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Vice President of Organizational Development & Human Resources

Front Range Community College (FRCC) invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for a Vice President for Organizational Development & Human Resources (VPODHR). President Colleen Simpson seeks a VPODHR who is a strategic thinker, collaborative team member, and skilled communicator. The VPODHR will have a strong background in organizational development, employee relations, workforce analysis, benefits, talent acquisition, talent development and labor relations. This is a transformative opportunity for the VPODHR to elevate the team and identify holistic approach to enable employees at all levels to thrive.

As a member of the Cabinet team, reporting directly to the College President, the Vice President of Organizational Development & Human Resources plays a key role in positioning the College as an innovative, collaborative and welcoming place to work that supports, engages, values, and develops employees, cultivating a culture of employee excellence, engagement and leadership. The Vice President serves as a trusted advisor in matters pertaining to organizational development, employee relations, workforce analysis, benefits, talent acquisition, talent development and labor relations. This position works collaboratively with the President and will lead initiatives that shape a transformative vision for the college, aligning human resource strategies with the overall institutional goals.

Front Range Community College (FRCC) focuses on the success of more than 27,000 students annually in classes for college credit, and more than 5,000 people each year in business training and continuing education. The college has three campuses in communities from Denver s north metro area to Colorado s border with Wyoming. FRCC is the No. 1 transfer institution for the University of Colorado Boulder and Colorado State University and a major transfer school for other Colorado colleges and universities.

All inquiries, nominations, and applications will be held in strict confidence. To learn more about this opportunity as well as the application process, please download the full position profile here (Download PDF reader). Potential applicants are welcome to schedule a confidential conversation with the Interim Vice President of Organizational Development & Human Resources by emailing Arnie Oudenhoven at arnie.oudenhoven@frontrange.edu.

Leaders who know of outstanding candidates are welcome to submit confidential nominations to Arnie as well. Please include the nominee s full name, title, institution/organization, and email address.

Although the deadline for applications is November 24, 2024, the position will remain open until filled. The search timeline plans for screening and interviews in late November/early December 2024, and the successful candidate may assume office as early as January 2025. This is a full-time, exempt, management confidential position. The salary range will be $145,000-$157,000 annually.

The College provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or active-duty military status, familial status, height, weight, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

Commitment to Values: Demonstrates leadership and collaborative behaviors and actions that support FRCC values. Student Success Focus: Supports organizational decisions that support a student-first culture. Strategic Planning: Develops a vision for the future and creates a culture in which long-range goals can be achieved. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Demonstrates behaviors that convey the importance of diverse lived experiences and using an equity lens to guide decisions. A strong commitment to building and s staining and equitable and inclusive work environment. Change Catalyst: Ability to encourage others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches when addressing problems and opportunities. Willingness to challenge the status quo. Communication: Communicates proactively and keeps key stakeholder groups informed. Motivation: Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach goals and/or perform to the best of their ability. Risk-Taker: Ability to take calculated risks or to stretch the limits of comfort zones. Ability to make quick decisions while keeping policy and regulations at the forefront of all decisions. Team Building: Ability to convince a group of individuals to work toward a common goal. Problem Solving: Identifies the elements of a problem situation and understands which components are most critical; acts as a pragmatic and creative problem solver while complying with relevant laws and regulations. Systems Thinking: Provides analysis of problems and implements solutions that account for the interactions of all systems and organizational entities.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/TRAINING & WORK EXPERIENCE:

Master s Degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration or a related field. Ph.D., Ed.D., Law Degree or related terminal degree from an accredited institution is preferred. OR An equivalent combination of education, professional certifications and professional experience. AND Significant leadership experience in human resources Supervisory experience with staff at a director level or above and a proven track record of collaborative leadership and developing HR teams Demonstrated experience with current educational trends, and employee success strategies A leadership record with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Record of successful planning, decision-making, data analytics, budget management, and goal achievement. Comprehensive knowledge of human resources policies, procedures, laws and trends. Demonstrated ability to drive innovation, anticipate future trends, and develop forward-thinking HR solutions aligned with institutional goals.