Director Of Human Resources

About SUNY Delhi:

SUNY Delhi is an inclusive, student-centered campus that transforms student lives through hands-on learning, innovation, engaged faculty, and exceptional support services. A close-knit campus community set in the scenic foothills of the Catskill Mountains, Delhi is a leader within the SUNY system for applied learning and online programs that cater to a diverse student population of over 3,000 students in over 65 popular majors ranging from associate to master degrees. SUNY Delhi employs approximately 535 full-time, and part-time faculty and staff to fulfill its mission of transforming lives.

SUNY Delhi currently offers over 50 student clubs and organizations, as well as 19 NCAA Division III athletic teams. SUNY Delhi has received national accolades for affordability, online education programs, and outstanding student success.

As the county seat for Delaware County, Delhi is a bustling village with eateries, shops, government offices, and more. SUNY Delhi is an integral part of the community, doubling its population when college is in session. The College offers an array of activities and programs throughout the year for faculty and staff, including a state-of-the-art fitness center, racquetball courts, indoor/outdoor tennis courts, track, basketball courts, indoor pool, sauna, golf simulator, and even an 18-hole golf course. SUNY Delhi employees enjoy unique perks which include access to a student-run restaurant, Community Dog Wash Days, on-campus Butcher Shop, Automotive Repair Shop, and free Professional Development Workshops offered twice a year to help faculty and staff learn innovative teaching skills, earn certificates, get valuable training, and explore new interests. Most employees come for a visit and stay for a lifetime. To learn more about SUNY Delhi, visit https://www.delhi.edu/.

Job Description:

Human Resources is an integral part of SUNY Delhi's Finance & Administration team, which strives to provide high quality services, effective solutions, and regulatory guidance to promote responsible administration of the Campus's physical infrastructure, technology, financial resources, and human capital in support of the College's strategic vision.

The Director serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer, Affirmative Action Officer, Title IX Coordinator and NYS Ethics Officer for the Campus. This position oversees daily operations of the Department, as well as ensures compliance with all applicable labor agreements, State and federal laws, SUNY and Civil Service rules and regulations. The Director works closely with the Campus President.

This position is responsible for ensuring the Department meets its commitment to excellence by providing innovative, progressive, and thoughtful solutions to human resource issues in a professional, caring manner in service of dedicated faculty, staff and students from diverse backgrounds.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Serve as principal advisor to the Campus on all matters related to human resources, affirmative action (including Title IX for employees), ethics, payroll and benefits.

• Provide leadership, oversight and policy for management of assigned functions and daily operations with a department staff of five.

• Continually investigate and develop ways to enhance human resource functions and improve responsiveness to student, faculty, staff, administration, management and external constituents.

• Develop, facilitate, monitor and track mandated compliance supervisory/management training, as well as provide supplemental programs to enhance knowledge and effectiveness in relevant proficiencies.

• Take an active role in Campus labor relations, including representing the Campus on assigned labor/management committees, compliance with collective bargaining unit agreements and local, State and federal laws related to employment and human resources.

• Administer the classification and compensation plans of the New York State Department of Civil Service and the State University of New York as they apply to the Campus.

• Work closely with the Chief Diversity Officer to continually improve recruitment and selection processes, including the on-boarding process.

This position requires the utmost discretion and confidentiality when working with employees' sensitive and private information. Behaviors and actions of the Director serve as a model, for both Human Resource Department staff as well as for the broader Campus community, of the high standards expected in this role.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.

• Minimum of six years increasingly responsible experience in personnel management and organizational development.

• Highly effective decision making, problem solving, critical thinking and organizational leadership skills.

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

• Extensive experience conscientiously working with confidential and sensitive information.

• Demonstrated customer service orientation.

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Public Administration or related field.

• Experience in a public higher education setting.

• Experience working in a unionized environment.

Additional Information:

• Budget Title: Director of Personnel and Affirmative Action

• Salary: $120,000. commensurate with education and experience

• Anticipated start date: August 1, 2024

• Management Confidential

• Reports to: Vice President of Finance and Administration

• This position offers full New York State MC (FT), benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country with an excellent fringe benefits package

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SUNY Delhi has a strong commitment to Affirmative Action and Cultural Diversity. The College welcomes responses from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

SUNY Delhi is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community for our students and employees. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of the background check.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

Clery Statement

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report (ASR) for SUNY Delhi online. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Delhi University Police Department at 607-746-4700.

Application Instructions:

SUNY Delhi is energized to lead the charge in developing a welcoming and intellectually diverse environment for all, a place where diversity, equity and success guide our achievement, scholarship, character and global citizenship. To apply please attach the following items and provide a short statement in your cover letter on your commitment to diversity and how you would incorporate it into this role.

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Contact information for three professional references

For full consideration please apply by May 20, 2024 and will remain posted until filled.

SUNY Delhi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability or membership in any other class protected by Federal, State, or local law.