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Assistant Director Employee Services
Job Description
Position Number:
100976Title:
Assistant DirectorFunctional Title:
Assistant Director Employee ServicesCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.000Unit:
VPSA-Res Facilities-Employee ServicesCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Assistant Director oversees the management of all equity, retention, recruitment, benefits, employee relations, training and development and policies issues for the Department’s exempt, non-exempt, contingent and student employees. The Assistant Director leads a unit committed to reflecting the Department’s mission, vision and strategic focus areas of Operational Effectiveness, Staff Development and Professionalism, Safety, Student Experience and Environments and Modernization in all aspects of the work of the Employee Services unit. As the department’s lead Human Resources officer, the Assistant Director is responsible for monitoring and addressing workplace climate and culture issues. The position takes the lead in developing workplace standards that ensure we create an inclusive and supportive community for our employees. This position supervises a 3 person team and is directly supervised by the Associate Director, Services. The Assistant Director also receives indirect supervision from the Assistant Vice President, University Human Resources.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree required preferably in Human Resource Management or related field.
Experience:
Bachelor’s degree required preferably in Human Resource Management or related field.
Experience:
- Minimum 10 years of work experience in Human Resources, including Staff Relations and Training and Development.
- Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience in an Administrative function, preferably in Human Resources.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to supporting department staff and serving other stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience in working with a diverse workforce.
- Experience in an administrative role with strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
- Commitment to developing and fostering a caring work environment that values, respects, and celebrates the contributions of all staff.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Conditions of Employment:
Must possess and maintain a non-commercial driver’s license, or equivalent, valid in the State of Maryland with fewer than 6 points.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Organizational and team leadership skills.
- Strong working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Google suite, Workday.
- Experiencing managing conflict among/between colleagues.
- Experience working in a union or state/municipal environment; experience with facilities management staff and work issues.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Comfortable leading large and small group discussions, meetings and presentations.
- Knowledge of plain language techniques and formats.
Additional Certifications:
Prefered:
PHR or SPHR Certification, or SHRM Certification.
PHR or SPHR Certification, or SHRM Certification.
Additional Information:
Salary around $120,000 depending on experience
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
- Normal office environment to include keyboarding, drafting correspondence, planning/documentation and notes. Able to push, pull, lift, carry objects up to 25 pounds. Ability to travel around campus for meetings and to attend to duties.
- This position requires an on site presence. May be able to work remotely one day per week.
- Some evening and weekend work may be required.
- This position is an essential employee related to catastrophic, weather, or other emergencies and may be required to come to campus when the University is closed.
- Incumbent will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol; all University faculty and staff are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID, or request and receive a religious or medical exemption before starting employment.
Posting Date:
04/27/2023Open Until Filled
YesBest Consideration Date
05/19/2023Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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