Associate Vice President for Human Resources
About The Position
Under the general direction of the Vice President for Administration/CFO, the Associate Vice President for Human Resources (AVP/HR) provides senior leadership and line management for the University's Human Resources (HR) operations. The AVP/HR has broad responsibilities for HR policy development, administration, interpretation, implementation, and evaluation of the effectiveness of the policy/program objectives. The AVP/HR maintains a collaborative partnership with the AVP for Faculty Affairs for many HR activities. The AVP/HR advises the President, Provost and Vice Presidents on all HR matters including recruitment, compensation, performance management, employee and labor relations, and a wide variety of regulatory program compliance. The AVP/HR oversees the provision of HR services in support of the Athletic Corporation. Areas of responsibility include Payroll Services, Benefits, Classification & Compensation, Talent Acquisition & Management, HR Consultation, Workers’ Compensation & Ergonomics, ADA Administration, Organizational Development, Labor & Employee Relations, Employee Assistance Program, Performance Management, Record Retention, HRIS & Operations, and HR Regulatory Programs & Compliance. The incumbent also serves as the campus ADA Administrator.
Requirements
- A demonstrated record of success in creating a collaborative environment that values operational effectiveness, superior customer service and cultural alignment with institutional strategies and aspirations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Exceptional strategic leadership skills.
- Excellent writing and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity.
- Experience with federal and state regulatory compliance.
- Experience working with Human Resources policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated success as a change agent and collaborative leader involved in developing, implementing, and evaluating effectiveness of Human Resources strategies.
- Experience with a variety of different employee classifications (i.e., “at will” employees, classified employees, represented employees, tenured employees, etc.).
- Proven track record of inspiring and managing a diverse professional staff in a multi-functioning unit with a strong commitment to customer service.
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, in a related field such as Human Resource Management, Labor Relations or similar field.
- A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management, labor relations, equal opportunity administration with at least five years of senior leadership in higher education, government and/or private industry.
Nice To Haves
- Professional HR certification(s).
- A graduate degree in Human Resource Management, Labor Relations, Equal Opportunity Administration, or a similar area, or a Juris Doctorate degree.
- Demonstrated experience supporting the human resources functions of an NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics program at the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) level.
- Higher education experience.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision plans
- membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)
- sick and vacation time
- 15 paid holidays a year
- fee waiver education program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
