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Department: Office of the Vice President for Student Life
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular Ongoing
Salary: $80000 - $90000
Compensation Band: OS-OA08-Fiscal Year 2025-2026
FTE: 1.0
August 1 2025; position open until filled
A complete application must include the following:
1. A cover letter summarizing your interest and how you meet or exceed the requirements of the position.
2. A resume with detailed employment history including the month and year for the start and end dates of each role.
3. Names and contact information for three professional references one of which is current or if not currently working a most recent supervisor.
The Division of Student Life supports the universitys academic mission and strategic plan through comprehensive programs and services that promote and advance student learning and success while fostering an inclusive and vibrant campus community. Student Life includes four major portfolios the Office of the Dean of Students Experiential Learning & Engagement Health & Wellbeing and Division Administration. Key programs and departments within the division include but are not limited to University Health Services Erb Memorial Union Physical Education & Recreation Parent and Family Programs Major Student Events (Commencement Homecoming University Day) Fraternity and Sorority Life Counseling Health Promotion Multicultural and Identity Based Support Services Student Government Engagement & Success Student Conduct and Community Standards and Support for Students in Crisis and Students of Concern.
The Office of the Vice President for Student Life provides the vision for and oversight of the Divisions portfolios departments programs services and initiatives. The Vice Presidents administrative staff serves as a conduit between the vice president the division and campus and provides key administrative strategic and program support.
The Director of Human Resources is a strategic leader responsible for the overall direction coordination and evaluation of HR functions for the Division of Student Life. Reporting to the Associate Vice President & Chief of Staff (AVP/COS) the Director serves as the principal advisor to the Vice President and division leadership on a comprehensive range of human resource matters including employee relations talent acquisition policy implementation professional development employee engagement organizational design and compliance.
This position also leads and manages HR services provided through the divisions administrative services hub including oversight of payroll and personnel actions. Working closely with University Human Resources the Director provides expert guidance to departmental leadership ensuring consistency equity and alignment with division and institutional policies and best practices in higher education HR management.
Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of skills experience and education.
Five years experience in human resources that included a combination of recruitment performance management employee and labor relations payroll management and/or employee engagement.
One year experience supervising or leading the work of others.
High level interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
Ability to effectively work and communicate with individuals from different cultural backgrounds.
Basic understanding of employment law related to equal opportunity discrimination affirmative action.
Ability to work independently managing multiple priorities while paying attention to details and meeting deadlines.
Effective communication skills.
Experience managing HR functions in a union environment.
Experience in higher education.
Experience with MyTrack and Banner.
SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification
FLSA Exempt: Yes
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees including health insurance retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits visit University of Oregon is an equal opportunity affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process please contact us at or .
UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression pregnancy (including pregnancy-related conditions) age physical or mental disability genetic information (including family medical history) ancestry familial status citizenship service in the uniformed services (as defined in federal and state law) veteran status expunged juvenile record and/or the use of leave protected by state or federal law in all programs activities and employment practices as required by Title IX other applicable laws and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance. Contact information related policies and complaint procedures are listed here.
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Director
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