The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHS) at the University of Southern Maine is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Human Resource Liaison to support the Dean's Office. This vital role involves coordinating personnel actions, managing employee contracts, and serving as the primary liaison between CAHS and various university and system offices on human resource matters. The HR Liaison will assist the Dean's Office with hiring, compensation, onboarding, personnel reviews, and other HR processes to ensure smooth and efficient operations within the College.

As the Human Resources Liaison this position coordinates personnel related actions on all College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences employees and acts as the liaison on Human Resources matters between the College and all other University and System offices on and off campus. This position manages compensation contracts for all College employees and facilitates the hiring, training, and performance reviews of each staff and faculty member; interprets, analyzes, and develops College, University and System policies and procedures; assists the Financial Manager with employee salary issues; and advises the Dean on all personnel and administrative matters.

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) at the University of Southern Maine (USM) provides students with a broad, interdisciplinary education that emphasizes creativity, critical thinking, communication, and cultural awareness. It houses a diverse range of academic programs, faculty expertise, and extracurricular opportunities that prepare students for careers, civic engagement, and lifelong learning.

This is a full-time position located on our Portland Campus with an annual salary up to $51,000 commensurate with experience.

The University of Southern Maine provides highly competitive benefits that include generous paid time off (13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time); health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and tuition discounts for spouses and eligible dependents; a 403(b)-retirement plan with 10% employer contribution; and more. To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary .

The University of Southern Maine is a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland, Maine area, including campuses in Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing hands-on learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student-centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond.

USM is committed to providing expanded access to high-quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM, visit About Our University .

The University of Southern Maine embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. The Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact supports USM's DEIA- and Community Impact-focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 3 years of experience in human resources, preferably in an academic or higher education setting

To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.

For full consideration please submit all required materials by January 5, 2025 .

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

Clery Act:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR), and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. View the University’s Annual Security Report (PDF) . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please email or call 207.780.4035.

EEO Statement:

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).