Vice President for Human Resources

Vice President For Human Resources

Bowdoin 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.

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. 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.

Education / Skills Requirements

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

Experience Requirements and / or Equivalents

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 staffwith 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. 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.

Shift Employment Category

Full Time Year Round FTE 1.00 Benefits Eligible Yes Pay Type Salaried

Background Check Package Requirements Administrative Staff + Credit

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Bowdoin vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? No Is a pre-placement physical required for this position? No

EEO Information 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, ancestry 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.