East Lansing, Michigan, United States

Hr Administrative Services 40001364

Area of Interest: Administrative/Business/Professional

Area of Interest: Human Resources

Area of Interest: Information Technology
Executive Management

Opening on: Aug 29 2025

Closing at: Sep 18 2025 - 23:55 EDT

195000.00-220000.00 Salary Commensurate with Experience

Human Resources

1078559

POSITION SUMMARY

Serving the University Human Resources (HR) Division, the Director of HR Administrative Services serves as the Chief Administrative Officer for HR providing strategic leadership and high-level oversight for critical HR infrastructure and support functions. This executive-level position manages a diverse portfolio encompassing HR information systems and technology, HR project management, communications, finance and budget (including university benefits budgeting), and administrative operations through Assistant Directors and Managers who lead day-to-day operations. The Director provides direct support and consultation to the Associate Vice President of Human Resources and serves as a key strategic advisor on divisional initiatives, university-wide projects, and organizational excellence.
The position requires a dynamic executive who can provide strategic direction while fostering collaborative relationships across multiple university departments and external partners. The Director serves as the primary liaison for divisional administrative matters and plays a crucial role in advancing university initiatives through strategic operations leadership, effective project management oversight, and cross-functional collaboration.

LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS

• Proven ability to lead and develop diverse, cross-functional teams
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience in change management and organizational transformation
• Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships across organizational boundaries

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related field
• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive leadership experience in HR operations, technology, and/or administrative services
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-functional teams and operations

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Higher education experience preferred
• Experience with large-scale system implementations and organizational change initiatives

CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES - HR DIVISION

• Executive Consultation: Provide consultation to the Associate Vice President of Human Resources on divisional strategy, operations, and administrative matters
• Divisional Leadership: Serve as a senior administrative leader for the HR Division, representing the AVP in key meetings and decision-making processes
• Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the AVP and other leadership to develop and implement divisional strategic plans and organizational priorities
• Cross-Divisional Integration: Ensure alignment and coordination across all HR functional areas and initiatives
• Executive Collaboration: Serve as primary liaison between the AVP and internal/external stakeholders on administrative matters