Executive Director for Human Resources

POSITION DETAILS

As a leading online school in New York since 2006, the CUNY School of

Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) offers the most online bachelor's and master's

degree options at the City University of New York, and serves as the

University's first undergraduate all-transfer college. With 26 degrees and

numerous other non-degree and grant-funded workplace learning programs, CUNY

SPS meets the needs of adults who wish to finish a bachelor's degree, progress

from an associate's degree, earn a master's degree or certificate in a

specialized field, and advance in the workplace or change careers. Consistently

ranked highly by U.S. News & World Report for its online offerings, CUNY

SPS has emerged as a nationwide leader in online education. The School's

renowned and affordable online programs ensure that busy working adults may

fulfill their educational goals on their own time and schedule. As CUNY SPS

moves beyond its’ 20th year, we dedicate ourselves to engendering an innovative

and transformative student-centered experience.

Reporting to the Associate Dean for Administration and Finance and to the

Dean, the Executive Director's areas of responsibility include but are not

limited to: recruitment and retention, benefits, compensation, time and leave,

professional development and training, human resource information systems,

performance management, employee engagement, employee immigration and visa

matters.

The Executive Director is directly responsible for the following:

• Participating in the School’s strategic and operational planning process

by prioritizing and executing strategic HR goals and objectives and conducting

research relevant to human resources regarding short- and long- term

forecasting for staffing, attrition and succession planning.

• Executing on goals and objectives for the School as set by the Dean and

the CUNY SPS Strategic Plan, including helping implement an RTO work culture,

raising levels of innovation and high performance through skilled supervision

and evaluation practices, addressing post-pandemic workplace morale issues,

etc.

• Maintaining current knowledge of and interpreting, implementing and

complying with federal, state and local laws that affect the HR functions of

the School including mandatory training requirements.

• Directing and implementing all School and University initiatives and

projects associated with the comprehensive administration and operation of

human resources functions.

• Overseeing the implementation and enforcement of School and University

policies, rules, regulations, and contractual agreements, including the

knowledge and application of Civil Service Regulations, in collaboration with

the Executive Counsel.

• Developing organizational strategies by identifying and researching human

resources issues, contributing information, analyses, and recommendations

toward organizational strategic thinking and direction, and establishing human

resources objectives in line with organizational objectives.

• Implementing human resources strategies by establishing campus-wide

departmental and unit accountabilities, including talent acquisition, staffing,

employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and

development, retention, records management, succession planning, and employee

engagement.

• Developing and implementing metrics and best practices in the human

resources operations by training staff, leading to innovative strategies for

data integrity, productivity and quality customer-service.

• Working with the Business Office to develop staffing strategies by

estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements, trends, and variances;

aligning monetary resources; developing action plans; measuring and analyzing

results; initiating corrective actions; and minimizing the impact of variances.

• Overseeing the labor relations process for the staff in the classified

titles, including the grievance process.

• Supporting organizational goals and objectives by providing human

resources advice and counsel based on data analyses and information.

• Enhancing communication by providing web-based information on policies,

procedures, and guidelines in collaboration with the University.

• Identifying and leading special projects on relevant issues and priorities

and coordinating, communicating and evaluating accomplishments.

• Other projects as assigned.

NOTE:

• Until further notice, work will be performed in a hybrid manner with 70%

onsite presence.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a

full-time basis.

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.

Preferred experience and attributes will include:

• Advanced degree and progressive and significant experience in developing,
• interpreting, and implementing HR policies, procedures and regulations in a
• multi-cultural and Diverse higher education institution.
• Extensive experience working in a unionized environment.
• Superior change management, technology and communication skills.
• Solid experience with HRIS systems, preferably Oracle/PeopleSoft.
• Ability to align HR practices with HRIS systems.
• Demonstrated experience in organizing, developing, and implementing
• operational systems in a  university
• setting and managing a high-volume workflow office.
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to communicate diplomatically across
• broad constituencies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of principles and
• processes for delivering class-leading customer service levels.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and the integration of
• excellence in all endeavors.
• Commitment to the University and campus values of equity, diversity and inclusion.

CUNY TITLE: Assistant Administrator

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary commensurate with education and experience between $145,000 -

$155,000.

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 Job ID# 28399 or Title. Select

"Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a

full-time basis.

CLOSING DATE

June 2, 2024

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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.

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.

Visit www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user

account, and search for this vacancy using Job ID# 28399 or Title. Select

"Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a

full-time basis.