Job Details

Vice President, Human Resources

Position Number: 7076751
Location: Walnut, CA
Position Type: Administrative Vice Presidents

Vice President, Human Resources

Position Number: CM-POST-000001
Division:
Department: Vice President, Human Resources Office
FTE: 100%
Term (month/year): 12 months/year
Annual Salary Step Range: Steps 1 - 6: $278,148 - $317,280 Annually

Initial Screening Date: 05/14/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes

Position Description
Position Overview:
Definition:

Under the direction of the President/CEO, plan, organize, control and direct College-wide human resources operations activities and support services involved in the processing, recruitment, screening, selection, orientation, classification development, evaluation, employee benefits, and compensation of classified and academic College employees; coordinate and direct communications, resources, programs, policies, services, labor relations, contract administration, and information to meet College human resources needs and assure smooth and efficient Department activities; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. Participates as a member of the Presidents Cabinet with other senior administrators.

To learn more about the Human Resources department and the organizational structure please visit http //www.mtsac.edu/hr

Supervision Received and Exercised:
Class Characteristics:
Examples of Essential Functions(Illustrative Only):

1. Plan, organize, control, and direct College-wide human resources operations, activities, and support services involved in the processing, recruitment, screening, selection, orientation, classification, development, evaluation, employee benefits, and compensation of classified and academic College employees; establish and maintain related timelines and priorities; assure related activities comply with applicable standards, requirements, laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

2. Direct the development and implementation of Human Resources programs, projects, processes, services, labor relations systems, strategies, goals and objectives; assure proper and timely resolution of related issues, conflicts and discrepancies.

3. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel, interview, and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination, and disciplinary actions; coordinate subordinate work assignments and review work to assure compliance with established standards, requirements, and procedures; assure employee understanding of established requirements.

4. Direct the planning, development and implementation of policies, procedures, programs, processes, and services to enhance the financial effectiveness and operational efficiency of Human Resources operations and activities; develop, implement, and utilize measures and methodology for determining the effectiveness of Human Resources programs and services.

5. Provide technical information and assistance to the President/CEO regarding Human Resources activities, needs and issues; collaborate with the President/CEO and other Vice Presidents and administrators in the development and implementation of plans, strategies, goals, and objectives for the College; develop, analyze, and maintain benchmarks and trend data related to Key Performance Indicators; prepare related reports to assist with College planning and decision-making.

6. Provide consultation and technical expertise to administrators, staff, the public and others concerning Human Resources operations and activities; respond to inquiries, resolve issues and conflicts and provide detailed and technical information concerning labor relations, recruitment, evaluations, contracts, and related standards, requirements, practices, procedures laws, regulations, and policies.

7. Plan, organize, control, and direct the evaluation process for College-wide employees; coordinate, monitor, and assure smooth and efficient activities related to the performance appraisal system for staff; assure proper preparation and maintenance of related records and documents; direct activities to assure appropriate response to salary increases and promotions.

8. Coordinate and direct collective bargaining activities for classified and academic bargaining units; serve as the Colleges chief negotiator with bargaining unit representatives; oversee the maintenance and updating of collective bargaining agreements; maintain confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information; direct the development and implementation of labor contracts and grievance procedures.

9. Direct classification and compensation studies; assure accurate compiling and comparing of salary data and labor market trends; oversee the preparation of related reports; compose, develop, and maintain job descriptions; assure proper salary placement of College employees; direct the development and implementation of the Colleges salary schedules.

10. Direct and participate in the preparation and maintenance of a variety of manual and automated records, reports, and files related to employees, applicants, collective bargaining, policies, evaluations, classifications, contracts, and assigned activities.

11. Develop and prepare the annual preliminary budget for Human Resources operations and activities, analyze and review budgetary and financial data; control and authorize expenditures in accordance with established limitations.

12. Maintain current knowledge of laws, codes, regulations, and pending legislation related to Human Resources activities; modify programs, functions and procedures to assure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements as appropriate.

13. Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software; drive a vehicle to conduct work; oversee and participate in the development and maintenance of the human resources database including automated employee records and files.

14. Attend and conduct various meetings as assigned; serve as a member of the Presidents Cabinet.

15. Team Leader of the Human Resources Team; prepare and deliver oral presentations concerning Human Resources operations, activities, needs, and issues.

Qualifications
Knowledge of:

1. Planning, organization, and direction of College-wide human resources operations activities and support services involved in the recruitment screening selection, processing, orientation, classification, development, evaluation, employee benefits, and compensation of College employees.

2. Advanced principles, techniques, procedures, and terminology involved in the recruitment, selection, processing, orientation, and compensation of classified and certificated employees.

3. State and federal standards and requirements concerning personnel administration including equal employment opportunity affirmative action Title V and the Education Code.

4. Employee training and staff development programs.

5. Principles and techniques of labor relations and collective bargaining.

6. Bargaining unit contracts, contract negotiations, employee benefit packages, and salary schedules.

7. Policies and objectives of assigned programs and activities.

8. College organization operations policies and objectives.

9. Budget preparation and control.

10. Oral and written communication skills.

11. Principles and practices of administration supervision and training.

12. Applicable laws codes regulations policies and procedures.

13. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

14. Operation of a computer and assigned software.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Create and execute equity diversity inclusion and anti-racism in recruitment and retention of faculty and staff.

2. Demonstrated skill in respectful and sensitive communication with people at various levels within an organization who are diverse in their cultures, language groups, ethnicities and abilities.

3. Develop strategies for articulating and communicating the colleges vision and commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.

4. Create and execute diversity related resources and programming towards the goal of being an anti-racist college.

5. Plan organize control and direct College-wide human resources operations activities and support services involved in the recruitment, screening, selection, processing, orientation, classification development, evaluation, employee benefits, and compensation of College employees.

6. Coordinate and direct communications, resources, programs, policies, services, labor relations, contract administration, and information to meet College human resources needs and assure smooth and efficient Department activities.

7. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.

8. Monitor, analyze, and modify policies, procedures, programs, processes, and services to enhance the financial effectiveness and operational efficiency of Human Resources operations and activities.

9. Plan, organize, control, and direct the development, implementation, and conducting of staff development and organizational learning programs and activities.

10. Provide consultation and technical expertise to administrators, staff, the public and others concerning Human Resources operations, standards, requirements, practices, and procedures.

11. Coordinate and direct the interviewing analysis and accepting or rejecting of job applicants.

12. Serve as the Chief Negotiator and/or support bargaining negotiations with unit representatives.

13. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

14. Interpret, apply, and explain laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

15. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

16. Operate a computer and assigned office equipment.

17. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

18. Meet schedules and timelines.

19. Work independently with little direction.

20. Plan and organize work.

21. Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.

22. Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports, records, and files related to assigned activities.

Education and Experience:

Masters degree in Human Resources, Personnel Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Management, Law, or a related field, from an accredited institution.
AND
Three (3) years of recent responsible successful experience leading, overseeing and administering Human Resources programs, including employee and/or labor relations.

Desirable Qualifications:

1. Experience in higher education.
2. Doctorate degree.
3. Proven track record of implementing or overseeing programs or policies relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility preferably in a minority serving institution such as Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI); OR
4. Proven track record of participating in programs relating to diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility preferably in a minority serving institution such as Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI).

Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California drivers license by time of appointment.

To apply, visit https://hrjobs.mtsac.edu/postings/14130

Our Mission: The mission of Mt. San Antonio College is to support all students in achieving their educational goals in an environment of academic excellence. Specifically, the College is committed to providing quality education, services, and workforce training so that students become productive members of a diverse, sustainable, global society. The College pledges to prepare students for lifelong learning through the mastery of basic skills, the achievement of associate degrees and certificates, and the completion of career and transfer pathways. The College will carry out this commitment by providing an engaging and supportive teaching and learning environment for students of diverse origins, experiences, needs, abilities, and goals. The College is dedicated to serving our community through improving economic achievement, advancing civic engagement, enhancing personal well-being, promoting critical thinking, and enriching aesthetic and cultural experiences.

Our Vision: Mt. San Antonio College strives to be regarded as one of the premier community colleges in the nation. We will be viewed as a leader in community college teaching, programs, and services. As a premier community college, we will provide access to quality educational programs and services, focusing on student success within a climate of integrity and respect. We will earn this reputation by consistently exceeding the expectations of our students, our staff, and our community.

Mt. San Antonio College Mission and Goals

The College is an equal opportunity employer. The policy of the College is to encourage applications from ethnic and racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Vietnam-era veterans. No person shall be denied employment because of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex (gender), age, sexual orientation, or the perception that a person has one or more of these characteristics.