DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Although open until filled, priority application date is April 18, 2024.
Applications received by 4/18/2024 will receive priority consideration.
Thank you for considering Housing & Food Services at the University of Washington, Seattle.
Housing & Food Services (HFS) provides on-campus housing to over 10,000 student residents and operates over 40 dining and café locations that serve the entire campus community. To successfully accomplish this, we employ over 1,200 students, classified and professional staff members who work throughout HFS, providing residential and dining services to the campus. As reflected in our mission statement—working together to enhance student life—teamwork and service to our students and customers are at the heart of our business.
At the University of Washington, diversity is integral to excellence. We value and honor diverse experiences and perspectives, strive to create welcoming and respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity, and justice for all. In Housing & Food Services, our DEI statement reads:
HFS will become an organization that prioritizes inclusive workplace communities, centered on belonging and opportunity for all staff. All HFS staff must accept responsibility to identify and interrupt biases, privilege, barriers, and power dynamics. We challenge ourselves to engage in open dialogue, active listening, and empathic learning.
Should you wish to learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at UW Housing & Food Services, please reference this link Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement Training.
POSITION PURPOSE
Provide leadership, vision and direction for human resources functions that support Housing & Food Services (HFS) unit and departmental goals and operations; more specifically, this position provides leadership for the creation of recruitment and retention strategies for current and future staffing needs and guides the development of programs and services that support, develop, leverage, and recognize employee strengths. As diversity, equity, and inclusion lead for the department, this position ensures that HR practices and outcomes reflect these values and facilitates organizational development toward creating a sense of belonging for all employees. This position works closely and productively with institutional HR leaders to ensure decisions and practices at the department level align with the University’s policies.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Planning (15%)
Lead the department in developing and implementing a diversity, equity, and inclusion plan that focuses on recruitment, performance management, leadership development, employee engagement, training and employee retention.
Serve as a strategic leader and subject matter expert in HR practices, creating and cultivating a common vision of Housing & Food Services’ commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that can be shared amongst staff.
Advise in the development of departmental strategic initiatives focused on workforce diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Identify annual unit priorities, associated action plans and measures of success.
Develop and manage the unit budget, budget objectives and revisions.
Organizational Effectiveness (55%)
Deliver human resources (HR) services using efficient processes and best practices; coordinate the provision of HR-related resources and tools for Department staff.
Accurately interpret and apply University policies pertaining to human resources functions.
Serve as a consultant to colleagues regarding organizational changes and in developing staffing plans and labor expense budgets to ensure compensation, classification and labor relations issues are addressed proactively.
Effectively utilize the University human resources business system to meet position responsibilities, access data to inform decisions, and contribute to process improvements and efficiencies.
Provide leadership and guidance to staff who facilitate major human resources functions including the following:
Leadership (20%)
Identify, articulate and model values and behaviors that support an organizational culture characterized as inclusive, positive, productive and committed to serving students.
Advise other senior leaders on strategies for infusing diversity, equity, and inclusion into unit practices, policies, and team development.
Serve as a member of the Department’s senior leadership team.
Serve as sponsor of the departmental DEI Committee.
Maintain relationships with campus colleagues and stakeholders, including UW HR units, to facilitate collaboration and sharing of best practices.
Advise the Executive Director on strategies for addressing organizational culture issues that hinder employee satisfaction.
Represent the Department on various University committees and direct or serve on Department committees and teams.
Supervision (10%)
Supervise the work completed by direct reports, ensuring appropriate productivity and quality.
Evaluate the work completed by direct reports and provide constructive feedback so as to support success.
Provide guidance to direct reports on requirements and/or opportunities for learning and professional development.
Perform other duties as assigned.
IMPACT TO THE UNIVERSITY
Sound human resources practices minimize liability for the Department and the University and contribute to success through qualified staff who are effective in delivering services to students, staff and the campus community.
POSITION COMPLEXITIES
This position must accurately interpret contracts and policies and make decisions based on these interpretations. This position also engages in investigations pertaining to work performance, grievances and complaints and must do so in a manner that is thorough; confidential; adheres to policies and protocols; and leads to timely, effective resolution.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct supervision of three full-time professional staff and indirectly supervises one full-time professional staff, one full-time contract-classified staff, and several hourly office assistants.
REPORTS TO
Executive Director, Housing & Food Services
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in related field and 5 years of experience in human resources leadership.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Specific experience in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in a complex organization.
The ability to work effectively in a large organization or educational institution.
Effective supervision of professional and technical human resources staff.
Exceptional communications skills including public speaking.
The ability to assess internal and external customer needs and respond effectively.
Accurate interpretation and application of employment laws, regulations, policies and contract stipulations.
An understanding of national trends and current best practices related to human resources in higher education.
A basic understanding of adult learning principles and curriculum design.
The ability to identify and develop key relationships/partnerships necessary to carry out position responsibilities.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in human resource development, adult education, organizational development or other related field.
Demonstrated experience creating strategic plans for organizational development.
Demonstrated experience working with a variety of stakeholders to effect change, collaborate, and resolve complex issues.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
A satisfactory outcome from the employment reference check processes and education verification.
Position works typical business hours Monday through Friday and occasional evenings and weekends to attend/participate in special events.
Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
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