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Assistant Vice President of Human Resources
Job ID:&nbsp;31081
Location:&nbsp;Hunter College
POSITION DETAILS
Hunter College the largest of the senior colleges in The City University of New York System with an enrollment of approximately 23,000 including more than 6,500 graduate students is a comprehensive institution offering a wide range of bachelor’s and master's degree programs in more than 30 academic departments and professional schools as well as participating in the PhD programs of the City University of New York. There are six schools: Arts and Sciences, Education, Health Professions, Nursing, Social Work, and Urban Public Health. Many of our programs are nationally ranked
and recognized for the achievements of both our students and faculty. Hunter’s faculty is comprised of a corps dedicated, distinguished scholar-teachers all of whom play major roles in New York’s academic, creative, cultural and civic life. Our faculty have won scores of prestigious grants and awards including the covet Guggenheim and MacArthur Genius Fellowships. With over 50 million annually in research grants and awards Hunter’s faculty are internationally respected for their creativity energy and scholarship.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Assistant Vice President for Human Resources will serve in a strategic leadership role in Human Resources. Reporting to the Vice President for Finance, Human Resources &amp; Business Development, the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources will be responsible for leading the Office of Human Resources in planning and achieving HR goals and objectives as it relates to the Colleges strategic plan and mission. Areas of responsibility include recruitment, benefits management, training and professional development, employee relations, time and leave administration, performance management, employee recognition programs, compensation and payroll processes, and policy and program compliance.
The Assistant Vice President is directly responsible for the following:
Develop and lead the Office of Human Resources in a manner that serves as a model for professional competency teamwork, and innovation. Provides consultation to management on strategic staffing plans.
Oversee the operations and administration of all human resources services functions which includes appointments,on-boarding, orientation, benefits and time and leave administration,compensation, payroll processes, salary changes, promotions, reclassifications training and staff development, budget, and labor relations.
The AVP is responsible for the State Tax Levy and Non-Tax Levy Payroll department and oversees all aspects of the payroll process for both City and State payrolls of which Hunter is the only CUNY School with two payroll systems . This includes ensuring that compensation is correct and payments are initiated on time
Direct the performance evaluation process for administrative staff, and consult with administrative managers and faculty who need assistance documenting performance issues
Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws that affect the college, including compliance for mandatory training programs
Working collaboratively with the College Affirmative Action Officer to ensure that the university's affirmative action policies and protocols, especially in matters of faculty and staff recruitment, are administered and utilized effectively
Plan and implement professional development and employee relations programs that help the college improve services level outcomes and increase employee engagement
Support the College’s goal to build human potential, deploy resources in pursuit of maximum competitive advantage, and sensibly and ethically use the College's resources for optimal talent management
Provide counsel to and work collaboratively with senior executives, administrators and chairpersons on a broad range of issues including labor relations and employment law, human resource policies and practices, and the development of college policy and protocols
Oversee the successful implementation of college policies, procedures and practices pertaining to personnel and payroll matters
Collaborate with technical team to design, integrate and implement human resource software systems for better efficiency.
Direct the continued upgrade of the Adjunct Employee Management System (AEMS) and is accountable for onboarding two thousand adjuncts a semester through the appointment or reappointment process and the data driven decision-making processes. Works with the Academic areas at Hunter to provide updated and timely information related to adjunct data. This data sharing facilitates a collaborative effort to ensure that adjuncts are paid on schedule.
Direct the preparation of and represent the College in Civil Service staff disciplinary actions and grievances and enforce policies, rules and regulations, and contractual agreements related to classified staff
Partner with the CUNY Institute for State and Local Governance (ISLG) to examine and implement administrative process improvements in the School of Arts and Sciences. This strategic collaboration facilitated a new set of best practices, which will continue to be rolled out in the future.
Represent the College in matters pertaining to Human Resources on the University level and above and collaborate effectively with other CUNY-wide Human Resources officials and Confers with College and University Stakeholders to create workforce management plans addressing issues such as succession, recruitment sources, and employee career development.
Serves as a valuable resource at the Central Office, as well as on campus. Participate in small focus groups and works closely with the OHRM team tasked with changing the culture at CUNY. Leveraged her experience and expertise to review and revise existing policies and procedures so that they add value to the workflow. Continue to nurture the relationship with the Central Office. Recommend new and improved measures for performance evaluations.
Serve as a member of the Senior Cabinet
Serve on various university and college committees: HEO Screening, Workplace Violence etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience working in a higher education setting
Demonstrated experience within a complex organizational environment
ability to work effectively in a diverse, complex organization
Exceptional interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
CUNY TITLE
Assistant Vice President
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
$190,000 - $210,000, Salary commensurate with education and experience.
CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY portal on city university of New York job website <a href="http://www.cuny.edu/employment" target="_blank">www.cuny.edu/employment</a> or <a href="https://cuny.jobs/" target="_blank">https://cuny.jobs/</a> and following the CUNYFirst job system instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on search job listings, select more options to search for CUNY jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number 31081.
Click on the "apply now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.
Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as one document under cv/ resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also do not use symbols (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, –, _ or ç)).
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please include:
• cover letter or statement of scholarly interests
• curriculum vitae/ resume
• names and contact information of 3 references
Upload all documents as on single file in .pdf format
CLOSING DATE
The search will remain open until the position is filled. The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on 10/21/2025
Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position/s remain open after initial round.
JOB SEARCH CATEGORY
CUNY Job Posting: Executive
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Assistant Vice President of Human Resources

TITLE: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;ChiefTalent Officer
LOCATION: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;New York, NY (Lower EastSide)
DEPARTMENT: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Administration/Human Resources
REPORTS TO:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
SALARY RANGE: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$175,000 to $200,000 annually depending onexperience, plus excellent benefits
DATE POSTED: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;July 2024

OUR CULTURE:&nbsp; At Grand St. we believeleaders are made, not born. &nbsp;We operate on auto trust,expecting staff will do their jobs well and continue to growprofessionally. &nbsp; We assume the best intentions and give gracewhenever needed. &nbsp; Diversity, equity, and inclusion areintegral parts of our culture and personified by our leadership.Grand St. is a community and we strive to make everyone –colleagues and constituents – feel supported and seen. &nbsp;
JOB SUMMARY:&nbsp; The Chief Talent Officer(CTO) provides executive-level leadership and guidance to theorganization’s HR strategies and operations for 600+ Union andManagement staff. The CTO is responsible not only for setting,enforcing, and evaluating legally compliant human resourcespolicies, procedures, and best practices, but also identifying andimplementing long-range strategic talent management goals. You willwork closely with the Executive Team performing all facets ofHR-related duties partnering with the Chief Financial Officer(CFO), Chief Program Officer of Youth &amp; Community Development,Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Development &amp;Communications Officer (CDCO), as well as senior management staff.&nbsp;This position carries out responsibilities in the followingfunctional and strategic areas: benefits administration, employeerelations, labor relations, training, performance management,onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment,affirmative action and employment law compliance.&nbsp;
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLREQUIREMENTS:
<ul>
<li>Masters preferred</li>
<li>Minimum of 10 years of Human Resource Management experiencerequired&nbsp;</li>
<li>HR Certification preferred</li>
<li>Strategic, Talent Management and/or Business Developmentexperience preferred</li>
<li>Knowledge of proven and emerging techniques in all aspects ofpersonnel management</li>
<li>Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Excellent supervisory, leadership, interpersonal and conflictresolution skills</li>
<li>Excellent organizational skills</li>
<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills</li>
<li>Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws andregulations</li>
<li>Experience with development and implementation of humanresource information and payroll systems</li>
<li>&nbsp;Experience with labor relations in a unionizedenvironment</li>
</ul>
Supervisory Responsibilities:
<ul>
<li>Supervises Management-level HR and Payroll staff</li>
<li>Oversees the daily workflow of the HR department and theadministration of human resource programs including, but notlimited to, compensation, benefits and leaves, disciplinarymatters, disputes and investigations, performance &amp; talentmanagement, evaluations, recognition, morale, occupational healthand safety, and training and development</li>
</ul>
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
<ul>
<li>Partners with the Executive Team to develop, implement andcommunicate human resource policies, procedures, laws, standardsand government regulations</li>
<li>Maintains the Employee Handbook</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Collaborates with executive leadership to definethe&nbsp;organization's&nbsp;long-term mission and goals;identifies ways to support this mission through talentmanagement</li>
<li>Identifies key performance indicators (KPI’s) forthe&nbsp;organization's&nbsp;human resource and talent managementfunctions and assesses the&nbsp;organization's&nbsp;success andmarket competitiveness based on those metrics</li>
<li>Researches, develops, and implements competitive compensation,benefits, performance appraisal, and employee incentiveprograms</li>
<li>Oversees benefits administration including claims resolution,change reporting, approval of invoice payment, and communicatingbenefit&nbsp;information to employees</li>
<li>Ensures compliance with employment benefits, insurance, safety,401K, EEOC and other labor laws, regulations, and requirements</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Administers and manages the 401K Plan</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Maintains knowledge of laws, regulations, and best practices inemployment law, human resources, compensation and talentmanagement</li>
<li>Drafts and implements the&nbsp;organization's&nbsp;staffingbudget for the department.</li>
<li>Participates in professional development and networkingconferences and events.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Oversees department’s recruitment efforts including the postingof positions, recruitment advertising and other outreachpartnerships</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Handles labor relations matters and coordination of thegrievance process</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Monitors unemployment claims and assists with appeals onworkers’ compensation claims and coordinates between the employeeand insurance carrier</li>
<li>Responsible for Workers Compensation and 401k Audits</li>
<li>Performs other duties as required and assigned.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;Your Skills &amp;Knowledge&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Build a strong organizational culture that aligns with GrandStreet Settlement mission and implements all of those values onevery level of the organization</li>
<li>You take ownership of your work, think strategically, and takethoughtful action with very little direction</li>
<li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li>
<li>Excellent analytical and organizational skills</li>
<li>Extremely proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suiteor related software</li>
<li>People-centric and contributes to Grand St. Settlement’slegacy</li>
</ul>
BENEFITS:
<ul>
<li>Full medical insurance coverage</li>
<li>9% employer contribution to our 401k plan after 1 year</li>
<li>24 vacation days annually, 4 discretionary days, 12 sick daysannually</li>
<li>Guaranteed life Insurance and long-term disabilityinsurance</li>
<li>Flexible spending accounts</li>
<li>Travel/ commute reimbursement</li>
</ul>
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter outlining howyour skills &amp; experience meet the job descriptionto&nbsp;<a href="mailto:ctosearch@grandsettlement.org" target="_blank">ctosearch@grandsettlement.org</a>.Please include three professional references that we can contact;at least one should be a former supervisor.&nbsp;
If selected for this position, must obtain NYC Dept.of Health fingerprint clearance and State Central Registry (SCR)clearance (fees may apply); ability to maintain State CentralRegistry (SCR) clearance and fingerprint clearance throughout theduration of employment.
Employment Opportunity Employer (EOE)&nbsp;

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