Associate Director, Employee Engagement and Organizational Effectiveness

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Position Information
Position Title	Associate Director, Employee Engagement and Organizational Effectiveness
Department	Human Resources Office
Position Category	Staff – NonClassified
Job Summary	The Associate Director is responsible for overseeing initiatives, projects, and programs that promote employee recruitment, development, engagement and satisfaction, and that directly contribute to the college’s mission, organizational health, and institutional effectiveness.
Duties and Responsibilities	Develop a focused strategic plan to recruit, hire, and retain, talented and diverse employees; design and implement related processes, systems, and tools. Identify and establish recruitment networks to identify diverse candidates; provide guidance in targeted outreach. Working collaboratively with other stakeholders, develop and implement innovative, creative, high-impact people management and learning strategies that promote positive employee engagement and performance. Lead work on college’s institutional culture and organizational effectiveness; partner with stakeholders to create programs, tools, systems, communication plans, and experiences (including, but not limited to, the structural components such as strategic planning, governance, and employee programs) that engage our employees at all levels and inspire a positive, engaged, inclusive, adaptive, and accountable culture that aligns with the college’s mission. Design, implement, and facilitate employee programs; regularly assess and evaluate talent acquisition technology, tools, networks, organizations, programs, and processes. Provide research, analysis, consultation and recommendations for continuous improvement and organizational effectiveness. Demonstrate a commitment to a diverse and inclusive working and educational environment and to the philosophy and mission of a community college. Work collaboratively, listen effectively, and build rapport with diverse constituencies. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications	Educational and professional requirements: Bachelor’s degree MBA or Master’s degree in field related to Organizational Development, Psychology, Leadership or Human Resources Experience building programs and initiatives to support effective workforces and a diverse and inclusive environment, including leadership development, employee learning and development, and engagement programs. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including significant facilitation and training skills and experience. 3+ years’ experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders in program development, organizational development, talent management and employee development.
Preferred Qualifications	Preferred experience and skills: Experience working in a unionized environment. Experience with external vendors for training, coaching, or other learning supports.
Reports To	Associate Vice President, Institutional Equity & Human Resources
Campus Location	Initially located at the Warwick Campus
Work Schedule	Calendar
Shift, Days, and Additional Work Schedule Information
Full-time/Part-time	Full-Time
Permanent/Limited Position	Permanent
Benefits	Yes
Name of Bargaining Unit Union	None
Pay Grade	BOE 14
Salary Range	Salary range begins at $64,019
Additional Salary Information	Salary commensurate with education and experience
Civil Service List position	No
Licenses, Tools and Equipment	Personal computer and software; other various office equipment which may include, telephones, copy and fax machines, calculators, etc. Must have access to and use own transportation.
Environmental Conditions	This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environments.
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary or grant)

Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies	1
Application Open Date	01/28/2019
Application Close Date (includes the grace period)	02/18/2019
Open Until Filled	Yes
Comments	The Community College of Rhode Island is the state’s only public comprehensive associate degree-granting institution. We provide affordable open access to higher education at locations throughout the state. Our primary mission is to offer recent high school graduates and returning adults the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth through an array of academic, career and lifelong learning programs. We meet the wide-ranging educational needs of our diverse student population, building on our rich tradition of excellence in teaching and our dedication to all students with the ability and motivation to succeed. We set high academic standards necessary for transfer and career success, champion diversity, respond to community needs, and contribute to our state’s economic development and the region’s workforce. Our college is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive work environment that supports the success of all our employees. We believe that employees who feel valued and respected will create policies, programs, practices and services to effectively meet the needs and exceed the expectations of our increasingly diverse student population. We are committed to hiring and retaining diverse, culturally competent staff members at all levels of our college who not only reflect the demographics of our state but also continue to deepen their skills and competencies to serve our community. As a part of CCRI’s commitment to an inclusive, engaged, and productive workforce dedicated to the mission of the institution and success of our students, the college is seeking a collaborative, people-focused, and creative thought leader in organizational effectiveness and employee development to join our Institutional Equity & Human Resources team. The Associate Director is responsible for overseeing initiatives, projects, and programs that promote employee recruitment, development, engagement and satisfaction, and that directly contribute to the college’s mission, organizational health, and institutional effectiveness. We encourage candidates to apply who have demonstrated capacity to create inclusive work environments, work effectively on increasingly diverse teams, and serve our diverse community.
Special Instructions to Applicants	The closing date to apply for this position is 2/18/2019. This date includes a five-day grace period. Application materials will not be accepted after 11:59pm EST on 2/18/19. To apply for this position, complete CCRI’s online application, and attach a cover letter and resume. You do not need to complete the ‘Education History’ or ‘Employment History’ sections within the application if you are attaching a resume that includes the same information. Please include name and contact information for three references within the application. Finalists will be required to provide official college transcripts. If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311. TTY: 401-825-2313.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree or higher?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have an MBA or Master’s degree (or higher) in a field related to Organizational Development, Psychology, Leadership or Human Resources?
- Yes
- No
* Please list your degree(s) earned:(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have experience building programs and initiatives to support effective workforces and a diverse and inclusive environment, including leadership development, employee learning and development, and engagement programs?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholders in program development, organizational development, talent management and employee development?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have experience working in a unionized environment?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have experience with external vendors for training, coaching, or other learning supports?
- Yes
- No
* To improve CCRI’s advertising strategy, please let us know where you FIRST learned of this job opportunity? Please be specific when using web site or publication names (example: LinkedIn, HigherEdjobs, Chronicle, personal referral, etc.). Thank you.(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Resume

Optional Documents

Other Document

CCRI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

CCRI recognizes that diversity and inclusivity are essential to creating a dynamic, positive and high-performing educational and work environment and to helping prepare our students for lifelong success. We welcome applicants who can contribute to the College’s commitment to excellence created by diversity and inclusivity.

CCRI prohibits discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or status as a protected veteran. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination shall be referred to the College’s Director of Institutional Equity & Title IX Coordinator, Elizabeth Canning, ecanning@ccri.edu.

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