Associate Vice President of Human Resources

Associate Vice President

Human Resources

Job # 554938

Close Date: April 12, 2026

At Cal Poly Humboldt, bold hearts and open minds shape the future.

Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt began as a small college for teachers. Today Humboldt has grown into a comprehensive university with rigorous science and liberal arts programs. Designated a polytechnic in 2022, Cal Poly Humboldt provides hands-on, impactful educational opportunities that lead to meaningful, measurable outcomes for the individual, for the state, and the world.

Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to have more than 6,200 students of all backgrounds spread across 58 majors, 14 graduate programs, and 4 credential programs — all of whom contribute passion and creativity within their fields and set the stage for a future grounded in equity and sustainability. Hands-on learning, inspired teaching, ground-breaking research, and thought-provoking creative activity happen daily at Humboldt.

Finding a better future is a task for the bold and open, the down-to-earth and visionary. Cal Poly Humboldt strives to cultivate these qualities in leaders, innovators, and scholars in every field.

(Job # 554938) Administrator III, Associate Vice President, Human Resources, CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,891– $22,119 per month, Anticipated Hiring Range: $6,891 - $17,063 per month. Final salary placement is commensurate with experience, internal equity, and budget considerations.  This is a full-time, benefited, exempt, 12-month, at-will position in the Human Resources Department. This position is an Administrator III in the California State University Management Personnel Plan (MPP). Under this plan, incumbents are subject to normal management reviews and serve at the pleasure of the University President. Additional information can be found at: http://www.calstate.edu/HRAdm/policies/mpp.shtml.

This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 15 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at https://www.humboldt.edu/hr/employee-benefits.

 

Position Summary:

The Associate Vice President (AVP), Human Resources (HR) develops and implements the university’s human resources strategy in support of the university’s strategic plan. The AVP HR is a human resources partner and advisor to Cal Poly Humboldt’s senior leaders on human resources matters. The AVP HR leads the Office of Human Resources and provides strategic and day-to-day oversight of the university’s HR functions. This position provides the vision and strategic leadership necessary for planning and implementing innovative, integrated human resource programs.

Reporting to the Vice President for Administration and Finance, the AVP HR provides leadership and direction to professional and support staff. This leadership enables the development of university-wide human resource strategies implemented through key functional areas including employee relations, compliance, organizational learning and professional development, benefits, recruitment, classification and compensation, and payroll.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Human Resources Management and Administration - 70%

Leadership Responsibilities

Lead all core Human Resources areas including employee relations, compliance, organizational learning and professional development, benefits, recruitment, classification and compensation, and payroll. Serves as a key partner to leadership, providing strategic counsel on workforce planning, talent management, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.

Guide a team of human resources professionals and ensure that the department provides high-quality, timely, and transparent service to the campus community. Serves as a visible, trusted partner, building relationships through active listening and collaboration, while identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve policies, and enhance service delivery.

Promote a culture that integrates and empowers Human Resources staff, supports cross-functional collaboration, and strengthens communications and relationship building efforts throughout the campus community.

Employee Relations:

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