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Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) selected by North Carolina Central University for Chief Human Resources Officer Search

(June 18, 2025, WEST HARTFORD, CT) Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES), a leading higher education focused executive search firm, has been selected to recruit the next Chief Human Resources Officer at North Carolina Central University. Jennifer Muller, Managing Partner, will be leading the search.

Reporting to the Executive Vice Chancellor, the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) will serve as a key advisor to the Chancellor’s Executive Leadership Team and will play a vital role in shaping a bold human capital strategy with an emphasis on talent acquisition and employee relations. The CHRO will advance the university’s strategic priorities through effective workforce planning, organizational development, and data-driven HR decision-making. The position will also foster a high-performing, service-oriented HR organization focused on talent acquisition, employee relations, professional development, policy administration, and internal communication.

North Carolina Central University (known as NCCU or NC Central), located in Durham, North Carolina, is a historically Black University with a rich legacy of academic excellence and community engagement. As part of the University of North Carolina System, NCCU serves a diverse student body of over 8,000 scholars, offering bachelor’s degrees in 100 disciplines, master’s degrees in more than 40 areas, and a Ph.D. in Integrated Biosciences. The university comprises several colleges and schools, including the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities; the College of Health and Sciences; the School of Business; the School of Education; the School of Library and Information Sciences; and the School of Law.

Affordable Excellence

Academic Career & Executive Search, a higher education focused search firm, specializes in affordable excellence, providing perfectly matched candidates to institutions quickly and accurately. Their methodologies, based on frequent touchpoints, pinpoint ideal candidates with speed and meticulous care resulting in highly successful placements.

They offer flexible service/pricing levels for all positions, ensuring affordability. Contact Jennifer Muller, Managing Partner, at 860-740-2600 or Jennifer@ACESrch.com, or visit https://acesrch.com/.