Head of Library Human Resources and Organizational ...

The University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks candidates for the position of Head of Library Human Resources and Organizational Development. As the largest public academic research library in Massachusetts, we are a key partner in teaching, learning, and research at UMass Amherst and in the Commonwealth. By combining the latest information technology with excellent public service, the staff builds and maintains a rich information environment, facilitates access to it, and creates a place that functions as a hub of campus and community scholarly activity. Provide leadership, consultation and management of Human Resources and Organizational Development services and functions for the University Libraries? librarians and the professional, paraprofessional and student staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor?s degree (or equivalent education and training) in Business, Human Resources or a related field..
2. Minimum five years of diverse experience in human resources and personnel administration.
3. Strong interpersonal communication skills which demonstrate proactive relationship building and customer-focused problem solving.
4. Demonstrated leadership and staff management skills.
5. Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation skills.
6. Ability to take initiative, work independently, manage multiple priorities, follow through and meet deadlines.
7. Proven competence with spreadsheets, word processing, electronic calendars, and central data systems.
8. Ability to exercise extreme discretion and judgment in matters of a sensitive or confidential nature.
9. Commitment to inclusion and awareness and understanding of diverse thought, cultures, race, gender and other differences.
10. Commitment to staff development and engagement.
11. Knowledge of best practices in compensation and performance management.
12. Working knowledge of current human resources best practices and state/federal employment laws.

Desired:

1. Master?s degree in Business/Public Administration, Human Resources or related discipline.

2. Reasonable knowledge of library policies and procedures.
3. Experience with organizational development and staff training.
4. Experience working in a unionized environment

5. Understanding, appreciation of and experience with the goals of higher education.

6. Certification from Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) as Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).

The University of Massachusetts is strongly committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. As part of a commitment to its own multicultural community, the Library seeks an individual with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and one who will understand and embrace University initiatives and aspirations.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $48,800 ?$61,200. NORMAL STARTING SALARY: $48,800 ? $55,000

APPLICATIONS: Preference will be given to applications received by January 25, 2013. Send letter of interest, r?sum?, and the names of three professional references, to: Head of Library Human Resources and Organizational Development Search, Library Administrative Office, W.E.B. Du Bois Library, 154 Hicks Way, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA 01003-9275 or email us at libadm@library.umass.edu.

For information about the University and the Library, and a copy of the official job description, see our web site: http://www.library.umass.edu/jobs

Source: http://alanis.simmons.edu/blogs/jobs/2013/01/14/head-of-library-human-resources-and-organizational-development-staff-associate-university-of-massachusetts-amherst-amherst-ma/

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