Assistant Director of University Housing Human Resources

Department: University Housing
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 per year
Compensation Band: OS-OA08-Fiscal Year 2024-2025
FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

October 3, 2024; Position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include the following in your online application:
• Relevant work history, dates of employment, and education. These details are used to determine if applicants meet the minimum and preferred qualifications.
• Three professional references, including your current or most recent supervisor. Candidates will be notified prior to references being contacted and have a chance to update information if necessary.

Department Summary

University Housing, a department within the Division of Student Services and Enrollment Management, is committed to supporting student success by cultivating inclusive communities. Our goal is to provide a robust living experience through accessible and affordable state-of-the-art housing, dining, and social and academic programs for the entire student body to develop community leaders, innovators, and change-makers who will enrich the future.

We value equity and inclusion, responsibility and integrity, innovation and learning, and safety and security. University Housing staff work hard to incorporate these values into daily work and practices to ensure an excellent UO experience.

University Housing units include Business Services Operations, Dining Services, Facilities Services, Promotions & Student Recruitment, and Residence Life. University Housing is a $100-million dollar educational and business department that is a self-sustaining, self-liquidating agency of the University (receives no tuition or tax support for its operating budget).

Living on campus adds tremendous value for students and the University. Students who live on campus their first year have higher grades, are retained at the University of Oregon at higher rates, graduate at higher rates, and graduate more quickly.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of University Housing for Business Service Operations, the Assistant Director of University Housing Human Resources (HR) manages a team of 3 – 4 professional staff who oversees all aspects of University Housing’s human resources, payroll, and recruitment functions. A primary focus for this position is managing University Housing’s employee labor and relation (ELR) functions. This includes assisting the team with ADA accommodations, protected leave requests, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes for a diverse workforce.

University Housing consists of around 80 officers of administration, 360 classified staff, and 1,000 student employees. The classified and student staff are part of a unionized workforce. The Assistant Director of University Housing HR collaborates closely with University Housing Unit Directors, the Director of University Housing, as well as campus HR partners to navigate the complex ELR matters that arise in our dynamic environment. This position is responsible for developing processes that align with and support the department, divisional, and University goals.

University Housing is looking for an enthusiastic leader who can direct the team in the daily transactional load while maintaining excellent customer service to our larger department. We are excited to bring an HR partner on to the team who can assist the department in strategic planning and training development.

Minimum Requirements

• Four years of human resources experience
• Two years of experience managing professional staff

*HR experience is subject matter expertise in one or more of the functional areas of HR, such as recruitment and hiring; classification and compensation; employee and labor relations; or employee training, development, and retention.

Professional Competencies

• High-level interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and demonstrated commitment to the highest standards of confidentiality and integrity
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships and work effectively with colleagues, faculty, staff, and students from a variety of diverse backgrounds
• Understanding and knowledge of employment law related to equal opportunity, discrimination, affirmative action
• Strong written and oral communication skills, and attention to detail in composing, typing and proof-reading materials
• Excellent problem-solving and customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Current PHR or SHRM-CP certification