Associate Vice President for Human Resources

Position Details

Position Information

Budget Title
ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT

Campus Title
Associate Vice President for Human Resources

School/Division
Finance and Management, Division of

Department
Human Resources Office

Staff Sub-Type
Staff & Administration

Salary Level
MP2

Salary Range
Upper $130's

Position Effort
Full-Time

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Position Summary

About SUNY Cortland
SUNY Cortland, a top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, seeks a dynamic and visionary associate vice president for human resources. The next associate vice president for human resources will build on SUNY Cortland’s successes of recruiting and retaining a dynamic, diverse workforce in collaboration with the Institutional Equity and Inclusion Office and support the university in achieving its strategic priorities by collaboratively leading a workplace culture of inclusivity, respect, and belonging.

As one of 13 comprehensive colleges in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across New York State and beyond. The university prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The university ranks highest among SUNY comprehensive colleges on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,” fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine, and many other fields.

Position Summary
SUNY Cortland seeks a dynamic and visionary Associate Vice President for Human Resources. Reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Management, the Associate Vice President for Human Resources ( AVP HR) is a member of campus administration responsible for the strategic and collaborative leadership and administration of all aspects of human resources including staffing, onboarding, classification and compensation, payroll, benefits, employee labor relations, policy implementation, staff training and development. The AVP HR also administers the Research Foundation of SUNY human resources functions.
The position includes responsibilities for the university’s affirmative action program and serves as the lead ethics officer. The AVP HR will partner with the chief diversity officer to provide leadership in fostering a climate of diversity, inclusiveness, and respect.

Major Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities

• Lead the human resources and affirmative action functions for the university as a strategic partner to the administration for creating and maintaining a workplace of excellence to support the university’s strategic priorities
• Implement sound human resource operating policies and procedures that provide a high level of service to the campus community while ensuring compliance with applicable federal and New York State laws and regulations, State University of New York system policies, and collective bargaining agreements
• Collaborate with the Institutional Equity and Inclusion Office on the strategic plan initiatives associated with hiring and recruitment policies, practices, and procedures for faculty and staff positions
• Maximize employee retention through a comprehensive onboarding and employee experience program that support inclusion and belonging to the university community
• Supervise and lead a staff of 13 and their respective functional areas
• Manage a consistent and timely annual staff performance program, including clear communications on expectations, deadlines, and procedures to the campus community
• Evaluate departmental procedures to streamline and/or automate processes, improve customer service, reduce paper-flow, and improve human resources data management; plans and implements changes as required.
• Leverage data to support informed decisions including, but not limited to, workforce planning, compensation, and classification
• Serve as the President’s designee for labor relations
• Serve as the lead ethics officer for the university

Job Requirements – Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

• Ability to lead and cultivate a common vision and collaborative culture to support the achievement institutional goals
• Demonstrate an openness to different viewpoints and communicate in a manner which demonstrates sensitivity and respect for diverse backgrounds and experiences
• Ability to develop collegial working relationships with individuals at all organizational levels and a commitment to treat others at all levels of the organization with fairness and respect
• Ability to communicate effectively, through written as well as interpersonal and group communication skills, at all levels of the university
• Ability to demonstrate understanding and appreciation of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
• Knowledge of and commitment to contemporary issues of inclusion, social justice, diversity, access, and equity
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality
• Sound strategic-thinking and consulting skills in guiding the campus toward workable strategies and solutions in the areas of policy, procedure, and complaint resolution
• High degree of emotional intelligence and ability to effectively facilitate investigation and resolution of sensitive, complex issues
• Effective technological aptitude

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

Reports to the Vice President for Finance and Management

Responsible for HR staff of 10 positions and a payroll staff of 3.

Works closely with the following:

• President’s Cabinet
• President’s Advisory Council
• SUNY -System Administration Counsel’s Office, Employee Relations Office, and University-Wide Human Resources
• Research Foundation of SUNY Central Offices
• Other SUNY HR Leaders
• Union leaders

Required Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least seven to ten years of progressively responsible HR and/or HR leadership experience
• Thorough knowledge of federal and New York State employment-related laws and regulations
• Experience developing and maintaining collaborative, consultative, and advisory relationships with all levels of the organization’s leadership
• Demonstrated experiences supporting a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Highest standards of ethics, confidentiality, and integrity
• Demonstrated commitment to a high level of customer service

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field, or an advanced (Master’s or terminal) degree
• Society for Human Resources Management ( SHRM ) certification and/or Human Resources Certification Institute ( HRCI ) certification
• Experience creating equitable and inclusive recruitment strategies, succession planning, workforce development, and retention
• Prior experience working in a unionized environment, a large complex organization, public sector, or higher education

EEO Statement

The State University of New York College at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/ EEO / ADA ) employer. The College actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the College.

Job Close Date

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
S22023

Review Start Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/6499

Special Instructions

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Special Instructions to Applicant

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Please, share your understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion and briefly describe your commitment to treating others, at all levels of the organization with fairness and respect.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
3. Professional References Contact Info. ONLY (minimum of 3)

Optional Documents