Senior Director – Strategic Programs and Partnerships

• Advise the CHRO on enterprise human capital strategy aligned with university priorities
• Lead the design, integration, and continuous improvement of strategic human capital initiatives
• Build cross-campus partnerships with academic leadership, finance, IT, and student affairs
• Oversee AI-driven tools, business intelligence systems, workforce analytics, predictive modeling, dashboards, and reporting
• Establish ethical, transparent, equitable AI data governance standards
• Provide strategic oversight of HR technology systems and modernize HRIS infrastructure with IT
• Lead enterprise change management strategies and organizational effectiveness initiatives
• Oversee human capital policy development, review, administration, and modernization
• Lead services and programs supporting faculty, academic staff, and student employees
• Develop and implement succession planning for faculty and staff leadership roles
• Establish metrics and evaluation frameworks for human capital program effectiveness and ROI
• Report outcomes and insights to executive leadership

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Leadership, Higher Education, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience in human resources, organizational strategy, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-level initiatives involving data analytics, HR technology, and organizational change
• Strong understanding of human capital theory, workforce analytics, and strategic HR practices
• Experience in higher education or complex organizations preferred
• Master’s degree or doctorate preferred
• Experience implementing AI or advanced analytics in human capital environments preferred
• Familiarity with shared governance structures and the academic enterprise preferred
• Resume and cover letter required
• Successful criminal background check required

Demonstrates expertise in human capital strategy, workforce analytics, and HR technology systems, with a strong focus on enterprise-level initiatives and organizational change management. Proven ability to build cross-campus partnerships and establish ethical AI data governance standards.

• Human Capital Strategy
• Workforce Analytics
• HR Technology Systems
• Organizational Change Management
• Data Governance Standards

• Data Analytics
• Predictive Modeling
• Succession Planning
• Policy Development
• Program Evaluation

• Leadership
• Collaboration
• Strategic Oversight
• Communication

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree
• Doctorate

• Higher Education
• Shared Governance
• Organizational Effectiveness

• AI-Driven Tools
• Business Intelligence Systems
• HRIS Infrastructure