Yakima Valley College Looking for Executive Director of Human Resource Services Full Time

Are you passionate about connecting with and supporting employees in higher education? Can you envision yourself challenging and being
challenged to find innovative ways to promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion? Are you looking forward to making a difference
every day in the lives of the employees, students, and community? Yakima Valley College seeks an innovative and collaborative professional,
who is committed to equity with a vision to supporting a diverse campus community.

The Executive Director of Human Resources
is directly responsible for the overall administration, coordination and evaluation of HR services at Yakima Valley College,
balancing obligations to the college and obligations to the well-being of our employees. This is a 12-month full-time administrative
position that includes a full benefits package. This position is responsible for oversight of day-to-day HR functions, payroll,
benefits administration, recruitment, employee training and development, and annual performance evaluations, compliance, employee relations
and the employee handbook. The Executive Director of HR for YVC also serves as the Deputy Title IX Coordinator and
investigates and resolves Title IX complaints. YVC offers opportunities for collaboration with labor partners to support student success at
every level of the organization.

Yakima Valley College is one of the oldest community colleges in the state of Washington. Founded in
1928, the college has a long tradition of quality in teaching and in its commitment to students. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving
Institution (HSI), YVC embraces a culture of inclusiveness.

Our Mission Statement:

As a federally designated
Hispanic-serving Institution residing on the traditional homelands of the 14 Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, Yakima
Valley College cultivates equity and a culture of innovative and inclusive teaching and learning.

Yakima Valley College serves all
students holistically, supports all students’ learning goals, and fosters achievement within career and educational pathways.

We strengthen our communities by providing opportunities for personal enrichment, economic mobility, and sociocultural engagement.

3. At least three (3) years of progressively
responsible full-time exempt level human resources management experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree (MBA, MSOD, JD or closely related degree)
• Title IX Coordinator Certification
• Professional in Human
  Resources (PHR or SPHR) Certification
• Demonstrated experience in collaborative labor relations
• Experience working in an
  environment with faculty and students
• Demonstrated supervisory experience
• Experience with WAC’s, RCW’s or
  other related state laws
• Familiarity with Washington State Department of Labor and other State organizations connected to Human
  Resource functions

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to work with administrators, faculty, staff, students,
  state agencies, and the public in assessing and interpreting personnel policies and related duties
• Ability to interpret the impact
  of legal requirements in the recruitment, employment, retention, discharge and professional development of public employees
• Ability
  to communicate effectively orally and in writing as an advocate of progressive human resource practices
• Ability to deal effectively
  with people in conflict resolution
• Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to the principles and administration of equal
  employment opportunity and affirmative action
• Ability to create policies and procedures utilizing a DEI lens while following legal
  requirements
• Ability to demonstrate and promote professionalism within the Human Resources Department and other areas of the
  college
• Ability to promote a positive and trustworthy climate

• Design, implement, and monitor hiring procedures
• Implement and
  maintain compliance of an affirmative action plan
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations including compliance with
  HRC, EEOC, ADA, FMLA and OCR (Title VII & Title IX)
• Administration of unemployment and Industrial insurance programs
• Provide direction for an effective and approved employee performance evaluation process

Employee & Labor
Relations

• Serve as Chief Labor Relations Officer
• Serve as chair of Labor Management Committee
• Provide
  timely administration of grievance procedures
• Investigate and recommend employee improvement and corrective actions

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:  Application Instructions:

To apply for this
position you MUST submit a complete YVC Online Employment Application, and include the following REQUIRED
attachments:

A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (a
generic cover letter will not be accepted)

A current resume ( a resume will not substitute for the “work experience”
section of the online application)

Three (3) professional references (personal references do not count as
professional) Unofficial transcripts for confirmation of degree (if minimum qualifications require a degree). The
successful candidate will be required to submit official transcripts at time of hire

Certifications/Credentials as
required for fulfillment of the minimum qualifications

Please note: Failure to follow the above
application instructions will lead to

 disqualification. Please do not
include any attachments other than the ones requested above. E-mailed documents will not be accepted after the closing of the recruitment or
in lieu of attaching your documents to the online application.

Employment Information:

Those applicants invited to interview may be required to complete a skills test.

Candidates may be
subject to a Criminal History Background Check as a condition for consideration of employment.

“In compliance with federal
law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required
employment eligibility verification form upon hire.”

Yakima Valley College does not discriminate against any person
on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, genetic information, or age in admission, treatment, or participation in its
programs, services and activities, or in employment. All inquiries regarding compliance should be directed to the Director of Human Resource
Services, YVC, South 16th Ave. & Nob Hill Blvd., Yakima, WA 98902; or call 509.574.4670. Click here for the full non-discrimination

statement.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably
possible.

All positions are subject to funding.