AVP HR & Title IX Coord

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Full Time Staff Evanston, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition

Position Summary:

The Assistant Vice President for Human Resources and Title IX Coordinator isa member of the Senior Leadership Team and is directly responsible for providing leadership and administration for all human resource functions. It has the ultimate responsibility to maintain and enhance the human resources department and its objectives, through strategic planning and best practices regarding employee relations, human resources policies and procedures, federal and state compliance, benefit management, talent management, and performance management.

It is directly responsible for leadership, direction, and supervision for all activities of the Title IX program including driving Title IX investigations and consulting with relevant policy-making bodies and senior personnel for the purpose of advising, clarifying, and identifying necessary action to eliminate sex and/or gender-based discrimination in all educational programs and activities.

The Assistant Vice President for Human Resources and Title IX Coordinator leads and manages the HR Generalist and works closely with faculty, staff, supervisors, and institutional leadership to support the Seminary's mission and overall organizational success.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business management, or its equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in leading a human resources department.
• Experience in processing payroll and managing benefits for 150+ employees.
• Proficient knowledge of federal and state employment, benefit, and payroll laws.
• Proficient in MS Office
• HRCI or SHRM certification, or commensurate experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Previous human resources experience in higher education.
• MBA or master’s degree in business administration or human resource management.
• Experience using ADP Workforce Now

Success factors/job competencies:

• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Applies critical and analytical thinking to resolve issues.
• Excellent time management and customer service abilities.
• Proven leadership in coaching management with sound judgement and effective employee relations skills.
• Strategic thinker and planner to ensure goals are achieved.
• Strong team player.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Maintains knowledge of industry trends on employment, payroll and benefits legislation, legal and ethical practices and ensures compliance with federal and state legislation pertaining to all of these matters.
• Works collaboratively with the leadership team, staff council, and faculty to address areas of improvement, fostering a positive and productive working environment, and maintaining an open-door policy in line with the president’s vision of a culture where employees feel comfortable and safe providing feedback.
• Develops and maintains organizational wide management training program for current and future managers and employees based on gap analysis and employee and supervisor feedback.
• Organizes fellowship opportunities to promote collegiality with staff council.
• Oversees employee rewards and recognition programs and processes
• Works with the president’s office on topics for All Employee Meetings.
• Provides expertise, advice and counsel to president, leadership team, management, and supervisors on the entire range of employee relations and organizational matters, including but not limited to, employee performance assessment, performance improvement plans, compensation and classification, recruitment and retention, and…