Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources

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Type of Position:

Management - OperationsNo

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock we prepare our more than 8900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.

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Department:

VC Finance & Administration

Summary of Job Duties:

The Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources has primary responsibility for University functions and responsibilities associated with equal employment opportunity and Title IX compliance HR solutions leave administration benefits compensation recruitment and retention employment law compliance employee relations training and personnel records management. The Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources reports to the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration and is a leadership position that plays an essential role in support of our faculty and staff. This position also functions as an advisor to all campus leadership while leading a team of human resource and Title IX professionals. This position is governed by state and federal laws as well as UA System and institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Earned bachelors degree in human resource management or related field from an accredited institution;
• Ten years of progressive experience managing or administering human resource programs including five years leadership experience;
• Experience with human resources law and regulatory provisions such as FLSA and other DOL regulations workers compensation and Title IX;
• Demonstrated creativity and strategic approach in keeping up with human resources innovations including leadership skills and the ability to formulate communicate and execute strategic initiatives.
  

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Earned masters degree or advanced certificate in human resource management or related field from an accredited institution;
• Human resource management experience at an institution of higher education;
• Successful experience with financial management including budgets and financial analyses related to human resource programs;
• Evidence of successfully implementing and/or effective use of administrative information systems and related computer-assisted processes;
• A history of building productive collaborative relationships;
• Experience conducting investigations and mediating conflict;
• Active participation in human resource organizations.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Management of all HR functions;
• Collaborate with leadership to implement HR strategy that will support the universitys mission;
• Management of the Title IX Office;
• Oversee benefits management for faculty staff and retirees. Benefits options consist of a self-insured health insurance plan through the UA System Office and both AR State defined benefit plan andTIAAand Fidelity optional retirement plans;
• Research federal and state laws and UA Board of Trustees policies for the development or enhancement of university policies;
• Coach employees and managers on university and Board of Trustees policies and procedures and provide guidance on application of the policies and procedures;
• Provide direction to the administration and supervisors regarding disciplinary actions and employee terminations;
• Manage position allocations and recruitment efforts in accordance with Arkansas Legislative directives and participate in personnel budget sessions with the Legislative Personnel Committee;
• Oversee the development and implementation of campus-wide training on various Human Resource topics and lead training sessions;
• Coordinate immigration visas and permanent resident sponsorships with the universitys immigration attorney;
• Review grievances andEEOrelated complaints; oversee investigations conducted by the Employee Relations Director; utilize policies state laws and federal regulations to resolve grievances andEEOallegations;
• Responsible for knowledge of Workday business processes security roles updates and implementation;
• Administer the annual Performance Evaluation Program;
• Manage HR and Title IX departmental salary and expense budgets;
• Manage HR Recruitment Budget
• Responsible for the maintenance of all employee records;
• Prepare personnel data reports Freedom of Information Act requests and ad hoc reports for internal external and legislative inquiries;
• OverseeFMLAADA/PWFAaccommodations and Workers Comp claims and the administration of the universitys Leave without Pay programs;
• Oversee the maintenance and update of the Human Resources website;
• Serve as the designated 504 Coordinator for the university;
• Represent the campus on the UA System Benefits Committee;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills as exhibited by the ability to influence others gather information from individuals and groups and build collaborative relationships across the organization with individuals at all levels including elected officials and government agencies;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary to document and present work outcomes and deliverables;
• Knowledge of human resources and Title IX best practices benchmarking and HR systems;
• Ability to understand and assimilate information and data for decision-making;
• Knowledge of federal and state human resources and Title IX laws and regulations;
• Knowledge of the unique characteristics of higher education human resources;
• Excellent planning organizational and time-management skills coupled with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines;
• The ability to handle and manage confidential information.

Additional Information:

Commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application List of three Professional References (name email business title) Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Lacie Barkley
VCFA Operations Manager
501.916.5624;

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check Financial Credit Check Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing Sitting Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding

Occasional Physical Activity:

Lifting Standing Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes