Assistant Vice President of Human Resources & Organizational Development
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States · On-site
Senior+
Description Assumption University is accepting resumes for Assistant Vice President of Human Resources & Organizational Development. This position serves as the University’s senior human resources leader. This role partn…
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Full-time
postgraduate degree
Posted 28d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Assistant Vice President serves as the senior HR leader, overseeing all human resources functions and aligning strategies with institutional priorities. The role focuses on advancing employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, and organizational performance across the university workforce.
Requirements
A Master's degree in HR, Business, or a related field is required, along with 10-15 years of progressively responsible HR leadership experience. Candidates must have working knowledge of Title VII and Title IX regulations and a commitment to the university's Catholic and Assumptionist identity.
Full job description
Description
Assumption University is accepting resumes for Assistant Vice President of Human Resources & Organizational Development. This position serves as the University’s senior human resources leader. This role partners closely with academic and administrative leadership, and senior administrators, to support the university workforce that includes faculty, staff, and student employees. This position also ensures HR strategies, policies, and operations align with institutional priorities, support a positive and inclusive campus culture, and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
The Assistant Vice President for Human Resources & Organizational Development will lead the continued evolution of Human Resources into a service-oriented, strategic partner that advances employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, organizational performance, and continuous improvement. The position is responsible for developing and implementing training, professional development, performance management, and organizational effectiveness initiatives that support the University's mission and strategic priorities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Sitting, standing, walking, and bending are required of this position. Use of a computer keyboard and computer screen for periods of time with close vision and the ability to adjust visual focus plus manual dexterity are required.
MENTAL DEMANDS: The mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Examples of mental demands include reading (documents), detailed work, confidentiality, language, math, reasoning, oral communications, written communications, customer contact, multiple concurrent tasks, constant interruptions, and performing calculations when necessary.
About Assumption University:
St. John Paul II wrote: “Man’s creation by God ‘in his own image’ confers upon every human person an eminent dignity; it also postulates the fundamental equality of all human beings.” Assumption University recognizes the essential contribution of a diverse community of students, staff, and faculty and condemns all forms of harassment, discrimination, and disrespect.
As such, and in compliance with the requirements of federal law and/or the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Assumption University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy, as well as other legally protected status, in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities, except where such conditions may constitute bona fide qualifications for the programs or activities in question.
Position open until filled, however for first consideration, application materials should be received by August 7, 2026.
Requirements
Other duties include but are not limited to:
Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all HR functions.
Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the organization’s goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.
Administers and oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health.
Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization’s human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system.
Provide guidance on complex employee relations matters, investigations, and dispute resolution.
Partner with leadership to address workforce planning and retention priorities.
Leverage data, systems, and reporting to inform decision-making and improve service delivery.
Education and Experience
Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Higher Education Administration, or a related field is required.
Minimum of 10-15 years of progressively responsible HR experience, including leadership of multiple functional areas.
Working knowledge of Title VII, Title IX regulations.
Experience in higher education is highly desirable.
Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to engage empathetically, credibly and effectively with senior leadership while fostering trust and collaboration.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey policies clearly, address concerns with credibility, and facilitate organizational change, while presenting effectively to audiences ranging from small groups to large institutional gatherings.
Must be willing to contribute actively to the mission of the University as well as show respect for the Catholic and Assumptionist identity of Assumption University.
Related keywords
Human ResourcesOrganizational DevelopmentHigher EducationTitle VIITitle IXHRISTalent ManagementWorkforce PlanningEmployee EngagementCompliancePerformance ManagementStrategic PlanningCatholic IdentityProfessional Development
About Assumption University, Grenon School of Business
Grenon School of Business mission is to create a challenging learning environment that prepares you for the future.
Industry
Higher Education
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1904
Headquarters
Worcester, Massachusetts
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738
Through study at the Grenon School of Business, you will discover opportunities to intern, participate in experiential learning challenges and build a comprehensive professional portfolio on top of a timeless liberal arts educational foundation. Please visit us in the state-of-the-art Tsotsis Family Academic Center and meet our faculty who are practitioners and educators who have invested years in working in their professions, researching and expanding knowledge and creating a dynamic teaching environment.
The Grenon School of Business offers undergraduate majors in accounting, international business, economics, management, marketing, and organizational communication, and graduate business programs that include part-time, full-time, and accelerated MBA programs as well as graduate certificate programs. The School also offers minors in finance, fraud examination and forensic accounting, and sport management.
With comprehensive instruction in the discipline of your choice and a strong grounding in the liberal arts, an Assumption business education will sharpen your critical and creative thinking, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. You will acquire a broad range of technical and professional skills sought by employers in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, enabling you to excel in a global business environment. And you will do it all in a place that values ethical and socially responsible business practices.
Offices: 500 Salisbury St, Worcester, Massachusetts 01609, US
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