at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job SummaryThe Director, Academic Labor and Employee Relations provides strategic and operational leadership to the Academic Labor & Employee Relations (LER) section in the Provost’s Office. The Academic LER section will plan, negotiate, and administer labor contracts for ISU’s academic bargaining units; ISU currently has three academic bargaining units covering 650+/- instructional Tenured and Tenure Track Faculty, 550+/- instructional and clinical Non-Tenure Track Faculty, and 450+/- Graduate Teaching Assistants. In addition to management and oversight of academic labor contracts, the Academic LER section will consult with supervisory staff regarding performance issues for Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty, Non-Tenure Track Faculty, Faculty Associates at the University’s laboratory schools, and Graduate Assistants.
The Academic LER section in the Provost’s Office is a new section at ISU. The majority of the duties of the Academic LER section are currently performed by the LER section of Human Resources. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will work closely with the LER section of Human Resources and that the Academic duties performed by the LER section of Human Resources will be shifted to the Academic LER section in the Provost’s Office over a period of time to be collaboratively determined by Human Resources and the Provost’s Office.
The duties performed in this role are professional, sensitive, and related to public relations. Extreme judgment is required for union contract negotiations, grievance administration, and discipline. The successful candidate must be able to shift priorities quickly. Problem resolution, research/ investigation, analytical, and persuasive skills are vital in this role.
Commensurate with experience
Work HoursVaries
Functional ExpectationsMust be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at a workstation for extended periods
2. Move about in various locations on and off campus as needed to complete day-to-day work
3. Effectively communicate on a daily basis
June 1, 2024
Required Applicant DocumentsResume
Cover Letter
Three References
Writing Sample - Please provide a writing sample from a labor or employee relations capacity, such as a grievance response or letter. Sensitive information can be redacted.
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Special Instructions for ApplicantsThe review process for job applications will start on April 22nd and will continue until the position is filled.
Contact Information for ApplicantsMeghan Lugo, mmlugo1@ilstu.edu, (309) 438-5680, Human Resources
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