Title: Assistant Vice President, Health Sciences

Application Review Date: September 1, 2025

Campus Location: Roanoke

Job Description

Radford University seeks a visionary and collaborative leader to serve as the Assistant Vice President for Health Sciences. This position is integral to advancing the university’s mission of improving the health and well-being of Southwest Virginia through innovative education, workforce development, and community engagement. The Assistant Vice President will focus on growing enrollment in healthcare disciplines, meeting workforce needs in collaboration with regional partners, and addressing rural and regional health disparities through a social determinants approach. The Assistant Vice President will play a key role in secure grant funding to support innovative programs and initiatives, coordinating interprofessional education (IPE) events and activities, and fostering partnerships that that align with Radford’s strategic goals in health sciences education and community engagement.

Based at Radford University’s Roanoke location, the Assistant Vice President will support emerging health and life science sector in the Roanoke and New River Valleys, and will bridge Radford University’s health science academic programs in Roanoke, Radford, and across the region. Radford University’s health science center in Roanoke is based in Carilion Roanoke Community Hospital and the Roanoke Higher Education Center, and Radford University is currently planning a new purpose-built Health Science Center in Roanoke’s burgeoning Innovation Corridor, with a ribbon-cutting tentatively planned for 2030. Reporting directly to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Assistant Vice President will be a key member of the Provost’s Senior Staff and Academic Affairs Leadership Team.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to transform healthcare education while making a lasting impact on the region’s health outcomes through innovative leadership grounded in collaboration.

Required Qualifications

Required Education

· Master’s degree or higher in Health Care Administration, Public Health, Health Sciences, or a closely related field; terminal degree preferred.


Required Qualifications

· Minimum of seven years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare education or administration
· Demonstrated success in fostering partnerships across healthcare organizations
· Demonstrated success in procuring and administering grant funding
· Demonstrated understanding of the health care
· Ability to take initiative and work independently and in teams to meet the objectives of academic initiatives
· Proven ability to lead diverse teams and manage complex projects
· Commitment to enhancing the well-being of Southwest Virginia and the Commonwealth of Virginia through academic programs and engagement with community partners

Preferred Qualifications:

· Demonstrated success in developing and/or delivering academic health science degree programs
· Experience addressing social determinants of health through academic or community initiatives
· Familiarity with rural healthcare challenges and solutions.

Special Instructions to Applicants - Do NOT Apply on This Site

Buffkin/Baker, an executive search firm, is assisting Radford University in the search. Please submit a 2- or 3-page letter of application, highlighting how the candidate's experience will help them excel at Radford in this position; List of 5 references and Curriculum Vitae.

Please submit this information to: radfordavphealth@buffkinbaker.com

Employment Conditions: 

Radford University is a comprehensive public university of over 7,800 students that has received national recognition for many of its undergraduate and graduate academic programs, as well as its sustainability initiatives. Radford University serves the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation through a wide range of academic, cultural, human service and research programs. Well known for its strong faculty/student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment and vibrant student life on a beautiful 211-acre American classical campus, Radford University offers students many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom. The University offers 75 bachelor's degree programs in 47 disciplines and six certificates at the undergraduate level; 27 master's programs in 23 disciplines and five doctoral programs at the graduate level; and 20 post-baccalaureate certificates and one post-master's certificate. A Division I member of the NCAA and Big South Conference, Radford University competes in 16 men's and women's varsity athletics. With over 200 clubs and organizations, Radford University offers many opportunities for student engagement, leadership development and community service. In addition to robust academic offerings and engaging student experiences on the main campus located in Radford, Virginia, Radford University also offers a clinical-based educational experience for more than 1,000 students living and learning in Roanoke, Virginia as part of Radford University Carilion, a public-private partnership focused on the cutting-edge delivery of health sciences programming, outreach and service.

Is this position Grant Funded: No

Is this position restricted: Yes

Is this position eligible for telework: No

Hours Per Week: 40

Months per Year: 12

Statement of Economic Interest Required: Yes

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Classification: Administrative & Professional Faculty

Normal Work Schedule: 

Employee Classification: Administrative - Lecturer

Department: Provost, Office of the

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Department Contact Name: Karen Montgomery

Department Contact Phone: 540-831-5404

Department Contact Email: kmontgome11@radford.edu

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices.

Clery Statement

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at Radford.edu/police. You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883, Radford, VA, 24142.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.

Criminal Background Check Statement

Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees, students, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process, we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code § 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.