Director of Human Resources

Human Resources Office

Director of Human Resources

Salary: $75,000-$95,000

Clinton Community College is an integral part of its North Country region, providing open-access higher
education to students for nearly six decades. A member of the comprehensive State University of New
York system, the College fosters a workplace based on a strong climate of mutual respect and
inclusiveness, recognizing that learning experiences will be broader, richer, and more meaningful for all
members of our community. Located in the Adirondack Coast of New York, the College location in
Plattsburgh is a wonderful place to live and work.

As a member of the President’s Cabinet, the Director of Human Resources offers advice and counsel on
the human resources implications of institutional decisions. The individual in this role manages and
administers policies and programs that cover professional development/training, health and welfare
benefits, compensation, employee and labor relations, and recruitment and employment (including
performance management and evaluations) in support of achieving the College’s strategic goals and
plans.

Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and manages effective staffing plans, strategies, and programs, utilizing

external and internal resources as appropriate, to identify quality candidates for hire and
promotion for all levels of positions within the organization.

• Administers collective bargaining agreements and handles all labor relations issues, including

grievances, on behalf of the college; administers compensation programs for all college staff
according to contractual agreements and college policy.

• Effectively addresses employee relations concerns by establishing and maintaining credibility

throughout the organization with management, faculty, and staff to be an effective listener and
problem solver when personnel issues occur.

• Investigates and works to resolve Title IX, ADA, discrimination, and harassment complaints

involving staff and faculty.

• Provides guidance for all searches for new employees in cooperation with senior leadership and

department leaders.

• Develops, implements, updates, manages, and communicates HR policies, procedures, and

directives; maintains knowledge of current trends in the HR field, within higher education in
particular.

136 Clinton Point Drive, Plattsburgh, New York 12901 (518) 562-4200 www.clinton.edu

Human Resources Office

• In collaboration with the College’s Professional Development Committee, develops approaches to

identify and assess departmental and college-wide professional development needs and to
identify and implement activities and programs to address identified areas of need.

• Maintains up-to-date and approved job descriptions for all College positions.
• Works with College management to support employee success, address and rectify performance

Minimum Qualifications:

Requirements: Prior work in Human Resource administration, prior work in a collective bargaining
environment with experience in a college or university setting preferred; Bachelor’s degree required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• In-depth and up-to-date knowledge of human resource practice, procedures, and employment

law, in addition to union contract administration and negotiations

• Knowledge of and skill in the design and delivery of training programs and presentations
• Strong verbal, quantitative and interpersonal skills to effectively deal with complex management

problems and communicate with employees at all levels inside and outside the college.

To apply:

The search will remain open until filled. Please a send a letter of application, resume, and an
application

Please email your application materials to:

hr.recruiting@clinton.edu
Clinton Community College

136 Clinton Point Drive,
Plattsburgh, New York, 12901

136 Clinton Point Drive, Plattsburgh, New York 12901 (518) 562-4200 www.clinton.edu

Human Resources Office

Clinton Community College, a member of the State University of New York System, is an Equal
Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer and complies with ADA requirements. Consistent with the
Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants needing reasonable accommodations during the employment
process should advise HR as necessary

136 Clinton Point Drive, Plattsburgh, New York 12901 (518) 562-4200 www.clinton.edu