Associate Vice President of Human Resources
SALARY $110,880.00 - $162,456.00 Annually
LOCATION Salem Campus. Salem, OR
JOB TYPE Exempt
JOB NUMBER M27030
DIVISION 131200 Governance & Administration
DEPARTMENT 131200 Human Resources
OPENING DATE 05/07/2025
CLOSING DATE 6/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
JOB INFORMATION
The Associate Vice President (AVP) of Human Resources serves as both a Human Resources strategic partner and an operational expert. This position provides leadership in planning, developing, and executing comprehensive human resources functions aligned with Chemeketa’s mission, vision, and long-term goals. The AVP is responsible for shaping and advancing HR strategy while remaining closely engaged with day-to-day operations across all HR disciplines—including recruitment, employee & labor relations, benefits, classification, compensation, protected leaves, payroll, and technical operations. The ideal candidate brings a balanced approach: capable of high-level thinking and executive collaboration, while also comfortable diving into operational details and providing hands-on guidance to staff when needed. As a member of the college’s executive leadership team, the AVP plays a critical role in institutional planning, policy development, and fostering a healthy, inclusive, and high-performing organizational culture.
Chemeketa is a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution that aspires to be an inclusive environment where we honor and value the unique contributions of our diverse students, employees, and community. We seek to foster cultural competence and pursue equitable solutions that support all students in achieving their educational goals. If you are interested in joining the work of the college to pursue a supportive and inclusive culture, we encourage you to apply.
When applying for this position, please attach the electronic documents listed below. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected as an incomplete application. Any documents you provide that are not listed will not been seen by the Search Committee.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts - An electronic copy of your academic transcript(s) from an accredited institution which clearly indicate the degree awarded, and any other applicable information, must be attached with your application if you would like it considered as part of your eligibility for the position. Any applicants who earned academic credentials from outside of the United States and wish to use those credits for consideration must also upload an evaluation of college credit earned at the non-U.S. institution.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Human Resources Operations & Leadership
- Provide leadership and oversight for the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department, ensuring effective and compliant service delivery across key functions, including recruitment, classification & compensation, benefits, protected leaves, employee & labor relations, payroll, and operations
- Maintain close visibility into operational processes and outcomes; step in to support or guide on complex cases, decisions, or escalated matters as needed
- Supervise and mentor Human Resources managers and staff; promoting a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and strong customer service
- Oversee the review and improvement of Human Resources processes, systems, and policies to ensure clarity, consistency, and responsiveness to institutional needs
- Develop and implement effective strategic HR policies and programs college wide, aligns HR objectives with college- wide strategic plan, vision, mission, and values
- Build, motivate, retain and lead a strong, results-oriented and respected human resources department that is proactive, operationally excellent and meets the varied needs of institutional stakeholders
- Serve as a resource to department leaders and supervisors on performance management, conflict resolution and corrective action
Strategic Planning & Organizational Leadership
- Provide advice and counsel to the President and Executive Leadership on HR policy issues, employee labor relations matters and related litigation
- Active member of Executive Team, Presidential Leadership Teams and College Counsel, contributing to strategic planning, institutional priorities, and cross-departmental initiatives
- Balance high-level vision with a practical understanding of how strategies will be implemented operationally across employee groups and departments
- Lead initiatives to strengthen employee culture, engagement, and organizational best practices
- Sponsors, oversees, and supports HR/Payroll initiatives and maintains momentum for strategic priorities Utilizes data-driven decision making to drive results
- Acts as custodian of records for the Human Resources department
Budget & Resource Management
- Develop, oversee, and manage the annual budget and unit planning for the Human Resources department
- Monitor department resources and utilization, identify opportunities for cost-effective operations where appropriate
Labor Relations & Employee Engagement
- Provide guidance and strategic consultation to the Director of Labor Relations on collective bargaining strategy, grievance resolution, and employee relations matters
- Interpret collective bargaining agreements and ensure consistent application, serve as a knowledgeable resource to leadership on contract provisions, employee rights, and management responsibilities
- Partner with college leadership to ensure fair, transparent, and contract-compliant practices in employee relations, performance management, and dispute resolution
- Actively support and collaborate to support labor/management relationships, ensuring consistency and responsiveness in contract administration
- Contribute to maintaining a positive and communicative workplace culture
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations and reporting requirements
- Maintain knowledge and awareness of evolving legal and regulatory issues and proactively recommend policy or procedural changes as needed
- Assess internal HR and payroll practices to minimize risk and ensure compliance
- Serve as a key advisor to leadership on issues of employment risk and personnel matters
Affirmative Action/EEO/Diversity and Equity Partnerships
- Acts as college ADA 504 Coordinator and Affirmative Action Officer Maintains and updates Affirmative Action Reporting
- Responsible for yearly AA/EEO reporting to the Board of Education
- Partners with the Associate VP of Culture & Community to ensure that human resource functions are aligning with the needs of the students and college goals. Provide strategic partnership for recruitment and retention goals
Institutional Expectations
- Embraces diversity and actively collaborates effectively with a variety of students, staff and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic and educational backgrounds
- Participates in recruitment and retention of students at an individual and institutional level in promotion of student success
- Embraces, understands and uses appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions
- Provides high quality, effective service to internal and external customers through continuous improvement and adoption of lean office practices
CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS
Your application will be scored based on the minimum qualifications, core competencies, and preferred qualifications. If you are unsure whether you meet all of the qualifications listed below, we encourage you to apply and address through your application materials all of the relevant education, transferable skills, and related experience that makes you a great candidate for this position. The information provided on your application will be used to determine step placement upon hire. Please ensure you include all information on your application which you wish to be considered.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
-AND-
At least ten years of Human Resources experience
-AND-
At least two years of high-level administrative experience in human resources
-AND-
Experience in leadership, budget development and management, and supervision
-AND-
Experience working in higher education or public sector Human Resources in a leadership role
-AND-
Experience working with collective bargaining agreements
Core Competencies
- Knowledge of state and federal laws relating to employment, equal opportunity, affirmative action, diversity programs, compensation management, classification, and employee relations including performance management
- Excellent oral and written communication skills promoting Human Resources and contributing to a healthy work environment
- Strong project and resource management skills including analytical ability and attention to detail Facilitation and management skills that promote team collaboration
- Strong organizational and time management skills to align resources with HR initiatives, outcomes and college goals
- Ability to prioritize and respond to a variety of simultaneous demands accurately within deadlines
- Accountable, ethical decision making
- Bicultural/multicultural skills sufficient to select appropriate behaviors, values and attitudes within different cultures during interactions with others
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree
- SHRM, CLRP, or HRCI Certification
- HR Leadership in a unionized environment
- Human Resources specific courses such as classification compensation, selection, contract management and labor law
- Experience in a community college or educational setting
- Experience working with culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse employees, students and communities
- Bilingual English/Spanish
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SCHEDULE & MODALITY
Regular remote/hybrid work is not a feature of this position. At the supervisor's discretion, exemptions may be made for special projects or responsibilities requiring periodic needed focus time.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
- This is a 100%, 12-month exempt assignment of the E1 band and grade This position has a 1-year probationary period
- All positions at Chemeketa are required to be available for work onsite as requested by the college.
- Requires flexible work schedule to meet program needs, which may include evenings and/or weekends which includes some evening and weekend work and/or travel; in-state and out-of-state meetings, conferences, institutes, training and/or other meeting attendance as required.
- This position may require the use of your personal vehicle for transportation between campus locations Requires the provision of official transcripts upon hire
- Employees must maintain Oregon, Washington or Idaho residency as a condition of employment.
- Successful applicants for designated positions must successfully pass a background inquiry, which may include criminal, driving, credit and full background checks. Only information relevant to the position will be considered. An individual with negative information on their background inquiry will not necessarily be denied employment.
- Providing false information will result in rejection of an application, employment offer or dismissal
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary requirements are met.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE
Applicants are eligible to use Veterans' Preference when applying with Chemeketa Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.
For information regarding Veterans' Preference qualifications, visit http://www.oregonjobs.org/DAS/STJOBS/vetpoints.shtmlq
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE
- One of the following:
- MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) -OR-
- Letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension -OR-
- Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate
- In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
- A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs -OR-
- Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.
You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website at http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military -service-records/
*Please Note: As part of the first round of screening, the committee will conduct an anonymous review of the application materials and will not be able to view any personally identifiable information. Please be sure that your application is complete and thoroughly depicts how you meet the minimum qualifications, core competencies and preferred qualifications.
Required documents must be provided at the time of application. Any applications which do not have the required documents attached will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Chemeketa makes employment decisions based solely on the candidate's demonstrated competencies as related to successful performance in the position.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS
Chemeketa Community College is considered a qualifying public employer for the purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, full-time employees working at the College may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions regarding your loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or to the US Department of Education.
LEGAL COMPLIANCE
View our CTE Program Summaries & Admission Requirements(Download PDF reader).
Chemeketa Community College prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the following:
- Race
- Color
- Religion
- National Origin
- Sex
- Marital Status
- Disability
- Protected Veteran Status
- Age
- Gender
- Gender Identity/Expression
- Sexual Orientation
- Pregnancy
- Whistleblowing
- Genetic Information
- Domestic Abuse Victim
- Expunged Juvenile Record
- Injured Workers
- Protected Hairstyle (CROWN Act)
- Victims of Domestic Violence (Sexual Assault, Stalking, and/or Harassment)
- Political Affiliation or Belief
- Tobacco Use During Work Hours
- Or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy, and interfering with the individual’s rights or privileges granted under federal, state or local laws.
Under College policies, equal opportunity for employment, admission, and participation in the College’s programs, services, and activities will be extended to all persons, and the College will promote equal opportunity and treatment through application of its policies and other College efforts designed for that purpose.
504/ADA Coordinator for Students
For concerns, inquiries or complaints regarding student disability accessibility and accommodations, please contact Karen Alexander, Director of Student Accessibility and Testing Services. Ph: 503.399.5276
Section 504/ADA Coordinator for Employees
For concerns, inquiries or complaints regarding employee disability accessibility and accommodations, please contact Patrick Proctor, Associate Vice President of Human Resources. Ph: 503.315.4586
Persons having questions or concerns about Title IX, which includes gender-based discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual violence, gender-based violence, and stalking, please contact the Title IX coordinator, Jon Mathis. Ph: 503.584.7323, Located at 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem, OR 97305, You can find additional information at http://go.chemeketa.edu/titleix.
All persons having questions or concerns related to Equal Employment Opportunity or Affirmative Action should contact the Affirmative Action Officer, Patrick Proctor, at 503.315.4586, 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem OR 97305.
Individuals may also contact the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR), 810 3rd Avenue #750, Seattle, WA 98104, 206.607.1600.
To request this publication in an alternative format, please call 503.399.5192. For language access please call 503.315.4586 or email patrick.proctor@chemeketa.edu.