Hector Molina

Hector Molina is a distinguished higher education executive with more than two decades of strategic and operational leadership across core institutional functions. As Chief Operating Officer at Fayetteville State University, he provides executive oversight of Human Resources, Information Technology, Facilities Management, and Auxiliary and Business Services—championing operational excellence, institutional alignment, and student-centered outcomes. Recognized for his results-driven leadership, Molina has led transformative initiatives, including multimillion-dollar capital projects, digital infrastructure modernization, and innovative public-private partnerships that have significantly enhanced institutional performance. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and nationally recognized thought leader, he has completed premier executive education programs through the American Council on Education, AASCU, and Harvard University. Molina remains steadfast in his commitment to advancing student-ready, innovation-driven, and future-resilient institutions prepared to thrive in today’s complex and rapidly evolving higher education environment.