Vice President, Human Resources

FILING DEADLINE:

August 9th.Initial review of applications is August 12th, 2024. Position is open until filled. Applications received by the August 12th, 2024 filing deadline will be given priority consideration.It is the candidate's responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials, noted under application procedures section of this job announcement are submitted by the filling deadline in order to be given consideration.

TENTATIVE TIMELINE:The following timeline dates are tentative and subject to change, as determined by the screening committee:Application Filing Deadline:

August 9, 2024First Round of Interviews:

Mid-September 2024District wide Forums:

Early October 2024Finalist Interviews:

Mid-October 2024Board Approval of new VP of Human Resources:

November 12, 2024Target Start Date: As soon as possible following board appointment

November – Early December 2024COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:Salary Range:

$18,019 - $21,903 per month (2023-2024 Management Salary Schedule);

maximum salary placement of $19,867 is based on assessment of previous experience as documented in application materials.

An additional 2% compensation will be added to the base salary for an earned doctorate degree. An Administrative Allowance of $520 per month will be added to the base salary for this position.Fringe benefits:

The District offers a competitive benefit package which includes health & welfare (medical/dental/vision/life/long-term disability) benefits for employees and eligible dependents.Leave/Holiday time:

Management employees earn 1 day of sick leave and 1.8333 days of vacation for each month worked. They are also entitled to holidays recognized by the District (18 holidays/year).Housing Assistance:

Reduced fees for mortgage loans and real estate services may be available to the candidate selected for this position (contact Human Resources for more information).SCOPE OF POSITION:Under the leadership of the Superintendent/President and in accordance with the goals of the District, this individual will provide overall leadership in the planning, organization, direction and implementation of a comprehensive human resources program for the District and provide oversight of the Human Resources department; serve on the President’s Cabinet to support and achieve the District’s mission, goals, and initiatives; serves as the District’s Compliance Officer, in collaboration with the Title IX Coordinator, serve Title IX decision-maker and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator; may serve as the designee in the absence of the Superintendent/President; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; and foster a culture of collaboration, inclusion, mutual respect, innovation and continuous improvement throughout the District.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Incumbents routinely perform approximately 80% of the duties below.Develops and implements effective, inclusive and equitable Human Resources policies, procedures, and systems.Plans, organizes, directs, and implements a comprehensive human resources program that supports the mission of the District and its employees in the areas of recruitment and selection; benefits administration, including unemployment insurance and workers’ compensation; compensation; classification; employee and labor relations; contract administration; human resources information systems; professional development; performance evaluation; employee health and safety; compliance and equal employment opportunity (EEO) and diversity/inclusion programs.Directs and reviews effectiveness of employment services including recruitment efforts, selection processes, onboarding procedures, and retention efforts of District faculty and staff. Provides training in effective employment practices that incorporate strategies aimed at eliminating the impact of implicit bias throughout the process; provides information and support for retention of new employees; Prepares and presents reports to appropriate audiences detailing the impact of equity-focused employment practices.Provides leadership with the formulation and development of college policies, procedures, and programs related to human resources; collaborates with senior administrators and constituent groups in the development of plans, strategies, goals, and objectives of the District; develops and presents human resources-related policies, procedures and programs in response to legislation and District needs.Serve as a key adviser to the Superintendent/President, Board of Trustees, and executive managers on policies, procedures, and management issues related to assigned areas of responsibility and to promote equity, inclusion, and accessibility for the District’s diverse stakeholder communities.Serve as a key adviser to the Superintendent/President and Board of Trustees in closed session on collective bargaining, legal settlements and litigation, employee discipline and discharge, and other matters within the scope of closed session topics; direct and implement legal settlements, litigation, collective bargaining, and policy direction pursuant to Board action.Participates in classified and faculty collective bargaining negotiations and processes in accordance with policy direction from the Superintendent/President and the Board of Trustees; oversees the administration, interpretation and implementation of collective bargaining agreements for classified staff and faculty negotiations teams; interprets provisions of the negotiated contracts to ensure that employment-related actions are in compliance with labor agreements and applicable laws and regulations; may serve as the District’s chief negotiator for the classified unit; handles the faculty grievance process for the District.Meets with individual employees and groups of employees to provide information, respond to questions, resolve issues, and receive feedback on a variety of work-related issues, concerns, problems or complaints; communicates and consults with legal counsel on litigation related to employment and other human resources matters; seeks advice from legal counsel on the interpretation of federal, state, and local laws and regulations as they pertain to human resources issues; advises the Superintendent/President of required responses to litigation and other legal matters.Serves as the District’s Compliance Officer, pursuant to Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations, for purposes of responding to complaints of unlawful discrimination; ensures District compliance with EEO requirements and appropriate regulations. Serves in an advisory capacity to the District’s Equal Employment Opportunity Advisory Committee (EEOAC) to oversee the development and implementation of the District’s EEO Plan; and promotes and implements equal employment opportunity (EEO) and diversity and inclusion programs.Provides oversight of the District’s program and processes related to employee matters, including but not limited to grievances based on discrimination of a protected status. Additionally works in collaboration with the Title IX Coordinator to address grievances that include employees.Serves as the District’s ADA Coordinator; chairs the District’s Digital Access Committee (DDAC); develops the District’s Transition Plan for persons with disabilities; oversees investigations or investigates and responds to allegations of discrimination regarding disability; and consults with other managers to develop solutions to evolving, emerging matters related to equity and access as needed.Hires, directs, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff; establishes standards of performance and methods of operation for the department; assigns and monitors workloads and projects; disciplines assigned staff according to established policies and procedures.Provides leadership in the convening, charge and work of a variety of District-wide committees, councils, teams, task forces, and special events related to Human Resources; attends and chairs District-wide committees; represents the District in the community and at local, State and regional meetings; maintains liaison with appropriate government agencies and professional organizations; attends all meetings of the District’s Board of Trustees; provides reports to the Board of Trustees as requested or required.Oversees the budget for Human Resources programs and operations; analyzes and reviews budgetary and financial data; authorizes expenditures in accordance with established policies and procedures; manages the accounts appropriately to ensure that the budget is balanced; identifies resources and establishes a basis for accountability on behalf of the Human Resources department.Serves as the custodian of records for personnel files for the District; protects confidentiality and follows privacy laws (HIPAA); directs the preparation of, or prepares records and reports related to personnel transactions, recruitment and selection, administration of employee benefits, workers’ compensation/long-term disability, classification review, salary administration, EEO/staff diversity reports and other documentation.KNOWLEDGE OF:

Mission, goals, purpose, organization, operations, policies and procedures of public educational institutions.Principles and practices of human resources management, public administration, collective bargaining in the public sector, and professional training and development, including hiring, supervision, training, performance evaluation, and disciplinary processes.Recruitment and retention practices that align with diversity, inclusion, and equity values.Student equity, retention, and success.Local, State and Federal laws and regulations, including but not limited to the California Education Code, the California Code of Regulations, and EEO, ADA, Title IX laws as they pertain to human resources practices and procedures in California community colleges.Human resources information systems including position control, salary placements, leave tracking and other personnel transactions.Principles and techniques of job analysis and administration of position classification and compensation plans.Community college accreditation standards and processes.Participatory approaches to shared governance.ABILITY TO:

Provide effective leadership in the various aspects of Human Resources, professional development, and compliance for employees of the District.Apply the principles, methods and techniques of personnel and human resources management including interpreting, applying, and explaining laws, policies and procedures governing the workplace at the District.Select, assign, orient, train, supervise, counsel, and evaluate the performance of assigned employees.Direct and/or perform difficult and sensitive work requiring confidentiality, tact and diplomacy such as investigations and resolutions of unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment/sexual violence complaints; advise management on disciplinary hearings, procedure.Analyze situations accurately and provide effective resolutions or alternatives to conflict between and among employees.Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of groups and individuals, including faculty, classified staff, administrators, employee group representatives, members of the public, and representatives of external agencies.Develop and present clear and concise reports and presentations to a wide variety of groups in the College community and to professional groups or organizations.Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for, a diverse population of community college students, faculty, and staff.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Candidates/incumbents must meet the minimum qualifications as detailed below, or file for equivalency. Equivalency decisions are made on the basis of a combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities. If requesting consideration on the basis of equivalency, an Equivalency Application is required at the time of interest in a position (equivalency decisions are made by Human Resources, in coordination with the department where the vacancy exists, if needed.)Education:Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, business management, public administration, psychology or field related to the assigned areas of responsibility or a Juris Doctorate, ANDRequired Experience:Six years of increasingly responsible supervisory or management experience related to the duties of this position and two years in an administrative capacity.

Demonstrated cultural humility, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff, faculty, and students.Preferred Experience:At least five years of increasingly responsible experience in managing a human resources department in a large, public-sector setting, college or university.In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide the following:A Santa Rosa Junior College/GovernmentJobs.com Employment Application and responses to Agency-wide QuestionsA current resume or CV of no more than six pages including all work experience, formal education, and training related to this position's requirements.A cover letter, no more than four pages in length, addressing the applicant’s qualifications for the position.A 1 -2-page statement on how the applicant has successfully implemented and supported diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism in development and implementation of human resources policies and procedures.Candidates selected for an interview will be required to submit a list of eight references that includes: two supervisors, two subordinates (including one classified professional), one administrative peer, two faculty (or equivalent), and one community member or external.

PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY MATERIALS REQUESTED.Candidate Accommodations:Candidates must be able to perform the job duties included in this job posting in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.Accommodation requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis.If you are in need of special services or facilities due to a disability in order to apply or interview for this opening, please contact Human Resources.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (Prior to beginning employment):In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.Must be fingerprinted in California and have background clearance (at applicant's expense); andMust take a TB test (once hired and every four years thereafter).Within 6 months of employment, must complete required District trainings such as Title IX, Mandated Reporter.Non DiscriminationThe Sonoma County Junior College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic condition, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its policies, procedures or practices; nor does the District discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of their age. This non-discrimination policy covers admission, access and treatment in District programs and activities-- including but not limited to academic admissions, financial aid, educational services and athletics--and application for District employment.Equal Employment OpportunitySRJC attracts and retains the most qualified faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. This is achieved through an inclusive recruitment strategy and a rigorous, thorough hiring process that begins with the fair and consistent evaluation of each application for minimum qualifications and demonstrated skills specific to each position/assignment. Because the ability to serve students from broad cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds and genders is a key commitment of the District mission, SRJC actively encourages applications from candidates who recognize the value that diversity brings to a professional educational community.#J-18808-Ljbffr