Assistant Dean, HR
People & HR
Urbana, IL, USA
Posted on Jul 22, 2026
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as top HR officer of a complex, academic college. Provide executive leadership for the HR function, aligning its strategy with institutional priorities and leading the development and implementation of pertinent solutions. • Set priorities across all HR functions in consultation with other senior leaders. Manage HR professionals and leaders, directly or indirectly, across the college. Responsible for overall professional development of HR staff and organization as a whole. Direct human resource professionals and leaders to fulfill the human resources strategy of the college. Responsible for the overall human resources strategy and operational activities for the college. Responsible for overall outcomes of human resource operations for the college, ensuring compliance and successful delivery of human resource related services across the college. Serve as a key high-level liaison between college staff, the HR community of practice, and campus leadership. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to drive service delivery excellence and innovation. Serve as executive sponsor of the most significant projects and initiatives for the college.
