Director - Employee Relations (Effective 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR)

Seeking a Strategic Leader: Director of Employee Relations

Tucson Unified School District is looking for an experienced and strategic Director of Employee Relations to champion a positive, equitable, and compliant workplace. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Leading negotiations and managing the comprehensive grievance process.

• Developing, implementing, and overseeing all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Title IX compliance programs.

• Directing and resolving complex investigations into complaints involving discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct.

If you are committed to high-level compliance and fostering a respectful environment, we encourage you to apply.

Mission Statement
The mission of the Tucson Unified School District, in partnership with parents and the greater community, is to assure each pre-K through 12th-grade student receives an engaging, rigorous, and comprehensive education.

The District is committed to inclusion and non-discrimination in all District activities. At all times, District staff should work to ensure that staff, parents, students, and members of the public are included and welcome to participate in District activities.

SUMMARY

Coordinates the employee relations functions of the district, including negotiations and the grievance process. Develops and oversees the District’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Title IX compliance programs, including the investigation and resolution of complaints related to discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct.

REPORTS TO

Superintendent

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Social Justice, Political Science, Economics, or a closely related field

Five years experience in the following areas: grievances, arbitration, contract administration and contract negotiation and/or conducting or overseeing complex workplace or civil rights investigations (EEO/Title IX).

Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state EEO and Title IX regulations and investigative best practices.

Any equivalent combination of experience, training, or education.

Must be available evenings and weekends.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Consideration will be given to applicants who explicity confirm possession of the following preferred qualifications in their resume or application.

Bilingual – Spanish/English

Master’s degree in Public Administration, Communications, Marketing or a related field.

Desktop and online publishing experience

Digital media skills

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING SKILLS

Verbal and written communication skills in English and a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend written/graphic and oral instructions

Experience in working with diverse constituencies/populations.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS AFTER HIRE
FBI fingerprint background check.
Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

POSITION SPECIFICS
EFFECTIVE: 2025-2026 School Year

LOCATION: Employee Relations - Broadway and Park Area

FTE: 1.0 - 8 hours per day
SALARY RANGE: $80,632.96 - $93,612.37 annually
WORK CALENDAR: 12 month

START DATE: ASAP

First Review of Applications will begin on December 18, 2025

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on the salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.