Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources
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Job Location:
Edwardsville, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources
Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources
Academic Career & Executive Search is pleased to assist Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in its search for Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources.
For full consideration please apply by February 10 2026.
This is a rare and highly impactful leadership opportunity to shape the future of Human Resources at a moment of extraordinary growth and transformation. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) seeks an accomplished HR executive to serve as Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources (AVC HR) a newly elevated role designed to reflect the Universitys deep commitment to modernizing and strengthening HR as a strategic future-focused institutional partner. Formerly titled Director of Human Resources this position has been re-envisioned and enhanced signaling SIUEs recognition that HR is central to the Universitys long-term success organizational culture and workforce strategy.
SIUEs momentum underscores the significance of this appointment. The University has achieved notable enrollment growth including a 7.7% increase in Fall 2025 alongside major investments in academic innovation and campus infrastructure. These include construction of a new state-of-the-art Health Sciences Complex supporting the Schools of Pharmacy and Nursing as well regional partnerships such as which advances economic development innovation and community engagement across the Metro East and greater St. Louis region.
The AVC HR will provide enterprise-wide leadership for a workforce of more than 2300 employees across multiple campuses including the main campus in Edwardsville the School of Dental Medicine in Alton a grant-funded Head Start unit and educational programs in East St. Louis and forensic science program in a complex unionized environment with 17 collective bargaining units the AVC HR will reengineer core HR processes strengthen workforce culture and engagement modernize HR systems and infrastructure and lead labor relations with credibility and effectiveness. This role requires both strategic perspective and hands-on execution with close collaboration across academic and administrative leadership to ensure HR practices align with institutional priorities compliance obligations and SIUEs commitments to equity diversity and anti-racism.
Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration the AVC HR will work in close partnership with the Chancellor and senior leadership to build a responsive collaborative and high-performing HR organization aligned with the Universitys mission values and long-term goals. This is a capstone role for an HR leader to shape the future of a complex public institution influence organizational culture at scale and leave a lasting impact on a university serving students employees and communities across the region.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources provides strategic and operational leadership for a comprehensive HR enterprise serving a complex multi-campus public university. Operating at the intersection of strategy compliance labor relations and organizational effectiveness the AVC HR leads institution-wide efforts to modernize HR operations strengthen workforce culture and align human resources practices with the Universitys mission and regulatory environment.
- Lead the Human Resources Department supporting more than 2300 employees across three campus locations.
- Partner with the Chancellor Vice Chancellors Deans and Directors to advance HR strategies workforce planning and talent management initiatives.
- Oversee labor relations including negotiations contract administration and grievance processes ensuring agreements are fair fiscally responsible and operationally effective.
- Interpret monitor and support compliance with COLLECTIVE bargaining agreements while maintaining constructive relationships with labor organizations.
- Lead initiatives to streamline HR processes optimize HRIS functionality and improve transparency and service responsiveness.
- Ensure compliance with State University Civil Service System (SUCSS) SURS IRS and other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Advise senior leadership on legislative regulatory and compliance matters impacting HR operations.
- Respond effectively to emergent HR issues arising from federal or state mandates executive orders or institutional priorities.
- Evaluate HR policies and procedures and develop a coherent policy framework that provides clear guidance while supporting the academic mission.
- Design and administer staff compensation programs that are competitive equitable and aligned with the institutions financial capacity.
- Ensure benefits administration and payroll operations are efficient compliant and cost-effective.
- Establish accountability through the use of data analytics and technology to assess and advance university-wide HR practices.
- Recruit develop and mentor a high-performing HR team while fostering a culture of collaboration innovation and engagement.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Broad HR functional expertise including labor relations talent acquisition compensation benefits employee relations HRIS and compliance.
- Deep knowledge and involvement in Union relations
- Demonstrated ability to lead HR transformation process improvement and organizational change initiatives.
- Strong strategic and operational leadership skills with the ability to balance vision and hands-on execution.
- Proven problem-solving ability with creative solutions-oriented approach.
- Excellent communication collaboration and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to build trust across diverse constituencies.
- Demonstrated commitment to equity diversity inclusion and anti-racism initiatives.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Management Business Management Business Administration or closely related field.
- 5 - 7 years of progressively responsible HR experience including supervision of staff.
- Experience in complex multi-union environments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters degree or advanced terminal degree in a related field.
- Professional HR certification such as PHR SPHR SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP.
- Higher education experience.
- Knowledge or familiarity of Illinois labor law.
About the Institution
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is a nationally recognized comprehensive public university that delivers a high-quality education focused on student success social and economic mobility and workforce development. As a premier metropolitan university SIUE combines a strong liberal arts foundation with hands-on research experiential learning and real-world application to prepare students to thrive in a global economy and strengthen the communities it serves.
Situated on 2660 acres of scenic woodland overlooking the Mississippi River bluffs and just minutes from downtown St. Louis SIUE enrolls more than 12500 students across the Edwardsville campus and additional locations in Alton and East St. Louis. The University offers a wide array of undergraduate graduate and professional programs across the arts and sciences business education engineering health and human behavior nursing pharmacy and dental medicine as well as doctoral programs in nursing practice and educational leadership.
SIUE is deeply engaged with its region through clinical education community-based programs applied research and partnerships that address workforce needs public health education and economic development. Central to the Universitys mission is a commitment to access equity community impact and the preparation of graduates who contribute meaningfully as professionals and leaders.
Living in the Area
Edwardsville Illinois consistently ranks among the most desirable communities in the region offering a high quality of life with a favorable cost of living strong public and private schools vibrant neighborhoods and abundant outdoor amenities. The community blends the feel of a welcoming college town with the resources and stability of a growing metropolitan area making it an attractive location for professionals and families.
Located just minutes from downtown St. Louis Missouri SIUE provides convenient access to a major metropolitan region with nationally recognized healthcare systems cultural institutions professional sports dining and entertainment. Residents enjoy the advantages of a quieter more affordable living environment while remaining closely connected to the economic cultural and civic opportunities of one of the nations most dynamic Midwestern cities. Learn more about the area here.
To Apply
For full consideration please apply by February 10 2026.
Please apply through the application link and do not email applications.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and should include a cover letter and curriculum vita. Ideally cover letters should not exceed two pages. All applications are treated confidentially.
Inquiries referrals and nominations are also treated confidentially.
Inquiries and questions: Please send to .
Nominations and referrals: Please send the nominees name title and contact information if available to .
Institutional Information
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees applicants for employment and students on the basis of age color disability marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or veterans status.
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