Massachusetts College of Art and Design Looking for Chief Human Resources Officer Full Time

Massachusetts College of Art and Design

Chief
Human Resources Officer

Academic Career & Executive Search is pleased to assist Massachusetts College of Art and
Design in its search for Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).

For full consideration, please apply by March
20^th.

This is a vibrant period for Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) and a unique
opportunity to lead at a distinguished institution as the College commemorates its 150th anniversary. The next CHRO joins MassArt at a time
of robust enrollment, with a fresh leadership team, a new branding initiative as well as the introduction of a refreshed strategic
plan. Guided by a dynamic new President, MassArt is poised for transformative growth while remaining steadfast in its mission to cultivate
artists, designers, educators, and makers from diverse backgrounds who shape communities, economies, and cultures for the common
good. Reporting to the Vice President of Administration and Finance, the CHRO attracts, develops, engages, and retains top talent. The
CHRO sets the tone for the employee experience, advises the senior leadership team, and leverages the human capital that supports
organizational advancement. The CHRO joins the senior leadership team, serving as a member of the President’s Executive Cabinet and as
a strategic partner to the team in order to forward MassArt’s position as the nation’s first and only, public independent
college of art and design. The individual will be an informed decision maker who capitalizes on opportunities to promote the
organization’s mission, vision, and values actively.

The CHRO will work with operational leaders to forecast future workforce
requirements, proactively advance organizational leadership and development, and maintain MassArt’s core values in a rapidly changing
higher education environment, while also being a driving force for operational efficiency and service excellence.

The CHRO will wear
multiple hats. The person will be an advocate for employees at the senior leadership table, the voice of the organization when interfacing
with employees, a strong strategic business and tactical partner to the senior leadership team, an executive leader for the human resources
team, an effective ambassador for MassArt in creating the brand as the employer of choice, and an advisor and confidential sounding board to
executives in the organization. The CHRO also plays an integral role in driving the organization’s commitment to strengthening its
position as a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization. The CHRO promotes a culture of inclusion, teamwork and cohesion,
accountability, and high performance within the human resources organization.

This position reports to the Vice President of
Administration and Finance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops an overall human resources strategy
  for MassArt that advances the organization’s strategic plan.
• Provides leadership to the human resources team in talent
  acquisition, human resources operations, employee and labor relations, employee engagement and retention, and talent and organizational
  development efforts.
• Provides leadership to the payroll team in coordination with Massachusetts HRCMS, Payroll functionality, and
  coordination with all human resources operations.
• Promotes alignment and consistency of compensation, payroll, benefits, and
  retirement plans.
• Partners with administration and finance in analyzing department performance, developing short- and long-range
  financial projections, and creating operating plans and budgets to meet financial and other performance targets.
• Ensures compliance
  with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulatory standards of the Department of Labor, Affirmative Action, OSHA, and
  others.
• Develops goals for the human resources function and directs their execution, ensuring that team members have the necessary
  resources to meet them; reviews HR performance in relation to established goals to ensure continual improvement in HR service delivery.
• Evaluates both short-term and long-range planning for new and existing programs, strategies and other requirements to ensure compliance
  with regulatory and business expectations.
• Works with and establishes strong relations and communication with campus union
  representatives.
• Works to establish strong partnerships with all college departments to increase the visibility and professional
  standing of the Human Resources Office. Meets regularly with VP’s and other key stakeholders to ensure regular feedback and
  communication.
• Partners with the Massachusetts Department of Human Resources and the other Massachusetts Public Higher Education
  Institutions and Colleges of the Fenway to ensure alignment and integration as well as best practices of the human resource functions.
• Participates directly or through Human Resources Office staff, in educational activities with professional organizations (i.e., CUPA-HR,
  SHRM, etc.) to maintain updated knowledge, skills and abilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• 5 to 8 years directly related
  Human Resources experience of which a minimum of 3 to 5 years must be at the Director or higher level
• In lieu of an earned
  Bachelor’s degree, applicants with 10 or more years of directly related Human Resources of which a minimum of 5 years must be at the
  Director or higher level shall be required
• Prior experience working in a unionized work environment
• Experience in
  developing and maintaining a positive environment for employees, a highly engaged workforce and developing creative solutions that foster
  employee retention
• Experience with recruiting, applicant tracking systems, and the complex legal framework surrounding hiring and
  daily operations of the Human Resources Office
• Outstanding demonstrated leadership and managerial skills
• Experience in
  employee relations best practices
• Demonstrated proactive, effective, communication skills

PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 8 years directly related Human Resources experience of which a minimum of 5 years must be
  at the Director or higher level
• An advanced degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or other
  related field
• Directly related management experience working in Higher Education
• Directly related experience working in
  the public sector
• Track record of success in leading process improvement and change management initiatives
• Prior
  experience developing and implementing training programs for a variety of constituencies
• Human Resources Credential (SHRM or
  HRCI)

About the Institution

Founded in 1873, and celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2023,
Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt), is the nation’s first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and
design. MassArt is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators, and leaders striving to shape the future
through art and design. They’ve spent 150 years demonstrating the truly amazing things that happen when a world-class art and design
education is an option for every deserving student. Located in Boston’s hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, MassArt
enrolls 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing
education and youth programs. 

MassArt prepares artists, designers, and educators from diverse backgrounds to shape communities,
economies, and cultures for the common good. MassArt provides state-of-the art facilities and studios housed in nine buildings along
Huntington Avenue in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston, close by the Museum of Fine Arts and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. The
college offers twenty-two areas of concentration in fine arts, design and art education, and awards one undergraduate degree, the Bachelor
of Fine Arts, and graduate degrees including the Master of Fine Arts, the Master of Art in Teaching, Master of Education, Master of Design
Innovation, and the Master of Architecture. The college also offers certificate programs in Communication Design, Fashion Design, Furniture
Design, and Industrial Design.

The College is NECHE (New England Commission of Higher Education) accredited and a member of AICAD
(Association of Independent College of Art and Design), as well as the​​ Colleges of Fenway, a collaboration of five neighboring
Boston-based colleges in the Fenway area representing more than 12,000 undergraduate students (16.2% of total Boston undergraduate
population attending 4-year colleges, 700+ full time faculty, and 2300-course offerings and the ProArts Consortium.

Living in
the Area

With a population of nearly 700,000, Boston often feels like a small town with the perks of city life. It is a
cosmopolitan city offering cultural diversity, a rich culinary and arts scene, and proximity to world-class schools, employers and health
care. It is on the cutting edge of medicine and technology but traditional in its love of sports and the city’s deep history. With a
modern, attractive, and completely walkable downtown, Boston is dotted with Revolutionary period historic sites along the Freedom Trail and
preserved old streetscapes mixed in with modern commercial office buildings.  The scenic Charles River offers endless opportunities for
outdoor activities.

Arts and culture amenities in downtown Boston and the entire surrounding area are exceptional, and most, like the
Boston Pops and the Museum of Fine Arts, are well known beyond the city limits.

The surrounding suburbs offer an excellent
alternative to city living with access to a well-used commuter rail system. Each neighborhood has its own town center that is functional,
accessible by the rail system, and filled with local businesses.

Education, at all levels, is outstanding in Boston and the
surrounding areas. Public schools are nationally recognized, and a driving reason people move to the area. Additionally, the entire Boston
Metro area is centrally located near everything Massachusetts and the Northeast has to offer – skiing in New Hampshire, beaches in
Cape Cod, and trips to New York City are all only 2 to 3 hours away.

To Apply

For full
consideration, please apply by March 20^th.

To be viewed by the search firm, you must apply directly
at: https://acesrch.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a21esjy6yo9e

Please apply through the
application link and do not email applications.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and should include a cover letter
and curriculum vita. Ideally cover letters should not exceed two pages. All applications are treated confidentially.

Inquiries,
referrals, and nominations are also treated confidentially

Inquiries and questions: Please send to [email protected]

Nominations and referrals: Please
send the nominees’ name, title, and contact information if available to [email protected]

Institution’s EEO Statement

MassArt
provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender,
gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, genetic information,
pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, or membership in any other legally protected class. MassArt complies with all applicable
federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the college operates. This policy
applies to all terms and conditions of employment.