"FT Executive Director of Human Resources"

Job Summary

The Executive Director for Human Resources oversees the college’s workforce planning strategies in collaboration with senior administration and other members of the administrative cabinet, and is responsible for day to day management related to employee recruitment, retention, professional development, performance management and coaching, and employee relations of a highly qualified college faculty and staff to carry out the college mission; participates on the president’s council, strategic planning and budget development; and develops, maintains, enforces, and communicates personnel policies and procedures to all employees.

Essential Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

Note: This job posting is open until filled.

Applications are reviewed upon receipt.

In addition to the listed salary, there is an annual travel stipend for in-district travel of $5,200.

A relocation package is included.

This position is required to reside in Cochise County.

Cochise College requires a post-offer, pre-employment background screening of all employees.

Marketing Statement

Cochise College serves the residents of Cochise County from two campuses and four centers throughout Southern Arizona with panoramic views of five different mountain ranges. The college has been recognized nationally for its cost, return on investment, and high success rate; providing over 90 general and technical education programs leading to a variety of workforce certificates and associate degrees. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).

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Duties and Responsibilities

Within the scope of college policies and procedures, this position:

• Oversees workforce planning strategies that align with the college mission, vision and strategic goals
• Oversees employee relations management, conducting investigations, research, and resolving or mediating employee complaints, oversees the college grievance process, and works with the college attorney as required
• Serves as member of the college’s administrative cabinet and president’s council, contributing to the colleges strategic planning and budget development processes and providing oversight to recruit and retain an effective workforce to carry out the college mission, vision, and strategic initiatives
• Interprets and monitors federal/state laws and regulations to develop and implement policies, procedures and forms to achieve compliance with the state and federal regulations, working with department managers to ensure compliance and maintaining a compliance matrix and repository of compliance resources
• Designs metrics and measures to assess the value of HR activities, and coordinates, compiles, and reports on the yearly activities including staff demographics, recruitment, turnover, professional development, performance management, recognition, service awards, sabbatical leave, etc.
• Serves on the college committees to develop and/or revise or enhance appropriate personnel policies that conform to college, state, and federal regulations and that encourage an effective, productive, and safe work environment
• Supervises the human resources function and staff to ensure employment policies and procedures conform to board policy, college policies and procedures, and federal and state regulations, working with the college attorney as required and/or as assigned
• Actively coaches and supports supervisory staff on human resource and performance management issues
• Designs and implements professional development programs that support organizational effectiveness, employee satisfaction, and fulfill compliance requirements
• Maintains knowledge of human resource trends, best practices, and employment legislation, ensuring that the college's policies comply with regulations
• Maintains confidential personnel files on each college employee in accordance with appropriate legal requirements
• Maintains files/records of current and upcoming federal and state laws and regulations that may affect current college policies and recommends/advises appropriate updates to senior administration
• Provides reports and information to senior administration and the governing board as required
• Performs other related duties as assigned

General Expectations

Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.

Required Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in human resources management, education administration, business administration or a related field from an institution accredited by an institutional accrediting body of higher learning recognized by the US Department of Education

Ten years related experience with progressively responsible roles, with a minimum of five years in a senior management position

An equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved may be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a higher education human resources environment
• SHRM or HRCI certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Commitment to the community college mission
• High level of personal integrity
• Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations as well as best practices
• Knowledge of current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, preferably Microsoft Office applications and Ellucian Banner
• Outstanding leadership, organizational, and management skills
• Excellent professional role model
• Skills in problems solving and facilitation
• Effective communicator and listener
• Ability to give effective public presentations
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, follow multiple projects and tasks through to completion, with attention to close detail
• Skill in strategic planning and developing program goals and objectives
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other department staff, faculty, students and the public
• Ability to provide strategic human resources guidance and sound counsel on sensitive personnel matters
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner
• Ability to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team environment
• Ability to analyze problems, identify solutions, and take appropriate action to resolve problems using independent judgment and decision-making processes and to maintain strict confidentiality related to sensitive information

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed under general supervision in an office setting with appropriate climate controls. Travel, early morning, evening, and weekend work may be required.

Physical Requirements

Essential functions of this position require: lifting, manual dexterity, (may include fine motor skills dependent upon position) ability to communicate.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting majority of time; walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met

Mental Application: Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem-solving skills are important

Reports To

Executive Vice President for Administration