p>Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge of employment law and HR best practices as they apply to faculty in higher education; experience with credentialing, accreditation documentation, or faculty records management; strong relationship-building skills across faculty, administration, and governance structures, and the ability to build trust and credibility with academic leaders; emotional intelligence and self-awareness, including the ability to recognize ones own impact on others and to work through conflict constructively; willingness to grow into a more strategic partnership role over time, including building skill in workforce planning, organizational design, and advising senior leaders; commitment to equity, transparency, and values-driven HR practice; commitment to continuous learning and professional growth, including openness to feedback and willingness to own and learn from mistakes; strong organization and planning skills, with the ability to manage concurrent processes on predictable cycles; clear, concise, and respectful verbal and written communication; ability to problem solve by analyzing issues, identifying root causes, and creating sound action plans; ability to work with HRIS, faculty information systems, and other institutional databases; and SHRM-CP or PHR certification required or within one year of hire; SHRM-SCP or SPHR preferred or encouraged as part of professional development.
Experience:
Required: 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in HR, academic affairs, or faculty affairs in a higher education setting, with demonstrated experience managing concurrent HR processes and partnering with supervisors or faculty leaders on employee relations or hiring matters.