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The Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Human Resources is a senior leader within the Finance & Administration division at SUNY Delhi. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Finance & Administration, this role works in close partnership with the College President and is a member of the leadership team. This role is critical in supporting the College's strategic vision by fostering an inclusive, compliant, and service-oriented workplace culture that empowers faculty, staff, and students.

As a key member of the senior leadership team, the AVP serves as the institution's Chief Human Resources Officer, Affirmative Action Officer, Title IX Coordinator for employees, and New York State Ethics Officer. The AVP is responsible for the strategic oversight and operational management of the Human Resources Department, including supervision of the HR team, policy development, and compliance with federal, state, SUNY, and Civil Service laws and regulations.

This leadership position calls for an innovative and thoughtful human resources professional who is committed to excellence, equity, and continuous improvement in service to a diverse campus community.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Advisory

+ Serve as the principal advisor to senior campus leadership on all matters related to human resources, employee relations, affirmative action, ethics, benefits, and Title IX compliance for employees.

+ Provide forward-thinking leadership and policy direction across all HR functional areas, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and legal mandates.

+ Strategic Vision: Ability to align HR strategy with institutional goals and long-term planning.

+ Collaboration: Ability to build strong partnerships across campus departments and external stakeholders.

Department Oversight

+ Lead and manage daily operations of the Human Resources Department, supervising a team of five professional/classified staff members.

+ Promote a customer-focused, data-informed, and results-oriented service model across all HR functions.

+ Communication Excellence: Clear, transparent, and persuasive communication with all levels of faculty, staff, and leadership.

+ Resilience & Adaptability: Capacity to lead with steadiness through change and uncertainty.

Compliance & Labor Relations

+ Ensure ongoing compliance with collective bargaining agreements, federal and state employment laws, SUNY and Civil Service policies, and campus procedures.

+ Represent SUNY Delhi on labor-management committees and lead negotiations or dispute resolutions in collaboration with campus leadership and legal counsel.

Talent Management

+ Administer classification and compensation systems consistent with NYS Civil Service and SUNY guidelines.

+ Collaborate with the Chief Diversity Officer to enhance inclusive recruitment, hiring, and onboarding practices.

Training & Development

+ Design and implement comprehensive compliance and professional development training for supervisors and employees to strengthen HR-related competencies and foster a respectful, accountable workplace.

Organizational Development

+ Continually assess and improve HR services and processes to better support faculty, staff, and administrators.

+ Develop strategies to attract, retain, and engage a diverse and talented workforce that supports SUNY Delhi's mission and values.

+ Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Commitment to enhancing HR systems, practices, and services through data-informed decision-making.

Confidentiality & Ethics

+ Exercise the highest level of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee matters.

+ Model ethical leadership and integrity in all interactions, setting a standard for HR professionals and the broader campus community.

+ Emotional Intelligence: Empathy, diplomacy, and tact in sensitive or high-stakes situations.

+ Integrity & Ethics: High moral and ethical standards consistent with the roles of Affirmative Action Officer, Ethics Officer, and Title IX Coordinator.

Job Requirements:

+ Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Labor Relations, Organizational Development, or a closely related field.

+ Seven (7) years of progressively responsible management experience including exposure to employee and labor relations, classification and compensation, compliance, and policy administration.

+ Supervisory experience leading and developing professional or administrative staff.

+ Knowledge of employment law, collective bargaining agreements, and regulatory compliance (federal, state, and/or public sector).

+ Proven ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive personnel matters.

+ Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills with the ability to build trust and credibility across a diverse campus community.

+ Commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that supports the mission and values of SUNY Delhi.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Higher Education Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.

+ Ten (10) or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in a public sector, higher education, or unionized environment.

+ Demonstrated experience in labor relations, including participation in negotiations and grievance resolution.

+ Knowledge of New York State Civil Service and SUNY system policies and procedures.

+ Experience serving as or collaborating with Affirmative Action Officers, Title IX Coordinators, or Ethics Officers.

+ Proven success in organizational development, change management, and process improvement initiatives.

Additional Information:

+ Start date: TBD

+ Work schedule: Calendar year, 12 months

+ Salary: $125,000

+ Reports to: Vice President of Finance and Administration

+ Budget Title: Assistant Vice President of Human Resources

+ This position offers full New York State Management Confidential (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/MC13-Unclassified-Benefits-at-Glance.pdf) benefits, which are among the most comprehensive in the country with an excellent fringe benefits package

+ Click here for more Information for Prospective Employees (http://www.suny.edu/benefits/newprospective-employees/)

SUNY Delhi has a strong commitment to Affirmative Action and Cultural Diversity. The College welcomes responses from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

SUNY Delhi is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community for our students and employees. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of the background check.

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Clery Statement

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report (http://www.delhi.edu/campus-life/police/fire-safety-reports/index.php) (ASR) for SUNY Delhi online. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Delhi University Police Department at 607-746-4700.