Associate Director

Job Title: Associate Director
Department: People Services
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Intro:
The College is recruiting for a newly created HR management role within the Office of People Services.

Responsibilities:
The Associate Director will assist in providing strategic leadership in the planning, development and implementation of human resource programs and services, establishing a Berea model for best practices in HR management in higher education. This position will provide campus-wide leadership in recruitment strategies for staff and faculty with a focus on diversity recruitment. This new position will provide critical management continuity as the current Director has announced her intended retirement for the summer of 2013.

Qualifications:
Candidates for this position should have a broad human resources knowledge base as well as the following:  a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Administration or related field; a minimum of 3-5 years experience in an exempt level HR position, at least 2 years of which should be in a supervisory role; mastery of the many concepts and principles central to human resources management; thoughtful and sound judgment capabilities; strong interpersonal, group process and facilitation skills; strong writing and computer skills (proficiency in the following software: Excel, Word, and HRIS software); SPHR or PHR certification is preferred.

Additional Information:
Download a detailed job description.

Contact Information:
Qualified applicants should apply immediately by obtaining and completing an Application to Join the College Staff through the People Services Department in Suite 100, Fairchild Hall on the Berea College campus. Information about the application process and a detailed position description may be obtained on line at www.berea.edu/hr. Completed applications may be mailed to People Services, CPO 2189, Berea, KY 40404 or faxed to 859-985-3911. A detailed letter of interest is also required for consideration.

 

Berea College, in light of its mission in the tradition of impartial love and social equality, welcomes all peoples of the earth to learn and work here. Employment decisions are based on training, education and experience related to the requirements of the job. All applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability.