Norman B. Bryan Jr. has extensive experience in academic and administrative roles, highlighted by a long tenure at Presbyterian College as the Director of Institutional Research and Assessment, where responsibilities included leading educational assessment efforts and preparing reports for higher education governing bodies. Prior to this, Norman's career spanned various institutions including Piedmont College and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where management courses were taught across multiple academic ranks. Additionally, Norman contributed to ecclesiastical communities in Georgia and Kentucky in ministerial capacities from 1978 to 2004 and began a professional career at General Hydraulics Inc., emphasizing inventory management and system design. Educational qualifications include a PhD and several Master's degrees from Georgia State University and Eastern Kentucky University, showcasing a strong academic foundation in their field.