Department: Office of the Vice President for Student Life
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $80,000 - $90,000
Compensation Band: OS-OA08-Fiscal Year 2025-2026
FTE: 1.0
This position is only open to current University of Oregon employees.
Application Review Begins
August 1, 2025; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
A complete application must include the following:
1. A cover letter summarizing your interest and how you meet or exceed the requirements of the position.
2. A resume with detailed employment history, including the month and year for the start and end dates of each role.
3. Names and contact information for three professional references, one of which is current or, if not currently working, a most recent supervisor.
Department Summary
The Division of Student Life supports the university’s academic mission and strategic plan through comprehensive programs and services that promote and advance student learning and success while fostering an inclusive and vibrant campus community. Student Life includes four major portfolios, the Office of the Dean of Students, Experiential Learning & Engagement, Health & Wellbeing, and Division Administration. Key programs and departments within the division include but are not limited to University Health Services, Erb Memorial Union, Physical Education & Recreation, Parent and Family Programs, Major Student Events (Commencement, Homecoming, University Day), Fraternity and Sorority Life, Counseling, Health Promotion, Multicultural and Identity Based Support Services, Student Government Engagement & Success, Student Conduct and Community Standards, and Support for Students in Crisis and Students of Concern.
The Office of the Vice President for Student Life provides the vision for and oversight of the Division’s portfolios, departments, programs, services and initiatives. The Vice President’s administrative staff serves as a conduit between the vice president, the division and campus, and provides key administrative, strategic, and program support.
Position Summary
The Director of Human Resources is a strategic leader responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of HR functions for the Division of Student Life. Reporting to the Associate Vice President & Chief of Staff (AVP/COS), the Director serves as the principal advisor to the Vice President and division leadership on a comprehensive range of human resource matters, including employee relations, talent acquisition, policy implementation, professional development, employee engagement, organizational design, and compliance.
This position also leads and manages HR services provided through the division’s administrative services hub, including oversight of payroll and personnel actions. Working closely with University Human Resources, the Director provides expert guidance to departmental leadership, ensuring consistency, equity, and alignment with division and institutional policies and best practices in higher education HR management.
Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of skills, experience, and education.
• Five years' experience in human resources that included a combination of recruitment, performance management, employee and labor relations, payroll management, and/or employee engagement.
• One year experience supervising or leading the work of others.
Professional Competencies
• High level interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with individuals from different cultural backgrounds.
• Basic understanding of employment law related to equal opportunity, discrimination, affirmative action.
• Ability to work independently, managing multiple priorities, while paying attention to details and meeting deadlines.
• Effective communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience managing HR functions in a union environment.
• Experience in higher education.
• Experience with MyTrack and Banner.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification
FLSA Exempt: Yes
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.
The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-benefits.
The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
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