Description:
The Assistant Vice Chancellor (AVC) assumes a leadership role within the Office of Academic and Student Affairs, the office responsible for providing leadership and coordination via collaborative data collection, research, analysis, policy development, and strategic planning for academic, student, research, and economic development issues that affect the State University System. The AVC reports to the Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs and serves as part of the Vice Chancellor’s leadership team, assisting in project management; research and policy design; coordination of selected operational aspects of the unit; helping teams execute plans; and effectively communicating relevant project information to colleagues, the Vice Chancellor, Chancellor, and other appropriate stakeholders.
Responsibilities, duties, and activities may include but are not limited to the following.
- Provide leadership in the implementation of the Board’s 2030 Strategic Plan (SUS 30), which includes working with key stakeholders within the SUS and beyond to ensure the System is on track to meet the goals of SUS 30;
- Assists the Vice Chancellor in planning and organizing specific Board committee meetings, with related follow-up activities, and staff and/or present at specific Board committee or full Board meetings;
- Assist the Vice Chancellor and the academic and student affairs team with the implementation of the Board’s regulatory functions;
- Serve as project lead for targeted strategic initiatives and projects, such as the State University System’s commitment to support the Florida workforce and key economic development initiatives in the state;
- Engage with external stakeholders in business and industry to facilitate partnerships within the State University System;
- Represent the Board and System before individuals and groups across the state and nation.
- Provides administrative support for other units within the Board office
Qualifications
• Master’s degree in higher education, public administration, business administration, or a related field
• Minimum of eight years of experience at a state/system level higher education office or university/college in administration, policy implementation, or strategic planning
• Experience at a state-level organization that works with education entities will also satisfy
Preferred Requirements
• Demonstrated ability to plan and execute major projects promptly with key deliverables.
• Effective organizational skills and problem-solving techniques.
• Ability and skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing; critical thinking and analysis; motivating, developing, and directing staff; editing and revising written documents and PowerPoints for a variety of audiences.
• Experience presenting to external stakeholders, legislature, and/or executive boards.
• Experience facilitating workgroups.
How to Apply
Submit cover letter; resume; one professional, non-academic; writing sample no more than ten pages in length; and State of Florida application. This position requires pre-employment background screening. Applicants selected for interviews may be required to submit additional information.
Hiring Range
Salary range $115,000 – $130,000, based on qualifications and experience.
Benefits
If you have a desire to serve the people of Florida and work in the number one higher education system in the country, a career with the Board of Governors will allow you to do so while offering an excellent array of benefits, including:
- Health insurance (over 95% employer paid)
- Basic life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
- Dental, vision and supplemental insurance options
- First-rate retirement program
- Vacation and sick leave
- Nine paid holidays
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
- Tuition waiver for public college courses
- Training opportunities
- Flexible work schedules
As one of the nation’s largest university systems, the State University System of Florida is comprised of 12 institutions- ranging from a nationally-ranked liberal arts college to top-ranked comprehensive research universities-serving more than 350,000 students. The Florida Board of Governors is the constitutionally created body that oversees the System, ensuring its well-planned coordination and operation. The 17-member Board appoints a Chancellor who serves as the chief executive officer of the System, providing guidance to the Board and oversight of the Board Office, which is located in Tallahassee, Florida. The Board of Governors Office: Is an EEO/AA Employer | Does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace | Only hires U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. | Contact us if you require an accommodation to participate in the selection process
For questions regarding current vacancies, please contact Human Resources and Administrative Services via email at [email protected]
Post Date: 08/18/2025
Ref #: 03815
Human Resources and Administrative Services
Board of Governors
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1626
Tallahassee, Fl 32399-0400
Fax: 850-245-9981
Phone: 850-245-9695