at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Assistant Dean for Human ResourcesCollege of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Assistant Dean for Human Resources
POSITION SUMMARY :
Serves as the chief Human Resources (HR) officer for the College of ACES with oversight and management of HR professionals, operations, policies, and compliance efforts. This position also has oversight for the ACES HR Integrated Services that provides HR support to academic units, research, Extension, and administration units in the College.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
HR Oversight & Leadership
• Advises the dean and college leadership on sensitive, complex HR matters that require in-depth knowledge of both HR policy and practice, faculty affairs, and college and departmental organizational structures.
• Serves as a resource to leadership of the college, Extension, and Agricultural Experimentation Station in areas related to hiring, promotion, retention, employee and labor relations, staffing plans, and training initiatives. Participates as a member of the Dean's leadership team.
• Oversees and coordinates executive officer search and hire process (i.e., department heads, associate & assistant deans), and for other positions as requested by the dean.
• Represents the college on labor management teams for union negotiations at the request of Illinois Human Resources; collaborate closely with the dean, associate deans, department heads, and ACES HR team to provide strategic guidance on the impact of collective bargaining agreements within academic units.
• Represents the college on HR Caucus that meets monthly with the Senior Associate Chancellor for HR to discuss and strategize HR-related matters. Represents the College on other ad-hoc campus committees as requested or creates opportunities for team members to serve.
• Provide direct supervision to professional HR staff within ACES HR to include day-to-day operations, annual evaluation, and career development.
HR Strategy & Compliance
• Ensures college-wide HR policy and training compliance for all academic departments, working closely with the heads/directors, budget officers, and unit HR personnel.
• Collaborates with college leadership on HR strategies to maximize utilization of college resources. Consults with department heads on various HR needs within their units and provides strategic guidance when appropriate .
• Prepares ad hoc reports on staffing trends, salary comparisons, and progress in attaining inclusion goals using payroll and HR data in the Electronic Data Warehouse.
• Work closely with the EEO officer in the college to assure compliance with the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Program in all of its aspects as outlined in the campus EEO Plan. Gather, analyze, and share data (including annual goals for the units) as needed with the EEO officer to ensure alignment of college guidelines for equitable hiring practices in ACES .
• Work closely with the associate dean of DEI to enhance equity and inclusion in all college practices and policies.
• Assists college leadership with promotional and retention cases, faculty recruitment, faculty loss data, and other high-level HR-related activities.
• Develops, implements, and oversees adherence to college-wide policies related to HR administration, operations, and employee relations.
• Assesses college-wide HR training needs and coordinate implementations of HR applications, policies, and operating procedures within the College.
Organizational & Operational Strategy
• Serve as key advisor to the dean in determining and implementing efficient and effective college organizational structure to support college purpose driven goals and mission.
• Partner with ACES leadership, specifically the Office of Budget and Finance and the Office of DEI in strategic fiscal hiring plans, and college-wide impacts of compression, equity and retention.
• Support the dean in college organizational structure and operations special projects that advance purpose driven goals.
Assumes additional and appropriate related HR duties to further the mission of the College of ACES.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS :
Education and Experience
Required:
- Master's degree in Human Resource Management , Labor and Employment Relations, Master of Business Administration, or a related , applicable field.
- Minimum ten (10) years of progressive work experience in human resource administration.
- Minimum six (6) years of supervisory and management experience involving administration, personnel, and organizational responsibilities within a large and complex organization with demonstrated proven capability for successful team building and performance management.
- Direct experience with employee relations, conflict management and resolution.
- Experience and knowledge of University of Illinois HR systems, processes including academic and civil service personnel policies and procedures.
- Direct experience or familiarity with Extension.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills, e.g. reliability, resourceful, equitable , adaptable, efficient problem-solving, etc.
- Exemplary conflict resolution skills demonstrated .
- Demonstrated commitment to collaborative teamwork and relationship building
This is a full-time ( 100 FTE %, 12/12 ) academic professional appointment. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. The budgeted salary range for the position is $ 145,000 to $ 175,000 . Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position .
PROPOSED STARTING DATE:
The proposed start is as soon as possible after the closing date.
APPLICATON PROCEDURES:
Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of the posting on https://jobs.illinois.edu and upload your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. To ensure full consideration, applications should be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on July 31, 2025 . All requested information must be submitted via the online system for your application to be considered.
For further information, please contact Dr. Adam Davis, search chair, via e-mail at asdavis1@illinois.edu . For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits .
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .
Requisition ID: 1031538
Job Category: Professional and Administrative
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