Associate Vice President, Human Resources

Salisbury University (SU) seeks an innovative and results-oriented change leader to serve as its next Associate Vice President for Human Resources (AVP). This is a tremendous opportunity for a seasoned, inspiring human resource leader to galvanize the campus community and maximize the potential of all its members. The new AVP will be a transformational people and culture leader dedicated to creating optimal working environments and nurturing interconnected systems and policies for SU employees. The AVP will bring a proven record of positive change management and a forward-looking approach to HR, responsive to the evolving landscape of higher education.

Founded in 1925, Salisbury is a residential institution serving approximately 6,300 undergraduate and 730 graduate and post-baccalaureate students from across the U.S. and more than 50 countries. It boasts its focus on student-centered learning, hands-on experiences, and a commitment to both academic excellence and community engagement, all within a vibrant, accessible, and affordable environment.

Reporting to the Vice President of Administration and Finance, the AVP will serve as the Chief Human Resources Officer of the institution. They will be responsible for leading a human resources function and strategy that aligns with and advances Salisbury’s mission and strategic direction. The AVP will develop and administer human resource policies, procedures, programs, and services that meet the University's needs, goals, and objectives. They will deliver a best-in-class human resource function aligned with evolving workforce trends and the unique needs of the Salisbury community.

The AVP will be a seasoned, strategic, and collaborative human resources leader with extensive experience in a broad range of functional areas and a proven track record of overseeing large-scale, complex initiatives. They will bring a visible, transformative, and collaborative approach to HR, working closely across the campus community on strategic human resources issues and institutional priorities.

Salisbury University has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in the recruitment of its next Associate Vice President for Human Resouces. Please direct all applications, nominations, and inquiries to Isaacson, Miller, as indicated below.  

COMPENSATION AND LOCATION

This is an on-campus position. The salary range for this role is $170,000-$180,000.

APPLICATIONS, INQUIRIES, AND NOMINATIONS

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be submitted below. Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged.

Becca Kennedy is leading this search with Lehman Robinson and Cortnee Bollard. 

Diversity and inclusion are core values of Salisbury University. We strive to create a truly diverse and inclusive environment where the richness of ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives of our community is harnessed to create value for our institution, today and in the future.  To this end, the University recruits exceptional and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across Maryland, the United States, and around the world, supporting all members of the University community as they work together to achieve institutional goals and vision. To learn more about the University’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus, please visit http://www.salisbury.edu/equity/