Vice President for Human Resources
- Employer
- Swarthmore College
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Apr 2, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Human Resources Administration, Chief Business Officers & Vice Presidents
- Employment Level
- Executive
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Vice President for Human Resources
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
Swarthmore College, one of the nation’s finest liberal arts institutions, seeks a strategic, dynamic, and collaborative Vice President for Human Resources (VPHR) to lead the College’s Human Resources Office. This is an exciting and critical moment at the College, as it navigates the challenges brought on by the pandemic and embraces opportunities to think anew about what it means to work at and be part of a residential-based undergraduate institution. The VPHR will be a creative and critical thinker who can elevate the Human Resources Office to new levels of strategic engagement, service delivery, and collaboration with the entire campus community. They will provide leadership on all aspects of human resources, creating a robust organizational structure and fostering a customer-service orientation in the unit; improving the use of technology and data to inform decision-making; deepening the sense of community and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; and supporting pathways for staff professional development.
The ideal candidate will bring a record of success in developing and implementing HR programs, plans, policies, and procedures, and maximizing the use of technology to enhance communication and efficiency, as well as significant, proven leadership and management experience in higher education or a comparably complex setting. The individual in this role must possess broad knowledge of employment, compensation, and benefits regulations and practices, along with a proven track record of developing and promoting a diverse and inclusive community.
President Valerie Smith is chairing a 12-member search committee that includes members of the faculty and staff. The committee is assisted by the executive search firm Isaacson, Miller. Please direct all inquiries, nominations, referrals, and applications in strict confidence to:
Andy Lee or Jeff Kessner
Isaacson, Miller
Swarthmore College is committed to excellence through diversity in its educational program and employment practices and actively seeks and welcomes applications from candidates with exceptional qualifications, particularly those with a demonstrable commitment to a more inclusive society and workplace.
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Since its founding in 1864 by the Religious Society of Friends (aka Quakers), Swarthmore College has given students the knowledge, insight, skills, and experience to become leaders for the common good.
With a curriculum unmatched among liberal arts colleges of its size, Swarthmore offers more than 600 courses and undergraduate research opportunities—from the humanities and performing arts to the social and natural sciences and engineering.
Swarthmore’s idyllic, 425-acre arboretum campus features rolling lawns, a creek, wooded hills, and hiking trails. It is located just 11 miles from Philadelphia.
The diversity of perspectives represented by Swarthmore students, faculty, and staff—including different viewpoints, identities, and histories—contributes to the community’s strong sense of open dialogue and engagement with ideas and issues.
Thank you for your interest in Swarthmore College. Swarthmore welcomes people who are not just looking for a job, but seeking a meaningful opportunity to make a positive difference in the world. Our highly selective liberal arts college is situated on a scenic suburban Philadelphia campus. Our mission focuses on providing students with the knowledge, insight, and experience they need to become leaders and agents of change on behalf of the common good.
As an employer, Swarthmore is committed to providing full opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, or disability. We welcome, and seek applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, including those with intercultural experience and demonstrated commitments to an inclusive workplace and world.
We recognize that attracting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff is critical to maintaining our academic standard of excellence. And so, in addition to competitive salaries, we offer a high quality, comprehensive employee benefits program.
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