David Bowersox Named Vice Provost for Finance and Administration

David Bowersox has been named Duke University vice provost for finance and administration, effective April 1.

Bowersox is currently vice dean, finance and administration in the School of Nursing, a position he assumed in 2020. He has been the school’s senior financial leader for more than 20 years, and also has responsibility for all human resources, contracts, financial aid, technology, marketing, facilities and emergency planning.

Prior to joining Duke in 2003, Bowersox served in financial leadership roles in several large health care organizations. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Towson University and an MBA from the University of Houston and completed the Wharton Executive Development Program at the University of Pennsylvania.

As vice provost, Bowersox will oversee all human resources, finance and faculty affairs activities within the provost’s area and join the provost’s senior leadership team.

“Dave’s broad experience and skills, exceptional record of accomplishment in the nursing school, and commitment to institutional excellence and innovation stood out in a crowded field of candidates,” said Provost Alec D. Gallimore. “He will be a tremendous asset to the university in his new role.”

Bowersox will replace Amy Oates, who came out of retirement in January 2023 to serve as interim vice provost for finance and administration. Oates previously served in senior finance and administration roles within the provost’s area for more than 20 years, retiring in 2020 as associate vice provost for budget and finance.

“Amy has been an outstanding leader and partner to me and many others at Duke in this role and I am grateful for her service,” Gallimore said.