Associate Vice President of Human Resources

Associate Vice President of Human Resources

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Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of
Associate Vice President of Human Resources (AVP-HR). Reporting directly to the Vice President of Finance and Business Operations, the
AVP-HR serves as a strategic and participative leader in the critical role of planning, developing, and implementing quality-based HR
programs and services for the University. The person will provide oversight and tactical hands-on support for HR functions including talent
acquisition, employee onboarding, training and development, performance management, labor and employee relations, Title IX, EEO/AA, ADAAA,
compensation and classification, workforce planning, HRIS/records management, Conflict of Interest, and Disability Compliance matters for
the campus community. The person in this position is responsible for the collaborative creation of HR policies, programs, and practices on
campus. The AVP-HR oversees coordination with a centralized system office, the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE), that processes
payroll, benefits, leave, and employee assistance programs. The AVP-HR must stay abreast of federal, state, system, and local laws and
industry best practices.

The successful candidate will be a proven leader with experience in managing change in a team focused
environment, sensing and responding to customer feedback, and a commitment to a strategic, integrated, analytical, and proactive approach to
service delivery. The successful incumbent will foster a high-quality, progressive, innovative work environment by providing strategic
leadership to anticipate, identify, analyze, and balance institutional and employee needs, thinking critically regarding business efficiency
and effectiveness, and emphasizing utilization of AI and other innovative technologies to responsibly and ethically drive efficiency and
continuous improvement across HR functions.

About the institution:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority
Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of
a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific
Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada
State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2025, the enrollment surpassed 8,400, with 8,287
undergraduate students and 117 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or
returning students, of which 48% are Hispanic, 10% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 10% are Black/African American, and 22% are White.

We
celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population
of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We
foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the
university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of
Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working
with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing
our institution and our community.

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and
supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Primary
Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership to the HR team in talent acquisition, operations, employee relations, employee engagement
  and retention, and organizational development efforts.
• Oversees a team of six, including a Director of HR, Director of Title IX,
  Employee Relations and Training Coordinator, Benefits and Wellness Coordinator, Human Resource Generalist, and a Personnel
  Analyst.
• Creates an environment that is collaborative, customer service oriented, efficient, proactive, and continually focused on
  business process improvement.
• Provides counsel to the President and Executive Leadership Team members on all matters related to HR
  and in support of university-wide goals and objectives.
• Partners with the NSHE office and the other NSHE institutions to ensure
  alignment and integration as well as best practices of HR functions. Serves as Nevada State’s representative on NSHE’s HR Advisory
  Committee.
• Prepares, manages, and oversees HR budgets.
• Exhibits the highest professional standards and ethical principles
  and demonstrates commitment to the tenets of Nevada State’s mission and vision, adding strategic value to the
  University.
• Demonstrates dedication to supporting a rapidly growing, diverse workforce.

Recruiting and
Employment

• Provides training on search processes and search committee responsibilities.
• Acts as a subject matter expert
  on and provides consultation to search committees and supervisors on position descriptions, vacancy announcements, etc.
• Facilitates
  the university search process and ensures searches are conducted in an equitable, accessible, and timely fashion.
• Consults on
  effective talent acquisition strategies including recruitment of diverse, top talent.

Performance Management and Professional
Development

• Leads an annual employee evaluation process for administrative faculty and classified staff and works collaboratively
  with the Provost/Academic Affairs division for academic faculty annual evaluations.
• Provides training and professional development
  for supervisors to effectively manage ongoing feedback, disciplinary action, and effective evaluations.
• Oversees HR Learning and
  Development activities, programs, and platforms.
• Leads development and oversight of a Leadership Academy.
• Ensures new
  employee orientation and exit interviews are conducted.

Classification and Compensation

• Develops and aligns with a
  guiding institutional Compensation Philosophy.
• Provides strategic direction and oversight of the university’s wage and salary
  programs including implementing and maintaining, within the scope of the NSHE salary schedules, a classification and compensation system
  that equitably compensates all employees.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and competitive salary levels necessary to attract and
  retain qualified staff.
• Leads evaluations of equity and reclassification reviews.

Employee Relations

• Works
  closely with university leadership and employees to improve employee relations, build morale, resolve conflicts, and increase productivity
  and retention.
• Develops employee relations strategies and programs that minimize and mediate workplace disputes and foster a
  positive work environment.
• Owns a robust employee relations process and verifies employee relations matters are handled
  confidentially, impartially, and in accordance with all relevant laws, rules, regulations, and policies and practices.
• Collaborates
  with university General Counsel regarding employment issues and related regulations.
• Administers, oversees, and manages all aspects
  of Nevada State’s EEO/AA functions. Ensures campus-wide compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies related to EEO/AA, and
  ADAAA. Serve as the faculty/staff ADA Officer.
• Conducts investigations and responds to complaints which may include complaints under
  Title VII, Title IX, ADA, and all other federal and state regulations. Collects and analyzes data, writes comprehensive reports, and
  maintains files and records confidentially.
• Conducts investigations and resolves employee relations issues and complaints, ensuring
  the maintenance of records, and engaging with General Counsel for review, as needed.

Policy Development, Process Improvement,
and Change Management

• Evaluates and revises HR department procedures to streamline and/or to automate processes, improve
  customer service, reduce paper flow, and improve HR data management.
• Plans, develops, organizes, executes, and evaluates the
  organization’s HR strategic vision, with a commitment to accountability, service excellence, and improved employee experience.
• Acts
  as an internal consultant for the development of policies and procedures, periodically assessing the congruency of current processes with
  current HR management best practices and within the current scope of NSHE policies.
• Provides guidance and input on department
  restructuring, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Participates in strategic executive planning and decision making for the
  HR function of the institution.
• Oversees a robust employee relations process, including matters involving a collective bargaining
  unit, and verify that employee relations matters are handled confidentially, impartially, and in accordance with all relevant laws, rules,
  regulations, policies, and practices. Ensure relevant training is developed for employees and/or supervisors.
• Administers, oversees,
  and manages all aspects of NSU’s EEO/AA and Title IX functions, ensuring campus-wide compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and
  policies related to EEO/AA, ADAAA, and Title IX.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources,
  psychology, business, or a related field
• At least seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources
  administration, including at least five (5) years as a supervisor of professional HR staff.
• Thorough knowledge of the Human
  Resources field including federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Eligibility to work in the United States without
  sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).
• Experience successfully leading human resource
  organizations.
• A track record of high-level, productive employee relations skills.
• Previous experience in and comprehensive
  knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of human resources administration, including, but not limited to, compensation and
  benefits, classification, performance management, employee relations, investigations, and all applicable human resources-related federal
  laws.
• Experience working with collective bargaining units, including contract administration, grievance processes, and labor
  relations matters.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to implement best practices in human resources.
• Ability to work
  collaboratively and effectively with all campus stakeholders.
• Demonstrated skills in respectful, sensitive communication with people
  at various levels of an organization who are diverse in their cultures, language groups, ethnicities, and abilities.
• Ability to
  apply an innovative and strategic mindset, with a commitment to advancing the university’s mission, vision, and values.
• Ability to
  communicate effectively, both written and public speaking.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with
  faculty, staff, students and others.
• Demonstrated ability to responsibly adopt AI and other innovative technologies to drive
  efficiency and continuous improvement across HR functions.

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum
qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred
Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in human resources, psychology, business, or a related field and/or human resources credential
  (SHRM or HRCI) plus ten (10) years of increasingly responsible experience in HR administration including at least seven (7) years as a
  supervisor of professional HR staff.
• Experience in higher education, public sector or state or local government strongly
  preferred.
• Knowledge, interpretation, and application of State of Nevada and NSHE regulations, Title VII, Title IX, ADA, FMLA, FLSA,
  HIPPA, EEOC, and the Civil Rights Act.

Salary & Benefits

Budgeted salary for this position is $175,000.00. Nevada
State University offers excellent benefits, including 19.25% retirement match, 24 annual leave days, beginning balance of 30 sick leave
days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or
health savings accounts.

This Posting is Open Until Filled

The posting will remain open until filled, with the first
review of applications to begin on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by August 10 for full
consideration.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

Nevada State University employees or employees within
the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the “Browse Jobs” process within Workday
to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type “Browse Jobs” in the search box
which will navigate to the internal job posting site.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process,
your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your
application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional
required attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after
you submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to
attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at apply@nevadastate.edu.

Please upload the following documents:

• Detailed resume listing relevant
  qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State
  University;
• Names and contact information of three references (you will be notified before references are
  contacted).

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close
Date

Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference
to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial
review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This
position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring
process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related
tasks.

Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without
sponsorship.

Nevada State University

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