Director, Human Resources
Job Description
R-01969
San Diego County - District Office
Transforming lives through learning isn't just the vision of the Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District. It happens every day with our 30,000 students who take the first step in their higher education, become trained for a new career, or learn knowledge that transforms their world perspective.
The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District honors a diverse academic community and fosters equity mindedness across our institutions. As such, the District is committed to eliminating achievement gaps among different student groups by promoting a culture of appreciation for diversity, equity, inclusivity, and social justice, and continuously examining our processes and practices through an equity lens.
The District provides an excellent health and welfare benefits package to its employees. We take care of our employees and have continued to offer medical, dental and vision coverage to eligible employees and their dependents at no charge for any of the plans we offer.
Become a part of this dedicated team in beautiful San Diego County!
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Job Summary
Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
NOTE: Application materials that are submitted on the last day of application and are timed out will not be accepted.
Department: Human Resources
Months worked out of the Year: 12 months
FTE: 1.0
Work hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Shift Differential: None
Starting Salary Range:
Range: Confidential Administrator MG-10: $10,995 (Step A) or $11,435 (Step B) or $11,892 (Step C)
Based on education and experience
Anticipated Start Date: March/April 2024
Job Description
SUMMARY:
Under general supervision of the Vice Chancellor, Human Resources, plan, organize, coordinate, and direct the districtwide employment program, including, recruitment, testing, interviewing, selecting, and hiring all full and part-time administrative, classified, and academic staff. Design, direct, and oversee all activities related to the Professional Development Program, including ensuring compliance with mandated training requirements. Oversee performance evaluations and progressive discipline.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Direct the operations of the respective Human Resources office including the training, assignment, supervision and evaluation of assigned personnel; develop and manage assigned budgets.
Plan, organize, develop, implement, and maintain methods of effective recruitment for all contract and temporary employees, and the screening and interviewing, selection, and training to comply with equal employment laws to include the District's diversity program. Maintain methods of effective development, retention, and promotion of staff.
Responsible for interpreting and coordinating technical personnel guidelines, including the interpretation and application of federal and state statutes such as the California Education and Government Codes on all employments of the District.
Responsible for coordinating and implementing all data processing pertaining to personnel record keeping programs with State Chancellor's Office, administrators, staff, and other college Districts.
Identify legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions; monitor exposure of the District with regard to noncompliance and direct the preparation of information requested or required for compliance and approve all information submitted.
Manage the position control system for the District to ensure adequate control of the use of authorized positions.
Provide oversight and assistance with regard to general benefits of employment; ensuring compliance with laws, policies and procedures; implementation of changes and development of appropriate communications to the District employees regarding changes.
Assist with the implementation and oversight of District wide professional development including training, performance evaluations, and progressive discipline.
Responsible for the development, modification and maintenance of the District's performance evaluation program.
Responsible for the classification/reclassification program(s) of the District such as serving as chair of a reclassification committee. Assist with the development and modifications of job descriptions, and organizational modifications.
Responsible to ensure employment of staff is in compliance with collective bargaining agreements and "meet and confer" handbooks.
Serve on negotiations team(s) with select unions.
Responsible for directing, updating and implementing all employment-related data systems and processing including the District's enterprise personnel system(s). Manage and update the District's Human Resources web pages.
Work closely with other departments, coordinate efforts with Legal Services, Risk Management, Employee and Labor Relations, Diversity and EEO Compliance, Payroll, and Benefits.
Serve as an advisor to the Vice Chancellor, Human Resources on all Human Resources functions.
Prepares employment items for Governing Board dockets.
Responsible for assisting with developing and updating all District wide Human Resources policies and procedures.
Provide written correspondence to District staff when applicable.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:
Serve on District shared governance committees, attend meetings, community activities and professional organizations as primary representative or fill in for the Vice Chancellor, Human Resources.
Excellent team player skills especially in the enhancement of the District's vision, mission, and strategic plans.
Values and understands principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.
Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in human resources, public administration, business administration or a related field, and five years increasingly responsible supervisory/management/leadership experience, preferably in an educational setting. Master's degree preferred.
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Understanding of the principles of human resources management and related procedures.
- Federal and State requirements related to employment, to include the CA Education Code.
- Knowledgeable of management information systems and their relationship to the payroll/personnel function.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Skilled and comfortable making public presentations.
- Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex federal and state statutes and solve complex problems.
- Skilled in computer software programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Excellent supervisory, management, and leadership skills.
- Facilitate communication and understanding of perspectives among faculty, staff, students, and the community, within the framework of a multi-college District.
- Sensitivity to all facets of the public including the needs of various groups that comprise the District.
Additional Information
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The Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District, a two-college district in eastern San Diego County, has been providing a high-quality education to the region since Grossmont College opened its doors in 1961 and Cuyamaca College began operating in 1978. The district is tied closely to the suburban and rural communities that it serves, providing a $1 billion economic impact to the region through its payroll, purchasing, and spending by students and alumni.
The district has a strong commitment to diversity and equity with a student population representing a broad variety of backgrounds, ethnicities, socioeconomic levels, cultures and abilities. The district strives to provide an educational environment that fosters cultural awareness, mutual understanding, and respect that ultimately also benefits the global community.
The colleges offer more than 150 degrees and certificates in a wide range of programs. Both colleges have signature programs that have become well-renowned. Grossmont College is recognized for its top-notch Administration of Justice, Culinary Arts, Nursing and Allied Health and Theatre Arts programs, while Cuyamaca is known for its Automotive Technology, Ornamental Horticulture, Environmental Health and Safety and Water/Wastewater Technology programs.
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