Director of Human Resources

at  Morgan Community College

POSITION NO: 101020

EMPLOYMENT SPECIFICS: Full-Time (Exempt Administrative Appointment, 260 days), 1.0FTE
POSITION LOCATION: On campus position located in Fort Morgan, CO
PURPOSE/SUMMARY OF JOB: The Director of Human Resources manages the leadership and day-to-day operations of the human resources department. This is a hands-on position requiring data entry as well as coordination of a comprehensive human resources program for the college in coordination with the Colorado Community College System (CCCS). Services include but are not limited to guiding and mentoring staff on human resources issues, hiring, separation and retirement processes, employee benefits, and employment contract processing. AA/EO, Title IX and other Federal legislative initiatives, including policy interpretation and implementation. Employee evaluation processes, conflict resolution and mediation, disciplinary actions, records retention, staff recognition, background checks, unemployment, and worker’s compensation. May promote and represent the institution at campus, community, and/or system events, as well as through local and regional partnerships.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, public administration or related area from an accredited institution.
• Three (3) years of comprehensive experience in human resources.
• Department management experience including developing and implementing procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to build trust and work effectively with employees including experience with conflict resolution and mediation skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills,
• Ability to deal effectively and fairly with a variety of individuals in a courteous manner.
• Payroll processing experience.
• Ability to effectively multitask and prioritize workload.
• Knowledge of and experience with AA/EO, FMLA, FLSA, and basic accounting principles.
• Demonstrated computer skills and knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Occasional long and irregular hours necessitated by special projects, compliance with deadlines, length of institutional day and week, and committee service.
• Ability to travel out of town as required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in business or related area.
• Human Resources experience in higher education or for the State of Colorado.
• HR certification such as PHR, SPHR or SHRM.
• Experience with Banner software or other human resource software programs.
• Experience with investigation, training, and/or compliance with Federal Title IX.
  Anticipated Start Date: May 2024

ABOUT MORGAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (MCC):

MCC is one of 13 colleges comprising the Colorado Community College System (CCCS). The college has been named a Great College to Work For by the Chronicle of Higher Education in the past decade.
MCC is located on I-76, 80 miles northeast of Denver and approximately 100 miles east of Rocky Mountain National Park. MCC provides high quality transferable courses and career & technical education culminating in a variety of certificate, associate, and baccalaureate degree programs through traditional, innovative, and non-traditional delivery methods in an 11,500 square mile regional area of eastern Colorado.
The College serves this vast, rural, agricultural area from its main campus in Fort Morgan and through four regional locations in Bennett, Limon, Burlington and Wray. These locations are 75 to 150 miles from the campus in Fort Morgan.
The College is seeking dynamic, creative individuals who are committed to the community college philosophy, student success, and public service. MCC seeks individuals looking for a rural or small community lifestyle, with excellent conditions for families; proximity to major metropolitan areas; year-round recreation and natural beauty; and a dynamic, forward-looking workplace.

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