Executive Director of Human Resources
Lamar Institute of Technology | Lamar State College
Orange
Lamar State College Port Arthur
Beaumont, Orange & Port Arthur, Texas
AGB Search is pleased to assist Lamar Institute
of Technology (LIT), Lamar State College Orange (LSCO), and Lamar State College
Port Arthur (LSCPA) in the search for the Executive Director of Human
Resources. All three institutions are members of the Texas State University
System (TSUS) and are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and
Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Together they serve the Southeast
Texas region—anchored by the “Golden Triangle” of Beaumont, Port Arthur, and
Orange—offering more than 50-degree, certificate, and workforce programs across
healthcare, energy, technology, public safety, and the arts.
The Executive Director of Human Resources leads
and oversees all HR functions—including Employee Relations, Recruiting,
Benefits, Compliance, and Training and Development—across all three
institutions. Serving as a key stakeholder in organizational strategy, this
position reports to the Vice President for Finance and Operations and Chief
Financial Officer. The Executive Director advises leadership on change
management, resource planning, and the effective implementation of HR
processes; drives goal setting, performance feedback, and rewards initiatives;
and ensures compliance with all applicable state and federal employment
mandates.
Additional responsibilities include overseeing
complex employee relations and investigations, managing leave of absence and
accommodation administration, conducting equity and market analyses, overseeing
benefits and ACA reporting, managing HRIS compliance and HR communications,
designing onboarding and offboarding processes, and working with payroll and
finance to ensure accurate and timely employee payments. The Executive Director
also serves as institutional representative in mediation, litigation, and EEOC
proceedings, and manages all Workers’ Compensation claims.
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in
human resources or an equivalent field and have a minimum of 10 years of
broad HR experience, including at least 5 years of supervisory or
leadership experience. Candidates must be highly knowledgeable of employment
laws including EEO, ADA, Title VI and VII, FMLA, PDA, and FLSA. Experience in
higher education HR and familiarity with Texas public sector employment
regulations are strongly preferred. Salary will be commensurate with education
and experience.
Southeast Texas offers a distinct blend of
Texas and Cajun culture, a strong energy and industrial economy, a cost of
living well below most major metros, and easy access to the Gulf Coast. The
region is welcoming and well-connected, making it an attractive destination for
professionals seeking career growth alongside quality of life.
A complete Leadership Profile with additional
information may be found here.
Nominations
and Applications
AGB Search is pleased to assist Lamar Institute
of Technology, Lamar State College Orange, and Lamar State College Port Arthur
with this leadership search. Review of applications will begin immediately and
continue until an appointment is made. To apply for the position, candidates
are requested to submit the following in PDF format:
•
A
letter of interest addressing the qualifications identified in the profile;
•
A
current resume; and
•
The
contact information (email and phone) for three professional references,
including their relationship to the candidate.
To assure full consideration, applications
should be received by June 1, 2026, submitted to the AGB Search portal
here: LIT, LSCO, & LSCPA
Executive Director of Human Resources
Please direct nominations and expressions of
interest or any questions regarding the application process to: LamarTech_StateHRExecutiveDirector@agbsearch.com
Alan N. Crist, PhD
Senior Executive Search Consultant
608.695.0217
al.crist@agbsearch.com
Lamar Institute of Technology, Lamar State College Port Arthur, and Lamar State College Orange are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.