Gallaudet University

OVERVIEW: Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares its graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world.

Job Title:

Associate Human Resources Coordinator

Worker Type:

Regular

Pay Type:

Salary

Exempt Status:

Yes

Compensation Grade (Track/Level):

P1

Hiring Range (Commensurate with experience and qualifications):

$60,499.00-$80,598.00

Salary Ranges (All Compensation Grades):

Gallaudet University

Supervisory Organization (Department):

Human Resources

Summary:

Entry professional role, contributing in a support capacity; work subject to frequent review by more experienced professionals.

Job Description:

• Supports the employment process for assigned vacancies; screens applications to ensure they meet the minimum qualifications required for the positions; guides and supports the Search Committee Chair and/or Hiring Manager through the process; conducts criminal background checks, when needed; maintains records of review and selection decisions; and assures that positions are filled in a timely and efficient manner.
• Counsels candidates regarding job opportunities and employment procedures.
• Provides training in collaboration with the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs to search committee members on the employment process. 
• Works closely with the recruitment team to identify prospective candidates, coordinate recruitment events, and develop strategies for hard-to-fill vacancies.
• Provides outstanding customer service to supervisors, employees, candidates, and prospective candidates; responds to inquiries in a timely manner; and monitors the department email account during the assigned weeks.
• Provides ideas and feedback on how Human Resources can improve the employee experience.
• Proactively searches for ways to continuously improve the employment process and aims to maximize the experience for both candidates and search committee members. 
• Provides benefits counseling to University employees; maintains an open door policy; and ensures the security, integrity and confidentiality of all employee records.
• Assists with providing benefits orientation to new employees; and ensures employees are provided with a comprehensive overview of benefits options, requirements, and procedures, etc., and an understanding of the environment in which they have chosen to work.
• Assists with processing benefits forms (e.g., health, retirement, and life) in a timely manner; and with benefits events including Open Season.
• Assists in providing on-going communication regarding the University’s benefits programs through emails, fairs, workshops, seminars, brochures, and benefits statements; ensures that the benefits information on the website is regularly updated; and posts new benefits information through social media. 
• Assists the Executive Director in developing guidelines for supervisors and employees; and serves as a trainer in a variety of workshops.
• On an as-needed basis, serves as a back-up to other HR team members.
• Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisor.
• Shows a genuine commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning. 
• Serves as a mandatory Title IX reporter; and takes annual Title IX training as part of the compliance effort.
• Prioritizes safety in the workplace as a collective responsibility for the well-being of employees and fosters a culture of safety that is integral to our success, including strict adherence to safety procedures and protocols, as well as promptly reporting any safety hazards or incidents.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A minimum of two years of experience with Human Resources, administrative operations, or a related field (college student worker and/or internship experience will be considered).
• Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree.
• SHRM or HRCI certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong ability to understand and support others with compassion and sensitivity.
• Strong writing, signing, communication, and interpersonal skills. 
• Strong planning and organization skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to work with and across University departments, outside constituents and groups. 
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

Additional Job Details:

• If the successful candidate has over three years of required experience and exceeds the qualifications, they may be hired as “Human Resources Coordinator.”

Other Important Information:

• The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.

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Gallaudet University is an equal opportunity employer/educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis. This policy is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, and other applicable laws and applies to all procedures affecting applicants and employees including, but not necessarily limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, reassignment, reappointment, tenure, demotion, selection for training, layoff, furlough, and termination, compensation, and all other conditions or privileges of employment.