Job Title: Executive Director of Human Resources

Job ID: 27722

Location: LaGuardia Community College

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

LaGuardia Community College, located in Long Island City, Queens, educates more than 20,000 New Yorkers annually through degree, certificate, and continuing education programs. A Hispanic-Serving Institution, located in Long Island City, Queens offers more than 50 degrees and certificates, and more than 65 continuing education programs to educate New Yorkers seeking new skills and careers. As an institution of the City University of New York (CUNY), the College reflects the legacy of our namesake, Fiorello H. LaGuardia, the former NYC mayor beloved for his advocacy of underserved populations. Since 1971, LaGuardia’s academic programs and support services have advanced the socioeconomic mobility of students while providing them with access to a high quality, affordable college education. Visit www.LaGuardia.edu to learn more.

 

Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance, the Executive Director of Human Resources is responsible for serving as the Chief Human Resources Officer for LaGuardia's full and part-time faculty and staff. A senior member of the Division of Administration and a member of the President's Cabinet, the Executive Director will work closely with the President, the Provost, Vice Presidents, the Legal Counsel & Labor Relations Director and the Chief Diversity Officer.

 

The Executive Director plays a key role in defining the college's talent needs and conducts strategic analyses of current and future workforce/human resources needs. The Executive Director will ensure the college is able to attract and retain a large, diverse workforce through a combination of recruitment, professional development and "grow your own" strategies.

 

The Executive Director is responsible for designing and managing programs to orient new hires, provide professional development, and facilitate access to benefits for all college personnel. He/she/they develops communication that strengthens the connection between and among faculty and staff.

 

The Executive Director of HR is responsible for administering policies and procedures that ensure a supportive and inclusive environment. The Executive Director will be responsible for overseeing and directing all workforce matters pertaining to LaGuardia's faculty and staff including, but not limited to, Recruitment, Employment, Staff Development and Training, Employee Relations, Benefits, Time and Leave, Information Systems, Performance Management, Merit Recognition, Change Management, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning, and Compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Local employment laws, Board of Trustee By-Laws, CUNY Personnel Rules and Regulations and all applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.

 

The Executive Director will also:

• Lead the HR Department in planning and achieving strategic HR goals and objectives and prioritize them consistent with the mission and vision of the College;
• Advise College leadership of all CUNY Human Resources policies, programs and practices, as directed by CUNY Central’s Office of Human Resources;
• Advise management on hiring practices, salary determinations, promotion criteria, reclassification criteria, and merit consideration to ensure compliance with University policy and contractual agreements;
• Provide leadership in an effort to enhance HR services by administering and institutionalizing College-wide policies, procedures, and practices and communicating them effectively to the College community;
• Implement best practices to align HR with organizational goals and objectives;
• Oversee disciplinary charges and specifications for classified staff and represent the College as the President's designee and/or Hearing Officer in classified staff Step 1 disciplinary actions and grievances;
• Liaise with the College's Legal Counsel & Labor Relations Director and Chief Diversity Officer and confer with the President, Vice Presidents, Deans, Directors and Department Chairs on personnel and labor relations matters and all efforts to encourage diversity, equal opportunity, and the fair and impartial treatment of all College employees;
• Enhance communication throughout the College by overseeing the updating of the HR website, employee handbooks and developing metrics to ensure that communication efforts are effective;
• Assist the President and the Vice President for Administration with special assignments.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience. Additional qualifications are defined below by the College.

 

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

A Baccalaureate Degree in related field and ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in HR required. Master's Degree in HR preferred. Candidate must have at least five (5) years of leadership experience. Must demonstrate excellent leadership, customer service and interpersonal skills. Strong investigatory skills and good communication skills (written and verbal) is required and the ability to resolve inquiries and complaints from employees, customers and regulatory agencies. The ability to work in a multicultural environment and experience in the public sector is required, and understanding of CUNY and the role of public higher education highly desirable. Must possess excellent knowledge of Microsoft Suite - Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.

 

CUNY TITLE

Associate Administrator

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary $85,149 - $187,370

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

 

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

 

Candidates must attach a resume, cover letter, and three professional references (name, title, organization, and contact information).

 

CLOSING DATE

December 28th 2023

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.