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Location

Ithaca, NY | United States

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Job description

Assistant Dean for Human Resources, College of Human Ecology

Cornell University, founded on principles of inclusivity and diversity, invites you to play a key role as the Assistant Dean for Human Resources at the College of Human Ecology (CHE). Be part of a community committed to fostering a culture of belonging, respect, and innovation.

Your Mission

As our Assistant Dean for Human Resources, reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources and the CHE Dean, you'll be a key member of the CHE leadership team for a dynamic community of over 400 faculty and staff at CHE. Your mission is to be a trusted, engaging, and collaborative leader who will design, implement, and lead human resources programs that ensure the recruitment, development, and retention of a dynamic, diverse, and effective workforce dedicated to improving lives through local and global impact.

Why Cornell and Cornell Human Ecology?

What You Will Do as the Assistant Dean for Human Resources for Cornell Human Ecology, where we prioritize innovative collaboration and are fueled by a powerful, interdisciplinary and applied approach to improving lives:

• Strategic HR Leadership: Collaborate with CHE leadership on strategic planning initiatives, fostering effective working relationships to bring forward HR solutions that enhance the college.
• Academic HR Leadership: Partner with academic leaders on matters related to academic personnel, recruiting and retaining faculty who are experts in their field.
• Employee Relations and Climate : Implement activities that create a respectful and trusting environment, serving as an advisor to department chairs, business administrators, employees, and supervisors on various employee-related matters.
• Compensation: Oversee compensation and performance management, ensuring equity and rewarding desired performance factors.
• Talent Management: Develop strategies to attract and retain a diverse workforce, providing leadership on talent acquisition and professional development initiatives.
• Department Leadership: Supervise HR staff, ensuring compliance, assessing effectiveness, and fostering a culture of teamwork and belonging.
• Information Management and Reporting: Oversee the accumulation and reporting of key HR data, ensuring tools meet customer specifications.
• University HR Strategy: Serve as a college representative for HR advisory committees, participating in central campus planning groups and advocating for the college mission.

What You Bring

• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management with 7-10 years of HR experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience in management, including employee relations, compensation, recruitment, dispute resolution, organizational development, and operational management.
• Strong communication, leadership, supervisory, and collaborative skills.
• Proven ability to work independently or collaboratively in a team-based environment, maintaining effective work relationships.
• Strong analytical skills and a commitment to ethical workplace practices.
• Known for being an inclusivity champion with a demonstrated skill in understanding cultural differences, and proven experience connecting inclusion and wellbeing practices to business goals.
• PHR or SPHR certification required, or ability to obtain within two years of appointment.

If you possess all of these, excellent! There are just a few additional qualifications we consider advantageous but not mandatory:

• Master's degree in human resources management, organizational development or a related field preferred.
• Experience in the field of higher education desirable .

No Visa Sponsorship is available for this position.

University Job Title:

Director Human Resources II - CHE

Job Family:

Human Resources

Level:

H

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$125,614.00 - $153,528.00

Remote Option Availability:

Hybrid Remote

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Carolyn Chow

Job Titles and Pay Ranges:

Non-Union Positions

Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience

• Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position

• Unique applicable skills

• Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)

Union Positions

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EEO Statement:

Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual's genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

2023-12-06

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