What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employee Development and Engagement Manager/Coordinator position at University Of Oregon?
Department Summary
The mission of the Office of Human Resources is to strategically partner with the university community as a comprehensive, innovative, and results-oriented department modeled on the very best human resources practices. We deliver a variety of services and programs, which underscore a commitment to inclusiveness, respect, fairness, effective service delivery, and accountability. We strive to be proactive, consultative partners meeting the needs of employees and operations across the institution and to lead efforts to attract, retain, develop, and engage world-class faculty and staff.
Working in UO Human Resources provides a unique opportunity to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. We strive to be champions for building and supporting a community that reflects a rich variety of racial and ethnic, socioeconomic, gender and sexual orientation, disability, cultural, and intersectional identities. We encourage applications from those whose experience has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and inclusion, from individuals who have been historically marginalized and currently underrepresented in higher education, individuals who may have taken time off for family reasons, or who have achieved excellence in non-traditional pathways outside of higher education.
The HR Programs and Services unit manages the university's benefits, medical leaves, work-life, HR compliance, learning and development, and recognition programs for all employees. The unit provides HR support services to the campus community through the HR Service Center, and is responsible for generating and distributing HR communications to all university employees. The unit develops and maintains HR programs in collaboration with campus stakeholders to support university leadership and institutional priorities.
HR Programs & Services is a unit within Human Resources in the Finance and Administration portfolio. Finance and Administration is a vibrant and varied portfolio serving all aspects of campus life. Our employees perform a wide range of functions including offering essential financial tools and support to the university’s many departments, providing key resources to employees, and keeping campus safe, clean, accessible, and beautiful.
Position Summary
We are seeking to hire an Employee Development and Engagement professional at either the manager or coordinator level.
In this role, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a positive and productive workplace climate by developing and implementing strategies to enhance employee development and engagement. You'll assess workplace climate; manage or support engagement initiatives, programs, events and resources; and provide coaching and consultation to institutional partners with the goal of continuously improving the employee experience within the organization.
The key difference between the manager role and coordinator role is that the coordinator will play a supporting role to the Senior Associate Director while the manager will work more independently to oversee the associated programs.
Minimum Requirements
Employee Development and Engagement Coordinator :
- Experience supporting programs, including setting goals, organizing, assessing engagement, and monitoring program quality and alignment.
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, organizational psychology, or a related field; OR
- Two years of experience in employee engagement, organizational development, or related HR roles.
Employee Development and Engagement Manager :
Salary : $60
