Director of Institutional Culture & Employee Experience

Posting Details

Posting Details



Job # 039170 Department Code 20601-5290 Department SU Libraries Job Title Director of Institutional Culture & Employee Experience Location Syracuse, NY Pay Range Commensurate with Experience Staff Level S6 FLSA Status Exempt Hours
Standard University business hours

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)

8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs. Job Type Full-time Campus Syracuse, NY Unionized Position Code Not Applicable Job Description
Syracuse University Libraries provides expertise, information, and tools for students, faculty and staff, alumni, and the community. With over 4.8 million volumes of resources accessed by millions of physical and online visits annually, the Libraries provides information services, responsive collections, knowledgeable staff, and safe and accessible physical and digital spaces that encourage intellectual exploration. In so doing, the Libraries enable the creation of new knowledge, catalyze scholarly collaboration and cultural exchange, and advance Syracuse University’s teaching, learning and research mission.

As the Director for Institutional Culture and Employee Experience you will facilitate an environment of diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility for the libraries. You will promote the libraries’ growth as an innovative learning organization and promote a culture of excellence through planning and leadership. Qualifications
Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree, in a relative field, and a minimum of five years of professional work experience in Human Resources; or an equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
• Solid experience in cultivating and educating staff on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an academic library setting preferred.
• Experience with Peoplesoft H/R or similar databases preferred.
• Experience in labor relations preferred.

Job Specific Qualifications
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a professional with demonstrated commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace; excellent strategic, analytical, problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills; and a proven record of communicative, collegial, and collaborative relationships including thoughtful management of complex workplace issues. Additional knowledge and skills include:

• Excellent critical thinking, judgment, and decision-making ability, including weighing short and long-term costs and benefits of a potential action.
• Ability to discern priorities, establish reasonable deadlines and manage multiple responsibilities calmly, effectively and within deadlines.
• Flexibility, tolerance for ambiguity, and resilience under pressure.
• Ability to supervise, develop and coach employees from various professional groups and functional units.
• Ability to make evidence-based decisions and deep understanding of assessment philosophies and practiceS

Responsibilities
What You Will Do

• Provide comprehensive, customer-driven and employee-driven personnel services that support the mission and vision of Syracuse University and SU Libraries and leadership and knowledge in library-wide planning, change management, and organizational development activities.
• Develop and execute training for the library staff.
• Serve on the Libraries’ Management Team and supervise two full-time employees.
• Cultivate, coordinate and guide efforts to define, understand, assess, educate, and foster diversity, equity and inclusion among Libraries’ staff; serving as the Libraries’ strategic leader in all employee & labor relations activities.
• Oversee all departmental payroll procedures; handle sensitive and confidential situations and administer the Libraries’ professional development efforts.

What We Offer

• Progressive, flexible work arrangements and a generous paid leave program including 4 weeks of vacation, 2 floating holidays, and Paid time off during the Winter Holidays each year. Continuing professional development and ongoing educational opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverages
• A 403b retirement plan with a generous 10% employer contribution.
• Impressive tuition benefits including an employee degree program and dependent tuition benefits. Learn more about our benefits by visiting https://hr.syr.edu/benefits.

Physical Requirements
Not Applicable Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter. About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu. About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal. EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities. Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members. Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community
Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity. Quick Link https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/96846 Job Posting Date 11/11/2022 Application Deadline Full Consideration By Job Category Staff Message to Applicants