Associate Vice President, Human Resources

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Prairie View A&M University invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Vice President for Human Resources (AVPHR). Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Strategy and Transformation the AVPHR is a senior executive leader and strategic partner responsible for advancing PVAMUs human capital strategy in direct alignment with Journey to Eminence (JTE) 2035.

The AVPHR plays a critical role in translating institutional vision into an exceptional employee experience one that attracts develops engages and retains a high-performing inclusive and mission-driven workforce. As a key enabler of PVAMUs strategic goals the AVPHR will champion a culture where staff and faculty in collaboration with the Office Faculty Affairs are empowered to grow innovate and contribute meaningfully to the universitys long-term impact and legacy.

This role is ideal for a forward-thinking HR executive who understands that organizational excellence begins with people and who can lead transformation with empathy accountability and strategic clarity.

The AVPHR will align human resources strategy with institutional priorities outlined in JTE 2035. The AVPHR will strengthen PVAMUs position as an employer of choice in Texas and beyond; build leadership capacity and succession pipelines that sustain excellence; foster an inclusive engaging and performance-driven culture; and enable institutional agility through modern HR systems policies and practices.

Why Prairie View A&M University

At Prairie View A&M University you will find more than a job you will find purpose. As the Associate Vice President for Human Resources you will help shape a people-first culture that fuels innovation excellence and transformation. You will join an institution where Being You Is Valued where your leadership will support the growth of others and where your contributions will leave a lasting imprint on a historic university advancing boldly toward Journey to Eminence 2035.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Vision:

• Provide enterprise-wide leadership and oversight of all human resources functions in alignment with PVAMUs mission core values and JTE35 priorities.

• Serve as a key contributor to institutional strategy ensuring human capital considerations are embedded in decision-making and transformation initiatives.

• Serve as advisor and thought partner to executive leadership in leveraging human talent to achieve the university vision.

Talent Acquisition & Employer Value Proposition:

• Advance PVAMUs Employer Value PropositionBeing You Is Valuedby designing and executing innovative recruitment and retention strategies.

• Strengthen employer branding to attract exceptional faculty and staff who are aligned with PVAMUs values and future-focused vision.

Employee Experience Engagement & Well-Being:

• Lead the design of a holistic employee experience that supports engagement belonging wellness and professional growth and fulfillment across the employee lifecycle.

• Champion inclusive practices that empower employees to own their authenticity and contribute at their highest level.

Learning Leadership & Organizational Development:

• Oversee the development and execution of professional development programs leadership programs and career pathways that support continuous learning performance excellence and succession planning.

• Build leadership capacity across the institution to sustain progress toward JTE35.

Policy Process & HR Innovation:

• Partner with senior leadership to modernize HR policies systems and service delivery models leveraging technology and analytics to enhance effectiveness and transparency.

• Promote data-informed decision-making to support workforce planning and organizational outcomes.

Performance Management & Workplace Culture:

• Provide executive guidance on performance management employee engagement and relations and conflict resolution to strengthen trust equity and accountability.

• Reinforce a culture of excellence integrity and shared responsibility.

Compliance Risk & Governance:

• Ensure compliance with federal state and Texas A&M University System laws regulations and policies while advancing progressive and equitable HR practices.

• Proactively identify and mitigate institutional risk related to workforce matters.

Collaborative & Advisory Leadership:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to campus leaders.

• Build strong partnerships across the university to co-create people-centered solutions that advance institutional effectiveness.

Required Education & Experience:

• Masters degree.

• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive human resources leadership experience including at least five (5) years in a senior or executive role.

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated success in talent management employee engagement organizational development and employee relations.

• Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws regulatory compliance and HR best practices.

• Proven ability to lead organizational change and cultivate cultures of collaboration innovation and accountability.

• Exceptional communication interpersonal and strategic problem-solving skills with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders effectively.

Preferred Qualified Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Human Resources Business Administration Organizational Development or a related field.

• Professional certification such as SHRMSCP SPHR or equivalent.

• Experience in higher education the public sector or other large complex organizations.

• Demonstrated ability to align HR strategy with institutional or enterprise-wide strategic plans.

• Experience leveraging HR technologies analytics and dashboards to inform decision-making and measure impact.

Job Posting Close Date:

• 3/23/2026

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed HigherEdJobs etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via thePVAMUCareer site.

The required documents listed in the above Required Attachments section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at or should you need assistance with the online application process.

Please Note: The salary is determined in accordance with the Universitys compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates education and experience within the assigned salary range for this position.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.