Vice President for Human Resources and Administration

About the Company

Esteemed Christian liberal arts college

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1889

Employees
201-500

Categories

• Education
• Colleges and Universities
• Gordon College
• Services
• Training

Specialties

• Education

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President for Human Resources and Administration to join their team. This strategic leadership role, reporting directly to the President, involves overseeing all aspects of human capital management, including recruitment, development, motivation, and evaluation. The successful candidate will be a hands-on leader, responsible for advancing the college's Christian mission and ensuring that the workplace reflects intentional Christian values. This includes expanding HR services and coordinating the institution's compliance with Title IX. The role requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree, 10 years of HR management experience (with a preference for higher education and SHRM certification), and a proven record of active involvement in Christian ministry and local church life, in addition to endorsing the college's specific statements of faith and conduct.The ideal candidate for the Vice President for Human Resources and Administration position at the company will have a strong background in HR management, with a focus on the unique challenges and opportunities within a higher education setting. They must be able to provide excellent consultative, strategic, and operational HR services that align with the college's Christian values. A deep commitment to the integration of faith and work is essential, as is the ability to build a model for an intentional Christian workplace. The role demands a leader who can effectively support the professional development and well-being of the college's diverse community of administrators, faculty, and staff.

Hiring Manager Title
President

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Human Resources