Director, Labor Relations )

Director, Labor Relations

ArtCenter College of Design is searching for an experienced Director, Labor Relations to join our team. The salary range for this position : $130,000.00 - 150,000.00. Final salary is based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.

Founded in 1930 and located in Pasadena, California, ArtCenter College of Design is a global leader in art and design education and has had an international reputation for its rigorous, transdisciplinary curriculum, faculty of professionals, strong ties to industry, and commitment to socially responsible design. ArtCenter is a private nonprofit fully accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Every position at ArtCenter plays an important part in carrying out the cultural values, goals, strategic vision, and mission of the College. This includes upholding and cultivating an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Reporting to and working with the Vice President, Employee Experience and Engagement (Human Resources), the Labor Relations Director at ArtCenter College of Design will work with the VP to lead, facilitate and manage the College's labor relations program. This includes, but is not limited to, developing policies, programs, practices and procedures and providing guidance for all labor relations matters. Working with labor counsel, the incumbent will serve as the College's chief negotiator, will guide all bargaining strategies with the understanding that positive experiences and engagements of our students, faculty and staff are a priority for the College, while maintaining the financial viability of the College and the high standard of education that it's known for.

The incumbent will listen, learn and understand the needs of the College community and the guiding principles that drive our organizational culture to lead the day-to-day administration, execution and interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement, MOUs, side letters, including compliance and effective project management of union contract negotiations, effects bargaining, information requests, grievance procedures, and dispute resolution.

This is a full-time in-region position. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8 : 30 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. The position requires flexibility to meet the demands of the work, which could include weekends or evenings. However, it is expected that the incumbent perform work in the office at least three days out of the workweek.

Essential Functions

Labor Administration 60%

• Timely respond to information requests for bargaining, hearings, NLRB lawsuits, mediations, arbitrations or other matters that require the College to respond to said requests; assess what information is required under the law and within the union contract; as required, participate in said proceedings
• Maintain a labor activity portal to track all labor activities
• Lead the ACFF-ACCD Committee meetings to facilitate proactive and positive labor relations with the union; prepare objectives and agendas
• As a subject matter expert on labor relations, counsel and guide leadership, department heads, managers and supervisors on delicate and sensitive matters pertaining to union issues
• With a strong command and knowledge of the collective bargaining agreement, provide ongoing interpretation, including holding learning sessions with academic and operational leadership for compliance with and administration of the collective bargaining agreement
• In partnership with Marketing and Communications (as necessary), communicate ongoing messaging about bargaining status and other labor relations issues
• As the primary liaison for the union, establish and cultivate professional, productive, collaborative and collegial relationships with internal and external union representatives
• Oversee the grievance process to ensure compliance and facilitate any solutions before they lead to mediation or arbitration
• Comply with federal and state labor and employment laws, including the NLRB and the NLRA for all bargaining activities; consult with legal as needed
• Provide bargaining updates to the Board of Trustees, as requested

Contract Bargaining Administration 30%

Other Duties as Assigned 10%

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Physical Demands and Working Environment :

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment : Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions; extended periods of time viewing computer monitor; interactions with other individuals. Due to the nature of the work environment, there is regular exposure to fumes, dust and noise.

Physical : The position is performed in an office setting. Employees are stationary most of the time but may move around the office environment for brief periods of time. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and