The University of North Carolina Pembroke invites inquiries, nominations and applications for the position of vice chancellor for Advancement and president of the UNCP Foundation, Inc.
The vice chancellor for Advancement will report directly to Chancellor Robin Gary Cummings, MD and will serve as a member of the Chancellor’s Cabinet. The vice chancellor for Advancement leads the university’s fundraising efforts with the support of the chancellor’s leadership team and both the Foundation and Alumni boards as well as an indirect partnership with an active and growing Board of Visitors. Working in collaboration with faculty, staff and leadership, the vice chancellor creates connections between various constituencies to foster opportunities for successful fundraising.
Serving as president of the UNCP Foundation, Inc., the vice chancellor is responsible for all aspects of oversight, coordinating quarterly meetings and ensuring the Alumni Board is an active voice and financial supporter of the work of the university.
It is expected the vice chancellor will be an engaged community citizen and leader, dedicated to advancing the university’s strategic interests with potential donors and recognizing the philanthropic advantage of the university’s unique history and culture. The vice chancellor for Advancement will be a key partner in advancing UNCP’s new strategic plan: Vision 2031, through external partnerships and alumni and donor engagement.
The salary range for this position is $190,000 to $220,000.
Founded in 1887 as a school for the education of American Indians, UNC Pembroke is recognized as North Carolina’s historically American Indian university and by U.S. News & World Report as the most ethnically diverse regional university in the South. A constituent institution of the 17-campus University of North Carolina System, UNC Pembroke is ranked among the top 15 public regional universities in the South and among the top 30 best value schools in the South. It known for small classes, close interaction with faculty, community involvement and inclusion. The university enrolls more than 8,000 students and continues to experience growth in undergraduate and graduate programs while maintaining a commitment to student-centered education.
AGB Search is pleased to assist UNCP with this leadership search. To apply for the vice chancellor for Advancement position, candidates are requested to submit the following: résumé; a letter of interest that addresses how the candidate’s experiences and qualifications connect with the required/preferred characteristics and priorities as expressed in this position profile; and contact information for five references (to be contacted with candidate’s permission at a later date).
For best consideration, applications should be submitted by July 15, 2026 to the AGB Search portal: bit.ly/4unZo8r. The search will remain open until an appointment is made.
Nominations and expressions of interest in the vice chancellor for Advancement position are encouraged. Please direct them to UNCPadvancementVC@agbsearch.com or to the AGB Search consultants listed below:
Kimberly Templeton, JD
Principal
540.761.9494
kimberly.templeton@agbsearch.com
Andrew Bowen, MA
Executive Search Consultant
802.345.1279
andrew.bowen@agbsearch.com
