Vice Chancellor of Human Resources

Yosemite Community College District

VICE CHANCELLOR OF
HUMAN RESOURCES

Minimum Qualifications:
• Master’s degree required from an accredited college or university preferably in human resources management, organizational management, or a related field.

• Five years of increasingly responsible experience in senior leadership in higher education.

• Demonstrable successful experience in organizational management and collective bargaining with knowledge of pertinent laws, management and supervision principles, progressive discipline, and familiarity with relevant portions of the Education and Government Codes.

• Sensitivity to and knowledge of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds within the community college environment.


Salary/Other:
The Yosemite Community College District offers a comprehensive fringe benefit package including medical, dental, vision, sick leave, vacation and opportunities for professional development. Salary and other benefits depend upon experience and qualifications, are highly competitive and are negotiated with the Chancellor.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Advises the Chancellor’s Cabinet and Governing Board on human resources issues, including personnel management, diversity initiative, employee relations, legal compliance, quality enhancement, issues and concerns

• Leads the District’s negotiations process.

• Manages district human resources, including the planning coordination, evaluation and direction of: recruitment, benefits administration, employee relations, equal employment opportunity compliance, workers’ compensation, diversity, human resources information systems, human resources operations, employee and organization development.

• Plans, develops, and recommends human resources policies, procedures, and objectives.

• Directs the comprehensive recruitment, successful retention, and promotional opportunities of a diverse and high quality workforce.

• In collaboration with designated college and district groups, develops, recommends, and implements immediate and long-term strategies pertaining to human resources.

• Plans, organizes, and administers a comprehensive employer/employee relations program, including conducting negotiations with labor organizations and the administration and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements.

• Serves as liaison to labor organizations in analyzing problems and in developing alternative solutions.

• Provides effective leadership in personnel dispute resolutions, investigations, and disciplinary actions.

• Oversees state and federal reporting relative to human resources, including participation in local and national surveys.

• Interprets and carries out rules, regulations, and policies of the Governing Board and directives of the Chancellor as they affect the negotiations process, labor relations, and legal issues related to human resources.

• Cultivates positive working relationships throughout the district and with labor partners.

• Leads the District in monitoring and complying with all institutional, county, state, and federal requirements.

• Ensures continuous improvement of human resources services through organization change management, use of technology solutions, assessment of best practices, and feedback from internal users and external customers to increase productivity, service, quality, and effectiveness.

• Cultivates understanding, sensitivity, and active champion of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and educational environment.

• Promotes a work culture of customer service, innovation, and quality services to students, staff, and the community.

• Manages the Human Resource department, including budget, planning, and staff.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Demonstrated Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of current practices in leadership, organizational management as they apply to human resources administration for higher education.
• Work collaboratively to strengthen intra-college, community, and district-wide staff relations.
• Evidence of strong communications skills.
• Commitment to participatory governance.

Closing Date: Friday, March 29, 2013 at 11:59 P.M.

Selection Procedures:
Applications are accepted online only and at: http://www.yosemite.edu [4]
Choose/Click: “Job Announcements” then “Search Jobs”

For step-by-step instructions on how to apply: Click: “Online Application User Guide”

Online applications must be received no later than the closing date of
Friday, March 29, 2013, by 11:59 P.M.

A list of public computer locations is available at: http://www.yosemite.edu/hr/Publiccomputerlist7-25-11.pdf [5]

Applicants with ADA needs may contact Pam Gurnari, Human Resources Employment Analyst 209-575-6901 to arrange for computer assistance.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
1. An online Yosemite Community College District Application.
2. A personal letter of application.
3. Resume or Vita.
4. Unofficial transcripts or list of graduate courses.

ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION:
Applications will be reviewed by a screening committee, which will select candidates to be interviewed. After interviews, a recommendation will be forwarded to the Chancellor and Board of Trustees.

Official offer of employment may be extended only by the Chancellor or Vice Chancellor, Human Resources.

Federal law requires that the District employ only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States. Written verification of employment eligibility is required.

A background investigation of new employees is required, including reference checks and a state criminal history report. The cost for the criminal history report will be the responsibility of the successful candidate.








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