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Overview Bowdoin College (Bowdoin or the College) seeks a strategic, innovative, collaborative, and results-oriented leader to serve as its next vice president for human resources (VPHR). Reporting to the senior vice president for finance and administration & treasurer, the VPHR will join Bowdoin at a time of tremendous opportunity. Centering Bowdoin’s community and the common good, the next VPHR will join a leadership team that is deeply committed to the College’s mission and people. The ideal candidate will be a transformative people and culture leader dedicated to creating optimal working environments and nurturing interconnected systems and policies for all Bowdoin employees. They will lead from a place of integrity, be a strong relationship-builder and collaborator, and have a proven track record of positive change management and a forward-looking, proactive approach to human resources.
All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website for the search. Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged. The search URL is
https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/bowdoin-college/vice-president-human-resources . Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or other related field. Ability to interact productively and tactfully with all levels of the organization. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field. HR certification ( SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR ). Previous higher education experience. Proven experience with or competency in Workday functionality. Demonstrated experience with data-informed decision-making. Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
Seven to ten+ years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including leadership/management experience. Contemporary knowledge of HR policies, practices, and laws. Ability to handle highly confidential and/or sensitive information and exercise discretion concerning its disposition. Initiative, sound judgment, and demonstrated ability to set priorities. Demonstrated ability to manage change and lead through organizational growth. Ability to engage with others in constructive conflict resolution, with implied influence and persuasion. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Presentation skills—ability to present information to large and small groups. Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and cultural awareness. Ability to analyze and resolve complex problems/situations, often with multiple or conflicting information. Standard Work Days and Hours This is an on-campus, exempt level position that requires the time commitment to complete the essential duties of the position. About Bowdoin Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed. Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine. Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston. ShiftEmployment Category Full Time Year Round FTE 1.00 Benefits Eligible Yes Pay TypeBackground Check Package Requirements Administrative Staff + Credit Is driving a vehicle an essential function of this job? No Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website for the search. Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged. The search URL is
https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/bowdoin-college/vice-president-human-resources . Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or other related field. Ability to interact productively and tactfully with all levels of the organization. Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field. HR certification ( SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR ). Previous higher education experience. Proven experience with or competency in Workday functionality. Demonstrated experience with data-informed decision-making. Experience Requirements and/or Equivalents
Seven to ten+ years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including leadership/management experience. Contemporary knowledge of HR policies, practices, and laws. Ability to handle highly confidential and/or sensitive information and exercise discretion concerning its disposition. Initiative, sound judgment, and demonstrated ability to set priorities. Demonstrated ability to manage change and lead through organizational growth. Ability to engage with others in constructive conflict resolution, with implied influence and persuasion. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Presentation skills—ability to present information to large and small groups. Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and cultural awareness. Ability to analyze and resolve complex problems/situations, often with multiple or conflicting information. Standard Work Days and Hours This is an on-campus, exempt level position that requires the time commitment to complete the essential duties of the position. About Bowdoin Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff—with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College’s multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed. Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin’s reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine. Bowdoin’s campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston. ShiftEmployment Category Full Time Year Round FTE 1.00 Benefits Eligible Yes Pay TypeBackground Check Package Requirements Administrative Staff + Credit Is driving a vehicle an essential function of this job? No Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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