Assistant Director, Division of Student Life Human Resources

Required Qualifications:

• A master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current experience (typically 3-5 years) managing a variety of Human Resources functions, including employee relations and conducting investigations, in an HR role within a large, complex organization.
• Current experience (typically 3-5 years) providing strategic leadership & development support to an organization as an HR business partner.
• Demonstrated experience creating and maintaining a welcoming and respectful environment.
• Superior interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner while creating, promoting, and sustaining an inclusive environment.
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to identify the root cause of organizational challenges and develop resolutions that align with the department's best interests.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of current federal and state HR laws, regulations, policies, and directives.
• Proficient with computer software applications including Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), and HR Information Systems.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience providing HR support in a college or university environment.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Experience in developing and delivering employee and supervisory training programs or managing onboarding processes.
• Experience analyzing and using HR data to inform decisions and guide others.
• Experience with interpreting & applying University of Iowa (UI) policies and procedures.
• Professional HR certification, such as PHR (Professional in Human Resources), SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resources Management Certified Professional), or senior-level certifications like SPHR or SHRM-SCP.

Application Details:

• In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact Alaysia McAtee at alaysia-mcatee@uiowa.edu.