Vice President of Compliance & Human Resources MnSCU Admin-5

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Working Title:

Vice President of Compliance & Human Resources MnSCU Admin-5

Institution:

Northland Community and Technical College

Classification Title:

MnSCU Administrator 5

Bargaining Unit / Union:

220: Minnesota State Administrator's Plan

City:

East Grand ForksNLND - Thief River Falls Campus

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$91,507.00 - $146,527.00

Job Description

The Vice President of Compliance and Human Resources provides leadership and coordination for the College’s compliance requirements and vision, leadership, and strategic direction for the human resources activities of the college, overseeing the recruitment, training, development, and engagement of talent for all divisions of the institution. Responsibilities include the administration of personnel and labor relations policy for approximately 225 classified and unclassified administrators, managers, faculty, professional, clerical, and maintenance employees; adherence to collective bargaining agreements; recruitment, and onboarding processes for all positions; employee engagement and performance management; leadership and staff training and development; classification, compensation, and benefits administration; HRIS systems administration; and supervision of the Human Resources office. Principles of diversity, affirmative action, and equal employment opportunity will be applied to all college human resources practices. This position exists to ensure the college is meeting the compliance requirements set forth by various State and Federal agencies.  This position involves significant discretion and substantial involvement in the development, interpretation, and implementation of college policy. This position provides confidential advice to the president and administrative team.

• Collective Bargaining Agreement and Personnel Plan Administration: Provide leadership, direction, policy and procedure development and implementation in the area of collective bargaining agreement and personnel plan administration.
• Compliance Requirements:  This position serves as in a college-wide capacity. This position exists to ensure the college is meeting the compliance requirements set forth by various State and Federal agencies.  Provide leadership and coordination for the College’s compliance requirements and efforts including:
•  Title IX Officer
•  Serve as 1B.1/1B.3 investigator
• Jeanne Clery Act and associated training
• Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and Statistics reporting to the Department of Education
• Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act and Biennial Review
• State of MN Mandated Sexual Violence Prevention student training
• Minnesota Office of Higher Education required reporting for Study Abroad programs
• Sexual Assault Data Report
• Employee Recruitment, Selection and Onboarding: Provide leadership, direction, and policy and procedure development and implementation in the areas of recruitment, selection, and onboarding for classified and unclassified positions.
• Employee Engagement and Performance Management: Provide leadership, direction, and policy and procedure development and implementation in the areas of employee engagement, improving college culture, and performance management.
• Employee Classification, Compensation and Benefits Administration:  Provide leadership, direction, and policy and procedure development, and implementation in the areas of classification, compensation, and benefits administration.
• HRIS Systems Oversight: Supervise the administration, management, and maintenance of the MN State College and University Personnel Payroll System (Workday) and the State of Minnesota SEMA4 systems to ensure accurate and timely employee payroll and benefit transactional processing and system interface on a weekly basis and during system audits. 
• Personnel Management and Supervision: Provide supervisory authority for direct reports in the areas of human resources and payroll to achieve the objectives of each area.
• Other Duties as Assigned:
• Participate in committee meetings as part of the president’s executive and leadership teams.
• Represent NCTC at other meetings, Minnesota State assignments and task forces, and joint collaborative efforts.
• Chair committees and perform other duties as assigned by the president.
• Serve as the college’s Data Practices Compliance Official.
• Provide guidance and assistance for OCR Reviews.
• Serve as Coordinator for ADA employees requests.
• Serve as a member of the President’s Cabinet and VP/Dean Council

Salary Range:

91,507.00 - 146,527.00 

Minimum Qualifications

The Vice President of Human Resources must have the expertise and experience to lead the human resources activities of a student-centered college and possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and four years of successful and progressively responsible professional experience in human resource management OR eight years of successful and progressively responsible professional experience in human resource management.
• Demonstrated high level of skills in leadership, management, supervisory, organizational, and human relations.
• Demonstrated competence in interpreting and complying with federal and state legislation, and state, system, and college policies.
• Demonstrated genuine commitment to inclusiveness and shared governance in leadership and decision making.
• Knowledge of principles of continuous improvement and quality management.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with persons of diverse backgrounds and commitment to affirmative action in staffing and operations.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and address issues and concerns in a diplomatic, sensitive, and confidential manner.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.
• High degree of computer literacy, including proficiency and demonstrated ability to use technology to develop business process efficiencies.

Preferred Qualification 

• Advanced degree in Human Resource Management, Law, Organizational Management, or a related field.
• Experience in public sector and/or higher education human resource management.
• Experience in employee relations/labor relations, including negotiating and managing collective bargaining agreements and maintaining sound business relationships with union representatives.
• Demonstrated ability to foster participation of others and to work effectively and collaboratively with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and other constituents of the college.
• Experience in project management, and change management.
• SPHR or equivalent professional HR certification.
• Demonstrated high level of cultural competency and ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Other Requirements

* Must submit Resume and Cover Letter**

Applicants that do not submit the required application materials (Resume & Cover Letter) will not be considered.

(upload documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application)

In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Days, M-F

About

Northland is a comprehensive two-year community & technical college with campuses in East Grand Forks and Thief River Falls, MN. We are united as one college to increase educational access, support student success, strengthen partnerships, and advance equity in the communities we serve.

Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work

• Connection with their coworkers and communities

• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State, we take your well-being and work-life balance seriously. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that features low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles, employer-paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option. To further support your holistic health, employees also have access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling. Detailed plan details, rates, and coverage choices can be reviewed directly via the State Employee Group Insurance Program (SEGIP) website.

 

To support your life outside of work, our package includes 12 paid holidays, generous vacation and sick time, and six weeks of Paid Parental Leave. We also help you secure your financial future with a robust Pension Plan, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts, and various investment options. Furthermore, we invest in your growth by providing dedicated professional development and tuition waivers for both you and your dependents. Please note that specific benefit eligibility and coverage levels may vary depending on the type of position, employee classification, and collective bargaining agreements.

Desired Start Date:

11-04-2026

Position End Date:

Open Date:

09-08-2026

Close Date:

10-06-2026

Posting Contact Name:

Kari Beito

Posting Contact Email:

kari.beito@northlandcollege.edu