Chief Human Resources Officer at Community Colleges of Spokane in Spokane, Washington

Job Description:

Community Colleges of Spokane (CCS) District Equity Statement

CCS believes that access to high-quality education in a safe and inclusive environment is the right of all individuals and imperative for the continued advancement of a strong democracy and workforce. We also believe higher education institutions have an obligation to work toward and demonstrate progress in ensuring equity amongst their students, faculty, and staff. Equity is grounded in the principle of fairness. In higher education, equity refers to ensuring that each student receives what they need to be successful through the intentional design of the college experience.

Please be aware that this recruitment closes at 4:00 p.m. PST. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

The Community Colleges of Spokane seeks qualified candidates for Chief Human Resources Officer position.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Act as principal human resources management advisor to the Chancellor and serve as a member of the Chancellors executive team. Support and advise college/unit leadership. Lead recruitment, screening, and selection function for all non-executive positions, ensuring merit and competency-based principles, legal and procedural compliance, incorporation of equity practices, and efficiency and timely processes result in talent acquisition necessary to advance CCS strategy. Lead labor relations function to ensure collective bargaining agreements that reflect CCS principles and strategy, represent management in bargaining and contract compliance processes, chair labor/management meetings, build effective working relationships with labor advocates/leaders, and partner to problem-solve issues. Lead employee relations function to ensure effective communication of programs and services, provide onboarding that provides compliance, clarification, and community for new CCS employees, provide/communicate critical information related to services, workplace rules, and assistance programs. Administrate employee assistance program contract and a longevity/service recognition program for central administration. Lead mandatory benefit administration to include processing and responding to workers compensation and unemployment claims, gathering information, and responding to regulatory agencies. Lead employment contracting processes to include issuing new employment contracts, notice of terms, revised and renewal contract terms in compliance with procedure and collective bargaining agreements. Consult with appointing authorities on contract renewals and process decisions for each contractual term including issuing/processing non-renewals. Lead leave administration and consultation to ensure legal mandate compliance and communication/consultation with employees, supervisors, and medical providers, where applicable. Lead classification and compensation management to include administrating CCS and State of Washington classification structures, conducting reallocation and reorganization studies, implementing accepted recommendations/findings, and consulting with management and employees regarding allocations. Recommend and maintain salary structures that provide internally consistent and externally competitive compensation. Prepare related studies and reports. Oversee faculty tenure review process ensuring adherence to contractual and regulatory requirements and timelines, consulting with tenure committees to implement improvement plans and mediate committee issues and prepare files and recommendations for board consideration and action. Lead performance management processes to include effective performance evaluation and appraisal systems that accurately record performance and engages supervisors and employees in regular discussion of performance and professional development. Investigates allegations of performance or behavior violations, issues findings and advises management on appropriate next actions. Represents management in disciplinary processes and consults with management regarding related collective bargaining and procedural provisions. Lead a variety of integrated HR information systems providing efficient processing of routine personnel actions. Utilizes data to produce reports identifying trends and patterns important to CCS strategy management and facilitates leadership discussion of those reports. Ensure compliant and effective management of personnel records to include processing, management, and retention in compliance with laws, regulations, procedures, and security/confidentiality expectations. Supervise and mentor division directors, executive assistant, and other direct reports. Encourage and facilitate professional development for division staff members. Continually evaluate staffing needs and succession planning. Monitor timeliness of completion of employee evaluations. Ensure all personnel matters are handled in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement and procedures. * Inform and educate staff about behavior and performance expectations, provide timely and accurate feedback regarding performance, and ensure performance and behavioral problems are corrected promptly and effectively. * Direct the preparation, review and consolidation of division business plans, budgets, and forecasts. Clearly communicate the financial implications of HR projects and activities to district and college executives. * Take responsibility for all division-related administrative procedures implementing Board policy. Recommend new or changes to existing Board policies and complementary administrative procedures for consideration. * Stay current with developments in HR services, technologies, and programs. * Develop and maintain strategic relationships with regional and statewide higher education partners. * Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. * Comply with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements. * Support and advance the CCS strategic plan, and perform other duties as assigned. * *Indicates this is an essential duty.

COMPENTENCIES

Manages Complexity: Experience making sense of complex, high-quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Decision Quality: Ability to make good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. Resourcefulness: Experience securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently Plans & Aligns: Plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Ensures Accountability: Ability to hold self and others accountable to meet commitments. Drives Results: Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Collaborates: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Builds Effective Teams: Ability to build strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Instills Trust: Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Self-Development: Actively seeks new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels. Nimble Learning: Actively learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Masters degree from an accredited institution in human resource management, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field. Relevant administrative experience reflective of the responsibilities of this position.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

SHRM-SCP or equivalent professional certification.

Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States.This is an absolute condition of employment. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the district to sponsor an H1-B visa. In addition, the Community Colleges of Spokane maintains a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles.Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.Once an applicant is chosen for a position, they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law.

To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required competencies andsubmit a complete application packet, which includes the following:

CCS online application. * Cover letter addressing your qualifications relevant to the responsibilities of this position. * Resume. * References the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references. * College transcript(s) if applicable - unofficial/copies of transcripts are acceptable for initial application, official copies must be submitted upon acceptance of job offer. NOTE: All of the above are required to ensure your consideration for this position. The item(s) marked with an asterisk are required attachments to your application prior to submission. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR atCCS.recruiter@ccs.spokane.edu Community Colleges of Spokane does not discriminate in its programs, activities and employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, marital status, pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, parental status or families with children, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C, honorably discharged veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, use of trained guide dog or service animal by a person with disability, genetic information or any other legally protected category. Direct all inquiries or grievances regarding access and Title IX or ADA to: Amy McCoy | Chief Compliance Officer Title IX and ADA Coordinator Community Colleges of Spokane 2917 W. Whistalks Way, MS 3027 Spokane, WA. 99224-5288 ccs.titleix@ccs.spokane.edu 509-279-6012 Direct all inquiries regarding equal opportunity compliance and/or grievances to: Greg Stevens | Chief Strategy and Administration Officer Community Colleges of Spokane P.O. Box 6000, MS1004 Spokane, WA. 99217-6000 509-434-5040

Native Land Acknowledgement We are honored to acknowledge that the Community Colleges of Spokane, and our main campuses for Spokane Falls and Spokane Community College, are located on the traditional and sacred homelands of the Spokane Tribe. We also provide services in a region that includes the traditional and sacred homelands of the Coeur dAlene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Kalispel Tribe, and Nez Perce Tribe. We pay our respect to tribal elders both past and present as well as to all Indigenous people today. This land holds their cultural DNA, and we are honored and grateful to be here on their traditional lands. We give thanks to the legacy of the original people and their descendants and pledge to honor their stewardship and values.

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