Assistant Director for Human Resources

Assistant Director for Human Resources

Hiring Department:
University Unions

Position Open To:
All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration:
Expected to Continue

Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

The Division of Student Affairs is the hub of student life and well-being at The University of Texas  team inspires all students - undergraduate, graduate and professional - to live the Longhorn life through its uniquely‑designed programs, spaces and resources. They serve every student through physical health, mental health and well‑being services; recreational sports; two university unions; family orientation and the University’s official parent association.

The Division supports 1,000+ student organizations; student governance organizations; student outreach, legal, and disability and access services. The team also provides student employment, leadership, first generation and volunteer programs.

Serving under the Division of Student Affairs, the University Unions’ mission is to enhance the student experience and enrich campus life by providing cultural, educational, social and recreational programs as well as related goods and services to the campus community.

As a Longhorn, you’ll be working for a globally recognized university. Your work will make a difference in the lives of faculty, staff, and of course, our students! During your time on campus, you will contribute to programs, organizations, and activities that help our students develop a sense of community and learn valuable leadership skills that they will carry with them throughout their professional and personal lives.

The university offers an impressive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs:
  Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Robust free training access through Linked In Learning plus professional conference opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
• Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Austin Cap Metro buses

The Assistant Director for Human Resources provides advanced HR support and leadership across multiple functional areas. This role is responsible for managing employee relations, supervising and mentoring HR Coordinators, overseeing recruitment processes, and administering student employment programs. The position ensures compliance with organizational policies and employment laws while promoting a positive and productive workplace culture.

• Advise unit supervisors on performance management strategies. Recommend appropriate actions in alignment with UT and Student Affairs policies and employment law. Draft corrective action documents as necessary, liaise and consult with University Human Resources, Department of Investigations and Adjudications, Dean of Students, Title IX Office, University Compliance Services and Legal Services. Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of employee relations cases.
• Act as primary resource for employee inquiries and concerns, ensuring timely and professional resolution. Support initiatives to enhance employee engagement and workplace culture.
• Provide direct and indirect supervision of staff, including hiring, training and evaluation. Supervise two human resource coordinators, providing guidance and oversight on daily operations. Create professional development plans and opportunities for team members. Mentor supervises to strengthen HR knowledge and leadership capabilities.
• Oversee all unions performance evaluation process and educate supervisors and staff on performance evaluation processes.
• Facilitate and provide strategic oversight…