POSITION OBJECTIVE 

The Manager, Organizational Development and Human Resources will provide strategic leadership, management and oversight of all human resources activity and organizational development initiatives for the College of Arts and Sciences. The manager will proactively promote strong and effective college human resource practices and a productive and engaging work environment; develop internal policies and ensure compliance with both internal and external policies, laws, and regulations; and manage human resources-related activities with sensitivity and confidentiality. The manager will be considered the resident expert on policies, handbooks, protocols, and bylaws applicable to either staff or faculty. The manager will advise school leadership on matters related to the school¿s approximately 600 employees (comprised of 507 regular and special faculty, and 110 staff) spread over 21 departments and ensure the school's human resources strategy is responsive to the labor market and drives optimal recruitment and retention strategies. 

The manager has oversight for the following areas: special faculty reappointments and appointments; employment process for all college staff positions; organizational development, performance management, retention initiatives, terminations, employee relations, benefits and leave of absences, immigration, and human resources administration, records, and processes. The manager serves as the primary liaison with central human resources.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Manage the needs assessment and develop initiatives for process improvement, training and staff development to enhance the effectiveness of employee performance in achieving the goals and objectives of the college and university. Proactively design and develop relevant training programs for chairs and staffDirect the needs assessment and develop initiatives for process improvement, training and staff development to enhance the effectiveness of employee performance in achieving the goals and objectives of the college and university. Proactively design and develop relevant training programs for chairs and staff. Serve as a trusted resource for the chairs, department administrators, and associate deans on performance, organizational and leadership matters. Conduct needs assessments to determine measures required to enhance employee job performance and overall department or college performance. Oversee the employment process for all staff positions at the college which includes strategizing with the Associate Dean of Strategic Initiatives, Finance , and Administration, on the needs of the department and college as a whole, working with chairs or administrators on job descriptions, or needed revisions, developing a plan for aggressive and diverse recruitment strategies in collaboration with central human resources, acting as liaison between the hiring manager and central human resources in the negotiation of salary, and creating, and planning the college's onboarding and offboarding documentation and overseeing the onboarding and offboarding processes. (25%) 

Oversee the process for the efficient and precise management of the annual College of Arts and Sciences faculty reappointment process using the designated software (currently Faculty Information System (FIS)), including preparation and finalization of contracts for all regular, adjunct, and secondary appointments. Manage annual faculty salary recommendation process in coordination with department chairs. Manage faculty summer pay. Oversee non-regular appointment coverage of courses for fall and spring semesters. Oversee the appointment process (both new and continuing) for all special faculty appointments, including all postdoctoral scholars and fellows and all research and senior research associates using the designated software. In collaboration with the VISA office and HR Services, evaluate and make determinations on i