General Counsel and Vice Chancellor for Legal, Audit, Risk and Compliance

Position Information

Position Information

Position Title: General Counsel and Vice Chancellor for Legal, Audit, Risk and Compliance Working Title: General Counsel and Vice Chancellor for Legal, Audit, Risk and Compliance Position Number: 000026 Full-Time Or Part-Time: Full Time Time Limited Position: No Number of Vacancies: 1 Department: Division of Legal, Audit, Risk and Compliance Posting Number: 0401879 SHRA/EHRA: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS) Job Category: Exec, Admin, Managerial Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience Overall Position Competency: Exempt Professional Staff (EPS) Primary Purpose of the Organization:

Fayetteville State University (FSU), a public comprehensive, historically Black university, offers robust and innovative degree programs rooted in the liberal arts tradition. What began in 1867 as a one-building school established by Black community leaders to educate Black children in Fayetteville has grown into a 156-acre campus serving more than 7,700 students. Today, FSU advances knowledge through teaching, learning, research, and public service while preparing students from rural, military, and other diverse backgrounds to serve their communities as enlightened citizens, globally astute leaders, and engaged solution creators.

FSU has many nationally ranked academic programs, including the School of Nursing and online MBA, as well as a proud tradition in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. The University also has strong Army and Air Force ROTC programs that prepare students for leadership in the U.S. military. Through its academic programs and community partnerships, FSU continues to serve the region while preparing graduates to make a positive impact through their professions.

Since 1972, Fayetteville State University has been one of 17 institutions within the University of North Carolina System, which serves the state through teaching, research and scholarship, and outreach and service. More than 256,000 students are enrolled in the UNC System's 16 universities and the N.C. School of Science and Mathematics.

For more information about FSU, visit www.uncfsu.edu.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

About the Opportunity

Fayetteville State University (FSU) invites applications for the position of General Counsel and Vice Chancellor for Legal, Audit, Risk and Compliance. Reporting directly to the Chancellor, the General Counsel and Vice Chancellor serve as the University's chief legal counsel and a strategic advisor to University leadership. The position provides counsel to the Chancellor, Board of Trustees, senior administrators, and members of the University community while supporting FSU's mission and priorities.

For more information about the position, please click here to view the position profile.

About the Team

The Division of Legal, Audit, Risk and Compliance (LARC), led by the General Counsel and Vice Chancellor for Legal, Audit, Risk and Compliance, is composed of the Office of Legal Affairs, Office of the Internal Auditor, Office of Risk and Compliance, and the Ombuds Office. The primary purpose of the Division is to assist the University in carrying out its mission by managing its ethical, legal, and regulatory responsibilities.

About the Role

Reporting to the Chancellor, the General Counsel and Vice Chancellor for Legal, Audit, Risk and Compliance serves as Fayetteville State University's chief legal advisor, providing strategic legal counsel to University leadership.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Serve as the chief legal advisor, providing strategic legal counsel to the Chancellor, Board of Trustees, and senior administrators.
• Lead, supervise, mentor, and develop a division of attorneys and support staff whose responsibilities include addressing matters that impact the University.
• Advise members of the University community on applicable state and federal laws, regulations, governance, accreditation, employment law, student affairs, compliance, contracts, and institutional risk management.
• Collaborate with University leaders on initiatives, policies, and operations to support compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Advise on the development and review of contracts, policies, procedures, legislation, regulations, and other legal issues affecting the University.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements:

• Earned J.D. from an ABA accredited law school.
• Member of or eligible to become (within one year of hire) a member of the North Carolina State Bar.
• At least seven (7) years of progressive responsibility in higher education or public-sector law.
• Exceptional oral, written, research, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to advise senior University officials, exercise sound judgment, manage competing priorities, and address complex, multidisciplinary legal issues.
• Demonstrated ability to express ideas, opinions, and legal concepts clearly, effectively, and accurately, both orally and in writing to non-lawyers.
• Demonstrated understanding of the legal issues affecting higher education, including employment law, governance, student affairs, compliance, and federal higher education policy.
• High level of problem-solving skills, including the ability to work proactively and pragmatically.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Preferred Qualifications: Special Instructions To Applicants:

Fayetteville State University has retained the UNC System Office Executive Search Services team to support this recruitment. To be considered for this position, candidates must apply through the UNC System Executive Search application portal. Please visit the FSU General Counsel and Vice Chancellor for Legal, Audit, Risk and Compliance job posting to submit a cover letter and CV/resume. Confidential review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. For best consideration, please submit your application by October 14, 2026.

Notice to Applicants:

Fayetteville State University has retained the UNC System Office Executive Search Services team to support this recruitment. To be considered for this position, candidates must apply through the UNC System Executive Search application portal. Please visit the FSU General Counsel and Vice Chancellor for Legal, Audit, Risk and Compliance job posting to submit a cover letter and CV/resume. Confidential review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled. For best consideration, please submit your application by October 14, 2026.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled: Yes 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.

Veteran's Statement:

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

Quick Link: https://jobs.uncfsu.edu/postings/29236

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Optional & Required Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents