Assistant Vice Chancellor, Chief Human Resources Officer

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs is seeking an Assistant Vice Chancellor, Chief Human Resources Officer (AVC, CHRO). This position will strategically lead personnel planning and administration for staff and faculty on the campus, innovatively develop and manage his/her human resources team, and assertively act as the principal representative of the Chancellor to the CU system human resources office and committees.

The AVC, CHRO is responsible for the overall management of the Department of Human Resources that includes HR services, compensation, compliance, training, recruiting, and affirmative action.  S/he engages the campus academic and administrative leadership regarding human resources programs and issues and provides initial consultation to campus on HR services available through CU system Employee Services. This position also provides guidance and advice to the student employment department.

Duties and responsibilities include providing leadership in the development, implementation, and ongoing execution of sound human resources and management practices, policies, initiatives, and actions. S/he will lead development and execution of policy and programmatic direction for the campus human resources functions. The AVC, CHRO will also provide day-to-day Office of Human Resources operations management, including monitoring staffing patterns, workloads, initiatives and office priorities.

The right candidate will have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education in human resources management, organizational management, public administration, business or related field. S/he will also have ten years of progress professional Human Resources experience and five years of experience in a leadership and supervisory capacity.

Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree from an accredited institution, experience working with federal and/or state personnel systems and experience in a senior management position in HR in a higher education environment.

In order to apply, please submit a comprehensive CV, cover letter and names and addresses of three references to uccs_avcchro@odgersberndtson.com. For fullest consideration, applicant materials should be received by August 16th, 2019.