Associate VP for Human Resources/ Title IX Coordinator

Associate Vice President for Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator

Claflin University is seeking a dynamic, strategic, and results-oriented leader to serve as the next Associate Vice President for Human Resources. The Associate Vice President reports to the Executive Vice President and serves as an integral part of the senior leadership team. The Associate VP is responsible for implementing strategies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and University policies and procedures. Works collaboratively with leadership to support system change management initiatives that align with the University’s strategic plan.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The Associate VP for Human Resources will have a broad range of responsibilities designed to ensure that Claflin University attracts, hires, and retains stellar talent and complies with all relevant federal, state, and University policies and procedures. A core part of this role will be working collaboratively with leadership on change management initiatives that align with the University's strategic plan.

The Associate Vice President is accountable for the oversight and leadership of workforce planning; employee relations and Title IX; development and implementation of policies and procedures; talent acquisition; benefit vendor selection and its performance, affordability, and suitability for workforce; classification and compensation; onboarding and new hire process; HRIS enhancements; training and professional development initiatives; performance management; immigration; and reporting. The Associate VP chairs campus-wide committees and serves on external boards and advisory councils. The Associate Vice President leads a team of Human Resource professionals, fostering their professional development and growth, and manage the HR operations to support the long-term success of HR and the University as a whole.

Qualifications

A master’s degree in business, human resources or related field is required. A JD in employee relations and HR certification(s) is/are a major plus. The ideal candidate should have at least 10 years of demonstrated progressive leadership experience in key areas of Human Resources including employee relations, benefits, recruitment and retention, policy development, compensation, training, project management, i.e., and extensive experience in higher education is strongly preferred.

The successful candidate must be customer-focused, possess excellent communication skills, and extensive knowledge of HRIS systems and computer programs. The Associate VP must have a commitment to utilizing integrity and valuing the internal and external community; and possess extensive knowledge of state and federal laws related to employment and other areas of human resources. The successful successor must possess demonstrated leadership skills and abilities; significant knowledge and experience enforcing Title IX and immigration requirements; skilled in conflict resolution, mediation, and decision-making; strong analytical, resource management and project management skills; and excellent oral, written, presentation, interpersonal relations, and investigative skills. The ideal candidate will be a transformational and transactional leader who can infuse both styles into their leadership approach, demonstrating collaborative leadership and a strong commitment to the University's mission and strategic plan.