ELR Coordinator (Academic Employment)

UO HR Website•Eugene, OR

17h•$54,000 - $64,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Employee & Labor Relations Coordinator reports to the Associate Director of Employee and Labor Relations. This position, along with other employee and labor relations team members, provides assistance to academic and administrative units for issues involving day-to-day administration of the University’s contract with United Academics (UA), the Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation (GTFF), along with other employee groups. This position works with employees and managers to address a variety of workplace matters. The position specializes in the knowledge, understanding, and application of University employment policies and practices. The role reinforces the University's culture and model for shared governance that promotes consultation, collaboration, and transparency among the diverse employee population. This position demands a firm commitment to serving the university with sensitivity and professionalism. The position requires abundant self-confidence and the ability to multi-task many cases, processes, and unplanned happenings at one time. The ability to handle confidential material appropriately and maintain an institutional perspective is also critical. This position is based in Eugene with some level of flexibility including the option to work remotely with frequent commuting to campus. All adjusted work arrangements require supervisor and leadership approval.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (two additional years of experience in Human Resources may substitute for the degree)
Two years of experience in employee relations, human resources, dispute resolution, or similar function.
Excellent oral and written communication and the ability to write and edit complex policies, procedures, and other technical prose.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and ability to analyze, summarize, and effectively present data.
Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy and to model compliance with university and unit policies, procedures, and expectations.
Ability to manage confidential or sensitive information and issues responsibly.
Ability to work and solve problems independently as well as in a collaborative team environment, and represent the university in an appropriate and professional manner.
Leadership, organizational, and management skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple projects in a university setting.
A commitment to and experience with promoting and enhancing diversity and equity.
Ability to work across partisan and ideological lines to build consensus for university issues.

Nice To Haves

Experience with employee relations in an education setting or public sector.
Experience with negotiations and collective bargaining.
Prior experience coaching supervisors/employees in a University/College setting.
Knowledge of Oregon employment law.
Familiarity with university organizational structure, policy, and political issues in higher education.
Training in conflict resolution, mediation, or other ADR techniques.