcarolina.edu.