Vice President of Human Resources

4 weeks ago

Springfield, Illinois, United States American International College Full time
About American International College:

American International College is a private, coeducational institution of higher education located on a 88+ acre campus in Springfield, Massachusetts. The campus has 42 buildings on two sites approximately 1/2 mile apart. Included in the inventory of buildings are student residences for a resident population of 900 students. Founded in 1885, the College has approximately 2200 graduate and undergraduate students. AIC offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs through the Schools of Business, Arts and Sciences; Health Sciences; and Education. The mission of the College is to transform student lives through career-focused learning, with a strong foundation in the liberal arts, a commitment to serving the community, and a high level of involvement in the global economy.

AIC strives to create a diverse and inclusive campus community that is representative, at all job levels, of the students we serve. We are an EEO employer and we welcome applications from individuals for positions where they are underrepresented.


Job Description:
  • Develop and implement comprehensive human resources strategies to support the College's mission and goals.
  • Lead the Human Resources team in providing exceptional service to employees, faculty, and students.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement organizational development initiatives.
  • Design and administer competitive and equitable compensation and benefits programs.
  • Streamline HR processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Provide guidance and support to supervisors and employees on HR-related matters.
  • Ensure institutional compliance with HR-related legal and contractual requirements.
  • Develop and manage the HR budget to ensure resource allocations reflect organizational priorities.
  • Serve as a member of the President's Cabinet.
  • In partnership with the College's Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, ensure that HR activities are aligned with recruitment, retention, and development of broad and diverse talent.
  • Enhance and sustain positive employee relationships throughout the College to ensure policies, procedures, and practices are equitable.
  • Manage the HR team and set clear and challenging goals that emphasize service, collaboration, and communication.
  • Build strong relationships with various constituents, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community, demonstrating an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.
  • Ensure the performance management process encourages staff development and advancement. Develop strategies to improve employee satisfaction, morale, and performance.
  • Assess internal communication strategies and modify as needed to facilitate the effective sharing of information across the College.
  • Act in a transparent and consistent manner with high integrity and a reputation of making and owning critical decisions in the best interest of the College.
  • Support senior-level searches and partner with search firms as appropriate.
  • Effectively negotiate with vendors, including health and welfare insurance brokers and retirement plan investment managers.
  • Other duties as assigned by the President.

Requirements:

Required Degree(s): Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Degree(s): Advanced degree preferred.

Required Field of Expertise: Experience in HR - Possess HR functional skills and knowledge in all relevant areas: organizational development, staffing and recruitment, compensation, benefits administration, compliance, college policies and procedures, performance management, training, and employee and labor relations.

Preferred Field of Expertise: Understanding of higher education structures gained through HR experience in higher education, however, candidate with HR experience in business or industry will also be considered.

Required Training/Cert: Minimum of seven years of HR experience. Demonstrated success in supervising a results-oriented HR team. Strong computer skills of HR software. Ability to work within a diverse environment in respect to equity, inclusion, and belonging.


Additional Information:

AIC reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

AIC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


Application Instructions:

Qualified applicants should save and submit the following documents with the online application.
  • Brief cover letter
  • Current resume
  • Contact information for three professional references (one of which must be a current or prior supervisor)
Review of applications will continue until the position has been filled.

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