Assistant Vice President for Human Resources

East Tennessee State University•Johnson City, TN

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About The Position

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) invites applications and nominations for the next Assistant Vice President for Human Resources. ETSU was founded in 1911 with a singular purpose: to improve the quality of life for people in the region and beyond. The next Assistant Vice President for Human Resources will provide visionary, dynamic, and ethical leadership critical to achieving that purpose. Reporting to the Vice President for Administration/Chief Operating Officer, the Assistant Vice President for Human Resources (AVP-HR) leads strategic and operational HR functions, including developing and implementing policies, managing employee relations and benefits, overseeing talent acquisition, orientation, and retention, staff training initiatives and programs, and ensuring legal compliance. The role involves providing strategic leadership to the HR department, acting as a trusted advisor to university leaders, and collaborating with Deans, Vice-Presidents, and other campus entities to support the university's overall mission. The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services and programs, including paid time off & leave, paid holidays, health and life insurance, retirement, access to university facilities and services and much more! Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information. https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer University Overview East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students, highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritise the institution's focus on community engagement. Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field required
Minimum of ten years of progressive HR leadership experience, with at least five years in a senior-level role. Equivalent experience will be considered.
Demonstrated experience in employee relations across all employee roles
strong knowledge of HR best practices and employment law
Proven success in change management, organizational development, and culture building

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (such as an MBA) strongly preferred.
Professional certifications such as SHRM preferred.

Responsibilities

leads strategic and operational HR functions
developing and implementing policies
managing employee relations and benefits
overseeing talent acquisition, orientation, and retention
staff training initiatives and programs
ensuring legal compliance
providing strategic leadership to the HR department
acting as a trusted advisor to university leaders
collaborating with Deans, Vice-Presidents, and other campus entities to support the university's overall mission