AssistantAssociate Vice President, Human Resources

Augustana University invites applications for the position of Asst/Assoc VP for Human Resources. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President.

This role provides strategic leadership for all Human Resources functions and plays a critical role in advancing Augustanas mission through effective talent strategy regulatory compliance and collaborative partnership across the university. The Asst/Assoc VP leads a high-performing HR team and works closely with senior leadership faculty governance groups campus committees and the Business Office to ensure alignment of people practices payroll operations and financial stewardship. The position requires the ability to translate complex employment and regulatory matters into clear actionable guidance while fostering a culture of trust accountability and service.

Key Responsibilities

The Asst/Assoc VP for Human Resources provides vision leadership and oversight for a comprehensive portfolio that includes:

• Human resources strategy operations and policy development
• Recruitment retention and workforce planning
• Employee relations investigations and conflict resolution
• Compensation benefits and university wellness programs.
• Multi-state employment wage and hour and leave law compliance
• HRIS administration (ADP) and data governance
• Organizational development succession planning and leadership development
• Collaboration with the Business Office on payroll funding budgets financial controls and reporting
• Oversight of the Campus Learning Center

Required Qualifications

• Extensive Human Resources leadership experience preferably in higher education or a non-profit environment
• Demonstrated expertise in federal state and multi-state employment and leave law compliance
• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Organizational Leadership or related field
• Experience leading payroll systems with strong oversight of compliance and internal controls
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with finance and/or Business Office partners on payroll funding and budgeting
• Strong strategic analytical and operational leadership skills
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and facilitation abilities
• Demonstrated empathy compassion and strong listening skills with the ability to navigate sensitive and complex situations
• High ethical standards sound judgment and a commitment to confidentiality

Desired Qualifications

• Masters degree in Human Resources Business Administration Organizational Leadership or a related field
• Ten or more years of progressively responsible Human Resources leadership experience
• Experience developing inclusive and equitable workplace practices
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives involving Human Resources payroll finance and compliance
• Human Resources certification (SHRM-SCP SPHR or equivalent) is preferred.

This role interacts with students faculty and administration leadership with different backgrounds and points of view. Having a deep appreciation of and respect for academic values and culture must be a top value of the candidate.

Application Procedure

The position will begin on or around June 1 2026 and remain open until filled. Interested applicants are asked to submit the following materials via ourCareer Center Portal. If assistance is needed during the application process please reach out to.

Augustana University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Title IX Employer. Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act and may be required to submit official transcripts upon employment. Finalist candidates must satisfactorily complete a pre-employment background check.