Position Summary The Divisional Director of Human Resources autonomously serves as the primary division human resource contact, providing expertise and guidance with regard to recruitment, benefits, compensation, payroll, travel relocation, new hire orientation, onboarding, and ongoing employee functional training utilizing the systems, policies, and procedures specific to SDSU’s University Relations and Development Division as well as the California State University, SDSU, Council of Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and other regulatory agencies. The director reports to the CFO of The Campanile Foundation, with a dotted line to the Vice President for University Relations and Development.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- In consultation with URAD Leadership, oversee URAD divisional recruitment and retention efforts.
- Identify, adopt, and benchmark best practices and identify applicable takeaways to develop a high-quality divisional recruitment and retention program.
- Maintain and direct a comprehensive, integrated URAD orientation and onboarding program for new hires.
- Build, maintain, and direct the implementation of a comprehensive, integrated training and professional development and retention program addressing divisional-specific training, initiatives, policies, and practices that promote and foster divisional excellence, the enhancement of individual and team performance and effectiveness, staff engagement, and professional growth and career advancement.
- As the division’s liaison with SDSU HR, Labor and Employee Relations, and SDSURF HR, I provide assistance and guidance to managers and their staff regarding retention, employer/employee relations, employee conduct, interpretation of applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions, performance evaluation processes, progressive discipline, grievance handling, terminations, telework, and all other URAD personnel matters and processes.
- Manage the divisional performance evaluation process to ensure consistency throughout the division. This includes providing management and supervisory training, coordinating, facilitating, and reviewing performance evaluations and approval processes, collecting and collating data to provide benchmarking analysis, record keeping, and submission of final evaluations to SDSU HR.
- Managed business continuity planning process and submissions for division.
- Serve as the URAD DEI committee chair and represent the division on the University’s Equity Council.
This is a full-time (1.0 time-base), benefits-eligible, at-will position. This position is designated exempt under FLSA and is not eligible for overtime compensation. Standard SDSU work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., but may vary based on operational needs.
This position is approved for partial telecommuting with onsite work in San Diego.
Department Summary University Relations and Development (URAD) shares the university’s vision and mission, underscored in the 2020 five-year strategic plan. The plan identifies five strategic priorities: Becoming a Premier Public Research University: A New Kind of Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI); Resilience. Designed to Thrive; We Are SDSU; Equity and Inclusion in Everything We Do; and Students at Our Core.
URAD units work together to create enduring relationships with alumni, parents, donors, students, and the community to generate private support for SDSU students, faculty, and diverse programs. URAD handles a range of services encompassing stewardship, events, gift administration, communications, and more.
Within URAD, the departments of Development, SDSU Alumni, Planned Giving, Special Events, Donor Relations, Marketing and Communications, Financial Management, Data Management, Prospect Research and Management, and Operations are making a difference in the lives of SDSU’s 35,000 students.
URAD had another record-setting fundraising year in 2022-2023 with $136.9M total raised. Other superlatives in 2022-2023 include 16,534 total gifts, 2,254 scholarships awarded, and 5,969 first-time donors. The latest fundraising success can be credited to the university’s goal of building a world-class university campus, research center, and multi-use stadium in Mission Valley to serve higher education, the public good, and the community’s goals and aspirations.
University Relations and Development at San Diego State University is committed to upholding, as a foundational belief, a supportive working environment of inclusion that values, honors, and respects, all members of our team and the University community. We strive to engage in and promote the fair and equitable recruitment and training of URAD staff members, develop meaningful relationships with all groups in our diverse campus community, and share philanthropic stories that highlight the impact of and opportunity for diverse giving by our SDSU community.
University Relations and Development firmly believes that an inclusive environment facilitates critical and creative thinking and that differences in identities, values, beliefs, and perspectives are fundamental to our mission of generating philanthropic support for the university and its student body. Within University Relations and Development, the term diversity implies respect for all and an understanding of individual differences and other characteristics protected by applicable state or federal law so that all members of the community are treated at all times with dignity and respect. We value diversity and inclusion in the working environment and believe it is vital to the fulfillment of the university’s mission.
Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in areas of talent management or human resources.
Key Qualifications - Working knowledge of operational and fiscal analysis techniques.
- Experience using PeopleSoft HCM.
- Experience working in a collective bargaining environment.
- Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and the ability to interpret and comply with the Institute's policies and guidelines, including bargaining unit policies and guidelines.
- A high degree of interest in and commitment to higher education.
- Proven ability to work across a complex organization and interact and partner with various levels of management, staff, faculty, and outside constituents.
- Proven experience in leadership, management, and engagement of talent in a changing and complex environment.
- Strong ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion; ability to use independent judgment and manage and impart information to a range of clientele.
- Strong and sophisticated oral and written communication skills along with exceptional interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to solve a wide range of problems and develop practical and thorough solutions.
- Proven ability to provide exceptional customer service to ensure that all constituents, both internal and external, have their needs met in an efficient and timely manner.
- Demonstrated ability to make complex decisions, problem-solve and practice hands-on management.
- Proven ability to develop and disseminate new or existing policies to all constituents.
Compensation and Benefits San Diego State University will offer a competitive salary based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. San Diego State University also offers a rich benefits package that includes:
- Extensive Leave benefits: 15 paid holidays, 24 vacation days, and 12 sick days per year;
- Retirement security through a CalPERS defined benefit pension (with CalPERS and UC Retirement Plan reciprocity) and retiree healthcare benefits;
- An array of health, dental, and vision coverage at no cost or low-cost to the employee; and
- California State University system fee reduction program (fee waiver) for the employee or their qualified dependent.
Anticipated hiring range: $80,000 - $90,000
Diversity and Community at SDSU At SDSU, our diversity gives us power and benefits every single member of our community.
Through our commitment to equity and inclusion, we encourage all members of our community to purposefully learn from one another through open and respectful dialogue and responsible engagement. For more information, click here .
Principles of Community
At San Diego State University, we are a community of diverse individuals who have and represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities. This diversity lends our community strength, and we commit to creating and sustaining an inclusive and intellectually vibrant environment that benefits all members of our university.
SDSU’s Principles of Community is an aspirational statement that is intended to evolve over time. The statement reflects the ideals we are encouraged to uphold in our interactions with one another.
Supplemental Information Initial review of the required application materials, including cover letters and resumes, will begin on April 22, 2024. For full consideration, please apply by April 21, 2024.
The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
San Diego State University is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (e.g., H-1B visa). Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Offers of employment are contingent upon the presentation of documents that demonstrate a person's identity and authorization to work in the United States, which are consistent with the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. SDSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current SDSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.
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SDSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers all qualified candidates for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered military and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who request accommodation by contacting Casie Martinez at cmartinez12@sdsu.edu
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