Executive Director of Employee Relations and Faculty Resources

Executive Director of Employee Relations and Faculty Resources

 

Location: Ramapo College, Main Campus - Mahwah NJ

 

Job Type: Full-Time

 

Job Number: 202300358

 

Core: Teaching & Learning Core

 

Department: Office Of The Provost

 

Opening Date: 1/21/2026

 

Closing Date

 

FLSA: Exempt

 

Bargaining Unit: MN

 

Description

 

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

 

This is a full-time, managerial position, and days of work and hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm. Note: This position is in the "Non-Limited (NL)" category of employment (non-fixed work week) and individuals in this role have no claim or entitlement to time off or cash compensation for hours worked beyond their normal schedule. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. It is the policy of the College to grant hour for hour compensatory time off, with advance approval, only when employees are required to work on a regularly scheduled day off, Saturday, Sunday or a holiday. Time earned must be used within one fiscal year from the time it is earned.

 

Salary Range

$150,000-$185,000

 

US work authorization is required. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US. Ramapo College currently has a no-sponsorship policy.

 

Job Summary:

 

The Executive Director of the Employee Relations (ER) serves as the chief administrator for a comprehensive employee relations program that includes providing strategic leadership on the AFT Master Contract and local Ramapo negotiations and MOUs.

 

Major Objectives:

 

• The Executive Director of ER reports to and acts as a strategic partner and advisor to the Provost/ Vice President for Teaching, Learning, and Growth in all aspects of ensuring compliance to the AFT Master Contract with the State of New Jersey and coordinates with People Operations to ensure compliance with all federal, State of New Jersey, and local laws, policies, and regulations pertaining to Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) faculty and professional staff.

 

• Strategically and professionally aligns the actions and activities of the employees of ER in full support of the RCNJ Strategic Plan "Boldly Ascending" and the directives of the Office of the Provost. Provides strategy linked advice to the Mission Element Team (MET), Cabinet of Agents (COA), Faculty Leaders, American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Leaders, Faculty Assembly (FA); Faculty Assembly Executive Council (FAEC), other Faculty Leaders to include Deans, Directors, Conveners and various All College Committees and Chairs that will positively effectively and efficiently support the College's mission and vision.

• Coordinates and collaborates with People Operations & Employee Resources Department to generate practical approaches to solving problems that impact the College.

 

• Coordinates with colleagues within the New Jersey Association of State Colleges and Universities (NJASCU) to share best business practices and share information.

• Collaborates with the Provost on the strategic development of faculty and professional staff personnel programs, policies, and procedures, while promoting long-term professional development.

 

• Leads strategic efforts to improve employee relations operations, and faculty and professional staff administrative processes and procedures through creative and innovative automation intervention in support of College and Board of Trustees decisions. Provides operational oversight over the daily operations of employee relations.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative techniques to serve as a key manager in facilitating broad and critical ER initiatives. Skilled in applying complex fact-finding, analytical and problem-solving methods and techniques to a wide range of ER administrative functions.

 

Qualifications

 

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:

 

The successful candidate should possess the following:

 

-Ability to display a high degree of knowledge of the AFT Contract, the local Ramapo College Faculty Handbook and MOUs, the College Strategic Plan, policies, programs, unit purpose, goals, and objectives;

 

-Demonstrated knowledge of modern management principles

 

-Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the laws and regulations, and personnel procedures that impact the program or unit

 

-Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the college philosophy, goals, and organization

 

-Ability to acquire and adhere to knowledge of the higher education system and the function of institutions of higher learning

 

-Understanding of the principles of planning, organizing, staffing, coordinating, budgeting, and directing all functional areas of Employee Relations

 

-Fundamental competencies to include: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Professional Development, Public Service Motivation, and Customer Service

 

-Understanding of the knowledge of the principles of organization and personnel management, internal and external to Employee Relations

 

-Ability to acquire knowledge of the State of New Jersey agencies, federal, and local governments, and private organizations that have a working relationship with the College, program and/or section

 

-Ability to assist in the College-wide planning and administration of a program or unit by developing and recommending goals, policies, and procedures

 

-Ability to evaluate performance and develop alternative methods to improve performance and processes, and meet established objectives.

 

-Ability to establish cooperative working relationships and coordinate with other offices or organizations that impact on or relate to the work of the section(s) and program or unit.

 

-Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with supervisors and staff.

 

-Ability to develop, administer and monitor the budget.

 

-Ability to develop and recommend program goals, policies, and procedures.

 

-Ability to analyze reports and conduct studies that include findings and recommendations.

 

-Ability to implement and evaluate programs.

 

-Ability to represent the college at conferences, seminars or meetings.

 

-Ability to supervise and/or maintain essential records and files.

 

- Extensive experience in leadership and Senior Management in Higher Education or other related fields with a focus on Labor Management and Employee Relations.

 

-Extensive experience at the Managerial level in Higher Education and/or other related fields.

 

-Three to five years of budgetary experience at the Managerial level in Higher Education.

 

-Evidence of effective Conflict Management skills and abilities with demonstrated effective results.

 

-Evidence of investigative capabilities to include formal and informal fact-finding, investigative report writing, and the ability to effectively communicate results.

 

-Excellent written and oral communication skills.

 

EDUCATION:

 

Master's Degree or higher in Public Policy and Administration and Program Management, or a related field with a focus on Administration, Labor Relations, or Program Management.

 

Supplemental Information

 

EEO Statement:

 

Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs, and other diversity programs. Ramapo's commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.

 

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