UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO GREENSBORO, NORTH CAROLINA THE SEARCH The (UNCG) seeks an experienced, effective, and strategic leader for the position of Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources (CHRO/AVCHR). The next CHRO/AVCHR will work collaboratively across campus and with the University of North Carolina System Office to partner with and serve as a trusted resource to senior leaders and the entire campus community on all matters related to human resources. Success in this role requires an effective communicator and thought partner with demonstrated experience within a similarly complex higher education setting. It is an exciting time to join UNCG; under the leadership of Chancellor Frank Gilliam, the University continues to grow, keeping a clear focus on student success and access. UNCG is a public, coeducational, doctoral-granting, residential university and one of the three original institutions of the University of North Carolina System. The University holds two classifications from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a doctoral university with higher-research activity and for deep community engagement in its curriculum, outreach, and partnerships. With an enrollment of just under 20,000 students, including 3,000 graduate students and 2,500 faculty and staff, UNCG is considered one of the most diverse universities in the UNC System and was named to the Obama Administration s list of the top 15 American institutions helping low income students to persist and graduate. The University is known for its inclusive learning community with a campus-wide culture that embodies access, equity, diversity, excellence, and collaboration. Ethnic minority students make up almost half the student body. The campus is known for its focus on enhancing health and wellness, promoting vibrant communities, and translating scholarly findings into programs, policy, and practice. Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs and as a member of the Chancellor s Council, the new CHRO/AVCHR will develop and implement human resource policies and practices that advance the core educational, research, operational, and administrative objectives of the University. In collaboration with executive leadership, the CHRO/AVCHR will
provide strategic direction for the Office of Human Resources in support of UNCG s mission and long-term strategic goals, as well as operational planning and support for human resources functions. Working collaboratively with the Faculty Personnel Services in the Provost office, the CHRO/AVCHR will oversee an effective, innovative, and responsive human resources operation and will promote a high performing, diverse, and productive culture that attracts, develops, and retains top talent. UNCG has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in this critical recruitment. All inquiries, nominations, referrals, and applications should be directed in strict confidence to the firm as indicated at the end of this document. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SYSTEM UNCG is one of 17 University campuses of The University of North Carolina (UNC) system. The system is administered by President Margaret Spellings, who assumed this position in March 2016, and overseen by The UNC Board of Governors. Each campus in the UNC system is headed by its own Chancellor and Board of Trustees, providing autonomy to each campus within the supportive framework of the larger UNC system. UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO Originally designated in 1891 as the North Carolina State Normal and Industrial School, and later known as UNC s Woman s College, UNCG was established to provide education for women under three departments: education, domestic science, and commercial. At the time, there was a particular need for qualified teachers in a state with poor-performing public schools, especially as North Carolina sought to re-establish itself in post-civil War Reconstruction. Over time, UNCG developed a strong curriculum in arts and sciences beyond its roots, and the student body similarly evolved: African American students were first admitted in 1956 and men were first admitted in 1964. In 2017 the University marked its 125 th anniversary, bringing together the entire campus community as well as generations of alumni to celebrate the remarkable history of UNCG. Presently, the University is a challenging, supportive, and engaged community joined together by shared values: We define excellence not only by the people we attract, but by the meaningful contributions they make. With almost 20,000 students, including more than 16,000 undergraduates, UNCG is the largest university in the Piedmont Triad metropolitan region. Sixty-five percent of resident undergraduate students are female. UNCG is the most diverse of the historically white campuses in the UNC system. Ethnic minority students comprise 43 percent of the student body. Additionally, 27 percent of undergraduate students and 16 percent of graduate students are African-American. UNCG s University-wide enrollment has grown over the last three years, which has been critical in generating new resources. North Carolina is one of a small number of states which continues to fund a substantial portion of higher education, allowing universities such as UNCG to keep tuition affordable ensuring that all state residents have access to the University. Tuition and fees Page 2 of 6
for full-time attendance are $7,250 for in-state students and $22,409 for out-of-state students. Approximately 77 percent of UNCG students receive financial aid. At its core, UNCG is broadly encapsulated as: - A learner-centered, accessible, and inclusive community fostering intellectual inquiry to prepare students for meaningful lives and engaged citizenship; - An institution offering classes on-campus, off-campus, and online for degree-seeking students and life-long learners; - A research university where collaborative scholarship and creative activity enhance quality of life across the life span; - A source of innovation and leadership meeting social, economic, and environmental challenges in the Piedmont Triad, North Carolina, and beyond; and - A global university integrating intercultural and international experiences and perspectives into learning, discovery, and service. Leadership Chancellor Frank Gilliam UNCG is led by Dr. Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr. who was appointed as the eleventh Chancellor of The, by the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina effective September 8, 2015. UNCG s first-ever African American Chancellor, Dr. Gilliam served as Dean of the Luskin School of Public Affairs at the University of California, Los Angeles from 2008 until his appointment at UNCG. He has a long and distinguished career as a professor of public policy and political science, researcher, and administrator. Charlie A. Maimone, Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs Charles A. Maimone serves as the Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs at UNCG. He oversees financial services, human resources, facilities operations, University police, auxiliary and business services, institutional risk management, foundation finance, and environmental health and safety. Maimone joined UNCG in 2014 after serving at UNC Wilmington, as vice chancellor for business affairs and chief financial officer for six years. At UNCW he led a variety of campuswide initiatives, including the development and implementation of shared services, analytics, unified budget process, alternative distance education business models, and UNCW s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Prior to joining UNCW, Maimone held several key leadership roles with The College of William and Mary, including associate vice president for administration and director of auxiliary services. He previously held auxiliary services, housing, food services, positions at UNCW, as well as residence hall-related roles with Miami University and Kent State University, Maimone received his B.A. in sociology and M.A. in education from Kent State University, and an M.B.A. from The College of William and Mary. Greensboro, North Carolina Greensboro is a thriving city with a population of 275,000 and 11 institutions of higher education. Located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina and centralized between the larger cities of Charlotte and Raleigh, Greensboro residents have easy access to recreational opportunities at both the mountains and at the Atlantic coast. The local metropolitan area (which includes the cities of High Point and Winston-Salem) has a population of over 1.6 million and boasts a low cost of living and an excellent quality of life. Page 3 of 6
ROLE OF THE CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER Serving on the Chancellor s Council and reporting to Charlie Maimone, Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs, the CHRO/AVCHR is the University s Chief Human Resource Officer and is responsible for comprehensive and strategic leadership of all aspects of the human resources function for the campus, including: employment recruiting and staffing (with the exception of faculty recruitment and retention); compensation and position classification; training and professional development; effective employee relations and employment practices; performance management; and benefits management and HR information systems. Through leading an effective team of talented individuals in the Office of Human Resources, the CHRO/AVCHR will continue to provide a University environment that attracts, supports, and retains a qualified and diverse workforce. The CHRO/AVCHR will: oversee the delivery of HR services; provide strategic advice and support to the Chancellor and other senior campus leadership; and work effectively with the UNC System Office to support the needs of the UNCG campus. The CHRO/AVCHR and the HR team will collaborate with campus leaders to understand their HR business needs, develop solutions, and provide consultation and expert opinion. The CHRO/AVCHR will also build and leverage partnerships with HR leaders within the UNC System Office to share information and best practices. Within the Office of Human Resources, there are opportunities to streamline processes through the continued refinement of roles and procedures, the appropriate use and implementation of HR technology, and an articulation of the Office s contribution to the University s overall mission. The CHRO/AVCHR leads a team of 28 individuals and will provide supervision and mentorship designed to develop the team to encourage its operation at the highest levels of performance, efficiency and integrity. The CHRO/AVCHR will be a credible and influential leader, mentor, and developer of strong cross-functional teams and will demonstrate a commitment to sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment. This individual will: promote innovative and creative problem solving; possess active listening and strong communication skills; embody trust, confidence, and respect; and lead others by influence and example. For more information regarding the structure of the Human Resources Office, visit: https://hrs.uncg.edu/files/hr/58401.pdf. OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES The CHRO/AVCHR will proactively address the following opportunities and goals: - Develop collaborative partnerships at all levels of UNCG and become a leader of and for Human Resources, improving its ability to function as an effective, efficient, and trusted resource and advisor, while creating opportunities for an exchange of ideas that promote customer service, education, and ease of access for all employees and potential employees; - Work with the senior leaders of UNCG the Chancellor, the Provost, vice chancellors, deans, faculty, and departmental leaders, to name a few to increase the University s ability to recruit and retain faculty and staff through best practices, competitive benefits and compensation, talent development, and a continued commitment to diversity; Page 4 of 6
- Continue to develop a highly competent and nimble Human Resources team, characterized by a deep customer-service orientation, strong morale, and the highest standards of ethics and integrity. This will require ongoing assessment of the organizational structure and business processes for all human resource functions and systems and the ongoing professional development of the staff within Human Resources; - Balance the priorities of UNCG campus and those of the UNC System Office and be open to thinking strategically about functions and processes in a collaborative manner, including through the use of the Employee Engagement and Satisfaction Survey; - Promote the utilization of technology and efficient business practices to deliver data, service, and support to a range of constituencies in support of UNCG s educational mission and vision; and - Actively participate on the HR Council of the UNC System with peer and senior-level HR professionals from other UNC campuses, who collaborate to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their HR organizations; and build a colleague network, share best practices, exchange ideas and information, and influence HR policy development and change. THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE The CHRO/AVCHR must be a strategic leader who will partner with others to advance the mission of the University and its people. The CHRO/AVCHR must understand the role and importance of the public university in society and should be committed to seeking ways to enhance the HR function in support of this. While no one candidate possesses them all, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional and personal qualities to this important role: - Demonstrated success in working collaboratively, transparently, effectively, and enthusiastically within a complex higher education environment of similar size and scale; - Unparalleled personal integrity, credibility and ethics; - Strong listening and communication skills; a presence that earns trust, confidence and respect; and the ability to lead by influence and example; - Commitment to and demonstrated record of building a diverse and inclusive workplace; - A record of attracting, mentoring, and retaining high-quality talent and building vibrant, empowered teams from ambitious individual contributors; - Demonstrated ability to use data and statistics to solve real-world HR problems; - Strong knowledge of human resource functions and technology, including extensive experience in organizational behavior, employee relations, employment law, compensation, benefits, talent management and development; - Experience leading campus-wide and expansive training and leadership development initiatives as well as success building out a best in class talent management and development process; - Experience working with enterprise-wide administrative system implementations and in analyzing business processes; and Page 5 of 6
- A bachelor s degree is required, and a master s or other advanced degree is preferred. Also required is a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible human resources management and leadership experience, with significant time spent at the senior management or executive level, preferably in an academic setting at a similarly complex institution. TO APPLY UNCG has retained Isaacson, Miller to assist in this search. Please direct all inquiries, nominations, referrals, and applications in strict confidence to: Rebecca Kennedy, Partner Emily McCarthy, Associate Isaacson, Miller 263 Summer Street, 7 th Floor Boston, MA 02210 www.imsearch.com/6735 Phone: (617) 262-6500 Electronic submission of application materials is strongly preferred. In adherence to the UNCG Policy on Discriminatory Conduct, the University has been and will continue to be committed to the equality of employment opportunities and does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, creed, veterans status, political affiliation, or sexual orientation. Page 6 of 6