Academic Administration and Operations
Led by Senior Vice Provost and Chief of Staff William C. Nelson, Jr., the Academic Administration and Operations team in the Office of the Provost supports VCU’s Academic Enterprise in the areas of Faculty Recruitment and Human Resources, Academic Finance, IT Operations, Executive Communications and Academic Operations.
Our Team
Builds collaborative community partnerships that support shared goals and contribute to mutually beneficial outcomes in communities
Community Engagement
Supports the faculty recruitment process, provides HR services, and coordinates executive searches.
Faculty Recruitment and HR
Supports budget creation, implementation and evaluation, and ensures units’ financial efforts comply with university financial policies, federal, state, and local policy.
Finance and Administration
Provides computer hardware and software support, IT asset management, and coordinates the onboarding process for new employees.
Information Technology (AOIT)
Provides leadership, resource management counsel, and programmatic oversight to the health sciences campus
Health Sciences
provides access to data, deep analysis and research, and actionable insights to advance VCU's mission.
Institutional Research and Decision Support
Builds strategic partnerships that drive academic innovation, student success, and institutional impact
Innovation and Strategic Design