What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources position at Metropolitan State University?
Assistant Vice President of Human Resources Job Description : The successful candidate will have a record of accomplishment, which demonstrates the following leadership competencies : Communicates effectively : Presents ideas and proposals clearly and concisely, while also listening carefully to understand differing points of view.Builds trust : Demonstrates respect, creates transparency, keeps commitments, and actively works to restore trust when necessary.Collaborates effectively : Works authentically and openly with colleagues inside and external to the organization.Builds organizational capacity : Identifies and removes barriers to innovation, and collaborates across divisional, institutional, and system boundaries.Champions equity, inclusion, and anti-racism : Interrogates policies, procedures, and ideas to interrupt systemic racism, promotes diversification of staff, and seeks out alternative viewpoints.Responsibilities : The Assistant VP of Human Resources serves as the Campus Human Resources Officer (CHRO) and is the senior administrative official responsible for providing leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the human resources operation of the University. The CHRO will lead and coach the team responsible for the full range of human resources functions including, but not limited to : Recruitment and selection (classified and unclassified positions)Workforce planning and designEmployee and labor relationsPerformance managementCompensation and benefits administrationClassification as delegatedStaffingTraining and developmentSuccession planningWorkers’ compensation / safetyPayrollThe CHRO assists in processing and resolving all employment disputes, internal and external. The Director serves as a representative of the university to various external entities on matters related to employment. The CHRO ensures that the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and affirmative action and equal employment opportunity will be applied to all university human resources practices.Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field.Seven or more years of successful and progressively responsible professional experience in human resource management in a medium to large organization.Demonstrated high level of skills in leadership, management, supervisory, organizational, and human relations.Demonstrated competence in interpreting and complying with federal and state legislation, and state, system, and university policies.Demonstrated genuine commitment to inclusiveness and shared governance in leadership and decision-making.Knowledge of principles of continuous improvement, customer service, and quality management.Demonstrated ability to work successfully with persons of diverse backgrounds.Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.High degree of computer literacy.Preferred Qualifications : Master’s Degree in Human Resources or related field.Professional HR certification (SPHR / SHRM-SCP).Experience in public sector human resource management.Solid employee relations / labor relations experience.Demonstrated ability to foster participation of others and work collaboratively.Other Requirements : Notice : In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.Salary : This Administrator position is assigned to a Range 6, as outlined in the Minnesota State Colleges Universities (Minnesota State) Personnel Plan for Administrators.Applications must be received by : 12 : 01 a.m. on Closing Date : March 4th, 2025.Qualified applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online application : Cover letter of interest addressing your qualifications for the position.Current curriculum vita or resume.Names of four (4) references with addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers.Transcripts - Valid unofficial copies of your transcript showing conferred / awarded date.Metro State University is an Equal Opportunity employer / educator committed to the principles of diversity.#J-18808-Ljbffr
