Associate Vice President Of Human Resources

Salary: $110,880.00 - $162,456.00 Annually
Location : Salem Campus. Salem, OR
Job Type: Exempt
Job Number: M27030
Division: 131200 Governance & Administration
Department: 131200 Human Resources
Opening Date: 11/22/2023
Closing Date: 12/14/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
POSITION SUMMARY
Join our team as the Associate Vice President of Human Resources, a pivotal role responsible for orchestrating and leading a comprehensive HR program. As a member of our Executive Team, reporting directly to the Vice President of Governance and Administration, you'll spearhead initiatives encompassing recruitment, onboarding, retention, classification/compensation, payroll, and benefits administration. Your expertise will guide policy development and implementation, foster relationships throughout the college, drive training and leadership development, and oversee regulatory compliance. This role provides a unique opportunity to shape the strategic direction of our college-wide HR policies, aligning them seamlessly with our institution's vision, mission, and values. Your leadership will empower a dedicated HR department, leveraging data-driven decisions to ensure operational excellence while championing a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you're passionate about Human Resources leadership and creating an environment where employees and students can thrive, we invite you to be an integral part of our mission to elevate both our workforce and the community we serve.
Chemeketa is a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution that aspires to be an inclusive environment where we honor and value the unique contributions of our diverse students, employees, and community. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions that support all students in achieving their educational goals. If you are interested in joining the work of the college to pursue a supportive and inclusive culture, we encourage you to apply.
When applying for this position, you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts - An electronic copy of your academic transcript(s) from an accredited institution which clearly indicate the degree awarded, and any other applicable information, must be attached with your application if you would like it considered as part of your eligibility for the position. Any applicants who earned academic credentials from outside of the United States and wish to use those credits for consideration must also upload an evaluation of college credit earned at the non-U.S. institution.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Strategic Direction

• Provide advice and counsel to the President and Executive Leadership on HR policy issues, employee labor relations matters and related litigation
• Active member of Executive Team, Presidential Leadership Teams and College Counsel
• Develop and implement effective strategic HR policies and programs college wide, aligns HR objectives with college-wide strategic plan, vision, mission, and values.
• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the College human resource activities
• Provide guidance and leadership to the major functional areas of HR which include Payroll, Benefits, Recruiting, Classification and Compensation, Labor Relations and Systems Management
• Builds, motivates, retains and leads a strong result oriented and respected Human Resources department that is proactive, operationally excellent and viewed by the college as collaborative, fair and equitable, trustworthy, supportive, thorough, efficient, and innovate
• Supervision of exempt Human Resources staff
• Manages department budget, unit planning and strategic plan
• Utilizes data-driven decision making to drive results
• Promotes strong customer service focus in the Human Resources/Payroll department throughout the district.
• Acts as custodian of records for the Human Resources department
• Sponsors, oversees, and support HR/Payroll initiatives and maintains momentum for strategic priorities
• Oversees the college's compliance with applicable Federal and State Employment laws, as well as internal Human Resources policies.

Affirmative Action/EEO/Diversity and Equity Partnerships

• Acts as college ADA Coordinator and Affirmative Action Officer
• Maintains and updates Affirmative Action Reporting
• Responsible for yearly AA/EEO reporting to the Board of Education
• Partners with the Chief Equity Officer to ensure that human resource functions are aligning with the needs of the students and college goals. Provide strategic partnership for recruitment and retention goals.

Institutional Expectations

• Embraces diversity and actively collaborates effectively with a variety of students, staff and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds
• Participates in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level in promotion of student success
• Embraces, understands and uses appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions
• Provides high quality, effective service to internal and external customers through continuous improvement and adoption of lean office practices

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
Your application will be scored based on the minimum qualifications, core competencies, and preferred qualifications. If you are unsure whether you meet all of the qualifications listed below, we encourage you to apply and address through your application materials all of the relevant education, transferable skills, and related experience that makes you a great candidate for this position. The information provided on your application will be used to determine step placement upon hire. Please ensure you include all information on your application which you wish to be considered.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
-AND-
At least ten years of Human Resources experience
-AND-
At least two years of high-level administrative experience in Human Resources.
-AND-Experience in leadership, budget development and management, and supervision
Core Competencies

• Knowledge of state and federal laws relating to employment, equal opportunity, affirmative action, diversity programs, compensation management, classification, and employee relations including performance management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail
• Good collaboration and management skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and respond to a variety of simultaneous demands accurately within deadlines
• Accountable, ethical decision making

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• SHRM, CLRP, or HRCI Certification
• Experience with collective bargaining
• HR Leadership in a unionized environment
• Human Resources specific courses such as classification compensation, selection, contract management and labor law
• Experience in a community college or educational setting.
• Experience working with culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse employees, students and communities

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This is a 100%, 12-month exempt assignment of the E1 band and grade
• This position has a 1-year probationary period
• All positions at Chemeketa are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college.
• Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends
• This position may require the use of your personal vehicle for transportation between campus locations
• Requires the provision of official transcripts upon hire
• Employees must maintain Oregon, Washington or Idaho residency as a condition of employment.
• Successful applicants for designated positions must successfully pass a background inquiry, which may include criminal, driving, credit and full background checks. Only information relevant to the position will be considered. An individual with negative information on their background inquiry will not necessarily be denied employment.
• Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sedentary Work:Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary requirements are met.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Chemeketa Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.
For information regarding Veterans' Preference qualifications, visit
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) -OR-
  • Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension -OR-
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate

In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:

• A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs -OR-
• Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at
*Please Note:As part of the first round of screening, the committee will conduct an anonymous review of the application materials and will not be able to view any personally identifiable information. Please be sure that your application is complete and thoroughly depicts how you meet the minimum qualifications, core competencies and preferred qualifications.
Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Chemeketa makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Chemeketa Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Chemeketa Community College prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the following:
Or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy, and interfering with rights or privileges granted under federal, state or local laws.
Under College policies, equal opportunity for employment, admission, and participation in the College's programs, services, and activities will be extended to all persons, and the College will promote equal opportunity and treatment through application of its policies and other College efforts designed for that purpose. All persons having questions or concerns related to Equal Employment Opportunity or Affirmative Action should contact the Affirmative Action Officer at 503.399.2537, 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem OR 97305.
Persons having questions or concerns about Title IX, which includes gender based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, interpersonal violence, and stalking, contact the Title IX coordinator at 503-584-7323, 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem, OR 97305, or http://go.chemeketa.edu/titleix. Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), 810 3rd Avenue #750, Seattle, WA 98104, 206.607.1600. To request this publication in an alternative format, please call 503.399.5192.
In addition to a rewarding and energizing career opportunity, Chemeketa offers a comprehensive benefits package to all salaried Chemeketa employees and eligible dependents. Benefits available to Chemeketa employee's include:
Core Benefits: Complete health insurance package, employer-paid group life insurance, Long term disability insurance, employee assistance programs
Voluntary Benefits: Voluntary life insurance, long term care insurance, AFLAC cancer insurance, flexible spending accounts.
Qualifying employees will receive contributions to the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) as well as the opportunity to enroll in optional 403(b) and 457(b) deferred compensation plans.
Additional perks of joining the Chemeketa team include tuition waiver for employees and their quali...