Associate Vice President, Human Resources

Job Title: Associate Vice President, Human Resources

Department: Human Resources

Campus

Location:

Main Campus

FLSA Status: Exempt/ Salaried

• 2080 Hours per year
• 12 Months per year
• 40 Hours per week (Estimated)

Colorado College is a private, four-year liberal arts college of approximately 2,050 undergraduates located on a beautiful 99-acre campus in downtown Colorado Springs. The only institution of its kind in the Rocky Mountain region, Colorado College is known as a community of forward-thinking innovators and pioneers. It was the first college in the country to make a public commitment to antiracism in 2019 and is renowned for its Block Plan, a distinctive academic model wherein students take one course at a time during immersive 3.5-week blocks.

Established in the late 1960s, the Block Plan fosters deep engagement, experiential learning, and intellectual curiosity.

The Associate Vice President for Human Resources (AVP-HR) provides strategic and operational leadership for a comprehensive human resources program at Colorado College, including talent acquisition, total rewards, performance management, leadership and talent development, employee relations, workforce planning, HR technology and analytics, and policy development and compliance. The AVP-HR partners with the Office of Civil Rights, Institutional Equity and Belonging, and other campus leaders to ensure equity and belonging are embedded throughout HR policy and practice, and that the employee experience reflects the College's mission and values.

Reporting to the Vice President of Finance & Administration/Chief Financial Officer, the AVP-HR serves as a key strategic advisor to the CFO and to senior leadership across the College on workforce strategy and organizational health.

• Campus Collaboration & Partnership
  • Collaborate with leadership and campus constituencies to communicate HR initiatives, redesign processes, and advance the College's strategic priorities.
  • Partner with Civil Rights, Institutional Equity and Belonging, and other campus leaders to embed equity and belonging principles into HR policies, processes, and the overall employee experience.
  • Consult with external legal counsel on employment, litigation, and compliance matters as needed.
• Strategic & Team Leadership
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the Vice President of Finance & Administration/CFO and college leadership on complex human resource matters, workforce strategy, and organizational design.
  • Provide strategic direction, oversight, and budget accountability for all human resources programs and services, ensuring alignment with the College's mission, vision, values, and strategic plan.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a service-oriented Human Resources team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, continuous learning, and adaptability. Address performance proactively and create clear opportunities for staff growth.
  • Lead the Human Resources function through a period of institutional transformation, balancing operational excellence with long-term organizational effectiveness and workforce sustainability.
  • Establish clear expectations, priorities, accountability measures, and decision-making processes that create consistency for staff, leaders, and employees across the College.
• HR Systems, Data & Analytics
  • Lead the evaluation, implementation, and ongoing optimization of HR information systems and related tools, including emerging technologies such as AI-enabled HR applications, with attention to data integrity and responsible use.
  • Leverage HR technology, workforce data, and analytics to measure the effectiveness of HR programs and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Develop greater institutional capacity for workforce analytics and reporting, using data related to turnover, retention, and other metrics to inform decisions regarding organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and employee engagement.
    
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• Relations, Compliance & Policy
  • Oversee a comprehensive employee relations strategy encompassing employee engagement, conflict resolution, mediation, and disciplinary processes, applying these consistently and in alignment with inclusive practices.
  • Partner with academic and administrative leaders to navigate issues related to faculty employment, shared governance, tenure processes, leave administration, and other higher education-specific employment matters.
  • Provide leadership during organizational restructuring, workforce transitions, and other complex employee matters while ensuring decisions are implemented thoughtfully, consistently, and in compliance with applicable laws and institutional policies.
  • Foster a culture of professionalism, collegiality, and engagement by responding effectively to employee concerns and reinforcing the College's commitment to equity and belonging.
  • Develop and administer HR policies, procedures, and programs that comply with applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations, monitoring legal and…