Assistant Director, 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 responsibilities 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.
• Commitment to and alignment with the values of the Division of Student Life, including demonstrated active commitment to 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 determine the root cause of organizational challenges and find/create resolutions that are in the best interest of the department.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of current federal and state laws, statues, regulations, policies, and directives pertaining to HR
• Demonstrated proficiency 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 setting.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Experience developing and presenting employee/supervisory training and/or administering onboarding programs.

Application Details:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission: 

• Resume

• Cover Letter

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.  Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions, contact Josh Gulick at joshua-gulick@uiowa.edu.

Benefits Highlights

• Regular salaried position. Located in Iowa City, Iowa.
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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