The Vice President of Transformation and Innovation leads the development of a Strategic Vision and Plan designed to lead Transformation and Innovation for the Community College System.  This position plays a crucial role in shaping and implementing strategies that drive innovation, improve efficiency, and ensure long-term growth.

This position is responsible for identifying areas needing change, developing transformation plans, and overseeing their implementation, collaborating closely with other senior leaders, the State Board and key stakeholders.

Aligned with the Strategic Plan, the VPTI manages a portfolio of projects and staff that are intended to drive innovation and deliver high-leverage strategies for improving outcomes for community college students in North Carolina, including but not limited to those that are part of the NC Student Success Center. Part of this work includes working in partnership with agency leadership (VPs, AVPs, and Directors) and external partners to develop, identify and pursue opportunities and external funding that help move the System’s strategic priorities forward and improve outcomes for North Carolinians. Third, the VPTI leads the development of the System Office Operational plan to ensure that resources are aligned with the goals set forth within the Strategic Vision for Transformation and Innovation. This position also collaborates closely with the Chief of Staff and VP of HR to ensure that the Operational plan and employee assignments align with the System Strategic goals.  In addition, this position monitors and tracks the progress and milestones established within the Strategic Plan. This position works closely with the VP of System Effectiveness to track progress on strategic priorities, identify effective strategies for supporting students through to completion of valuable postsecondary credentials, and adding to our knowledge base about strategies to improve student success.This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits.

• Demonstrated ability to lead innovation and organizational transformation
• Demonstrated knowledge of higher education policy, practice, and research.
• Demonstrated knowledge of higher education data systems and the use of data to measure outcome attainment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
• Proven record of success facilitating consensus on organizational change and transformation
• Demonstrated ability to obtain and manage large complex projects.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an ‘equivalent combination of education and experience.’ If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. 

Master’s in education, Research, Policy Analysis, Organizational Strategy or related field.  Minimum of 8 years managing teams and projects. Minimum 5 years’ experience with Grant Management and Strategic Planning at the Executive level. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

All System employees are valued and offered a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. The state of North Carolina provides excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees may choose to participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NC Flex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave, and personal observance is available to eligible employees. Some highlights include:

• The best-funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moody’s Investor’s Service
• Twelve (12) holidays/year
• Fourteen (14) vacation days/year which increase as the length of service increases and accumulate year-to-year
• Twelve (12) sick days/year which is cumulative indefinitely
• Longevity pays lump sum payout yearly (based on length of service beginning 10 years and up)
• 401K, 457, and 403(b) plans

Learn more about employee perks/benefits:

• Why Work For NC?
• NC OSHR: Benefits
• NC OSHR: Total Compensation Calculator

The North Carolina Community College System Office uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions SUBJECT to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified applicants. When a salary range or recruitment range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. All post-high school degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.

Individuals interested in applying for this position must complete the online process at https://www.nc.gov/jobs, Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the application. Work history and credentials must appear on the application to receive consideration during the selection process. 

For further information, please contact:

Paul Makowski, Agency HR Consultant
North Carolina Community College System
Human Resources | Caswell Building
5001 Mail Service Center | Raleigh, NC 27699-5001
Phone: (919) 807-7225 | Fax: (919) 807-7222
Email: makowskip@nccommunitycolleges.edu