Associate Dean for Administration - UIC School of Public Health

Who: The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health is a dynamic and diverse community of faculty, staff, alumni and students who are passionate about and dedicated to making the world a healthier place for all.

As the only accredited School of Public Health in the state of Illinois, the School’s three main pillars are addressing the social determinants of health, health equity, and global health.

Founded in 1970, the mission of the School of Public Health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of people throughout the world. The School offers degree, certificate and non-degree continuing education programs across four academic areas: Community Health Sciences, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Health Policy and Administration, and Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences. The School’s vision is to be a leader among academic institutions improving public health through engaged partnerships in teaching, research and service.

What: The School of Public Health invites applications for the position of Associate Dean for Administration for the School of Public Health. The Associate Dean for Administration will provide high-level administrative support to the School of Public Health (SPH) Dean by leading nonacademic functional units such as HR, Finance, IT and Facilities operations within SPH.

Key Responsibilities/Duties:

Chief Talent Officer, HR&A Advisors - New York, NY

Chief Talent Officer

HR&A Advisors

Experience: 

7-10 years

Location: 

New York, NY

Firm Overview | HR&A Advisors, Inc. (HR&A) is an industry-leading real estate, economic development, program design and implementation consulting firm. Our team of over 70 consulting, marketing, and administrative staff across four offices provides strategic advisory services for some of the most complex mixed-use, neighborhood, downtown, campus, and regional development projects across North America and abroad for clients in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Whether we are exploring the hidden potential of an abandoned industrial waterfront, developing an infrastructure financing strategy to enhance community resilience in the face of rising sea levels, or illustrating the economic benefits of parks and open space redevelopment, HR&A creates value by providing innovative and creative solutions to the complex challenges of economic development and real estate in urban environments.

Position Description | We are seeking candidates for a Chief Talent Officer (CTO) to create the vision for and lead the execution of a comprehensive talent development strategy across HR&A’s four offices. The CTO will provide strategic direction and oversight for attracting, growing and retaining top talent, along with implementation of associated processes and tools. S/he will be a driving force in developing and nurturing HR&A’s firm wide culture, drawing on familiarity with the consulting work of HR&A or comparable professional service firms, as well as innovative best practices for talent development from outside the firm. Based in New York and reporting directly to HR&A’s President, the CTO will work with the firm’s senior leadership to identify and implement key initiatives that assist HR&A in realizing its commitment to development all of its team members and ensure the firm is an outstanding place to  build a career.

Responsibilities | Specific responsibilities will include but may not be limited to the following:

Set the vision for and ensure successful execution of a comprehensive, firm wide talent management strategy that defines and articulates HR&A’s value proposition to employees, reflects the firm’s core belief in developing its talent, and develops robust career pathways and professional development opportunities for all employees.

• Establish a system for individual employee goal setting aligned with career pathways and firm wide goals
• Strengthen the structure for supporting goal achievement, including clear advisory and mentorship responsibilities and accountability
• Refine ongoing and periodic mechanisms for providing feedback on goal achievement and performance
• Ensure clear links between performance and reward, including participation in salary review process

Manage implementation of staff development and recruitment initiatives.

• In consultation with HR&A Partners, manage staff project assignments to deliver quality analysis on consulting commitments, while aligning work with employee development goals and training opportunities
• Support onboarding of new staff, and serve as a resource during their initial training and orientation period
• Create and promote resources for professional development activities and career development for staff across the organization, including refinement of training curriculum and execution of in-house trainings for new hires and existing staff
• Oversee initiatives and activities to build organizational culture
• Advance development of and interaction with a new alumni association
• Develop strategies to ensure a robust pipeline of talent, and manage annual and interim recruitment processes

Serve on the HR&A Senior Leadership Team as a strategic advisor, functional expert and thought leader regarding key talent development, recruitment, and retention strategies, processes, and implementation.

• Monitor workplace trends and recommend new and improved programs, processes and policies
• Develop metrics to inform national and regional talent recruitment, development and retention
• Regularly assess and report on employee morale with a focus on continuous improvement
• Lead the annual employee engagement survey and drive and monitor resulting actions

Experience Required | Candidates should be either established professionals in the field of public/private development with deep familiarity with consulting services, significant management experience and demonstrated leadership abilities, or seasoned talent professionals with expertise in talent development and retention. Candidates should have a minimum of eight years of professional experience, with at least three in a senior leadership role. Candidates should also have a master’s degree, though considerable additional experience may be substituted for a graduate degree.  Additional qualifications include:

• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with people with diverse professional experience levels, build consensus around strategic direction, and influence and facilitate multi-party decision-making
• Strong strategic thinking skills with an ability to use data to make decisions and to translate strategy into a plan of action
• Superior written and verbal communication skills with an ability to articulate a clear and compelling vision and lead others to implement it
• Strong project management skills, with ability to multi-task, set and drive priorities, and monitor progress towards goals
• Ability to identify innovative talent management practices, and to coach and mentor staff and executives toward implementation

Salary | Competitive, based on qualifications and experience.

Submission | Please upload a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document (maximum of 2 pages) on HR&A’s website athttp://www.hraadvisors.com/contact/career-opportunities/.

For more information, please contact us at jobs@hraadvisors.com.

Please do not call regarding this position.

Human Resource (HR) Placement Specialist, Illinois Tollway - Downers Grove, IL

·       Human Resource (HR) Placement Specialist ($16.67/Hour)

o   Resumes are required and must be submitted with the application.

o   A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required; some college courses in Human Resources or a related field are desired.

o   Three (3) years of Human Resources experience is preferred.

o   Excellent aptitude for detail and accuracy in the inputting of data required.

o   Must have the ability to work under tight time constraints. Strong written and oral communication, organizational skills and computer experience are required.

o   Must have the ability to problem solve.

o   Excellent knowledge of Microsoft applications including Excel, Outlook and Word is required.

o   Knowledge of centralized HRIS (Human Resource Information System) desired.

o   Thorough understanding of Policy and Procedure Manuals and collective bargaining agreements in order to answer questions is highly desired.

o   Must be detail oriented, highly self- motivated, responsible professional individual and possess excellent interpersonal skills.

o   Must maintain extreme confidentiality at all times.

The completed Illinois Tollway Employment Application is due September 8^th, 2014 and can be emailed toJobs@getipass.com, or mailed or hand-delivered to Human Resources, 2700 Ogden Avenue, Downers Grove, IL 60515. 

Please see the attached job posting for more information, including additional job requirements and preferences.  More information can be found atwww.illinoistollway.com. 

Questions should be directed to Human Resources at(630) 241-6800 ext. 2333.