Description:
College HR Officer
The College of the Arts
Georgia State University
About Georgia State University
Georgia State University, an enterprising public research university in Atlanta, GA, is a national leader in graduating students from diverse backgrounds. U.S. News & World Report has named Georgia State the 2nd most innovative university in the country based on our visionary approach to student success. Founded in 1913, it is one of the University System of Georgia ‘s four research universities. It is also the largest institution of higher education based in Georgia and is in the top 10 in the nation with a total student population of approximately 54,000 including approximately 33,000 graduate and undergraduate students at the main campus downtown. Georgia State offers a challenging academic environment that emphasizes research and practical experience across the curriculum and has more than 50 nationally and internationally ranked programs.
The College of the Arts offers top degree programs in art, music, film, theatre and more. The college connects the students with the Atlanta’s thriving arts scene and booming film and music industries. Through the college’s partnerships with the city’s cultural organizations, students combine their craft with training in entrepreneurship and the latest digital technologies to ensure dynamic, successful careers. Established in 2016, the college includes the three schools, Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design, School of Film, Media & Theatre, School of Music, as well as the Dean’s Office, Office of Educational Outreach, COTA Tech, and the Rialto Center for the Arts.
Overview
We seek a professional level College HR Officer for the College of the Arts (COTA), acting as a liaison with schools in the college, central administration, and the Provost’s Office relating to staff and faculty personnel issues. This position will provide complex, high-level administrative support for the Dean’s Office. This individual will need to both take direction and work independently and adhere to tight deadlines. In addition, this person will need to be detail-oriented, familiar with University policies and procedures, and maintain confidentiality. The College HR Officer will oversee the following areas: faculty and staff recruitment, classification, records management, payroll, employee relations, performance evaluations, and staff development and training. The scope of responsibility will include these essential areas but is not limited to the following:
- Serves as the OneUSG coordinator for the college and as a final reviewer for all personnel actions (faculty, staff, student assistants, temporary and fee-based)
- Audits, approves, and/or initiates Manager Self Service transactions ensuring compliance with HR and Affirmative Action policies and procedures
- Advise COTA departments on HR policies and procedures and provide necessary updates
- Works with COTA business managers on HR timelines, schedules, and processes
- Responsible for overseeing faculty recruitment, including advertising, adherence to Federal/State/University/College affirmative action personnel policies and procedures
- Assists COTA hiring officials with the classification of new staff positions and reclassification of existing positions
- Approves for posting job advertisements on the GSU Employment Office website
- Ensures all departments adhere to the interviewing policies and procedures before submitting interview evaluations forms
- Trains hiring managers on the use of the applicant tracking process
- Manages the annual staff evaluation process for the college
- Coordinates staff training session for COTA, with the Office of Employee Relations for performance evaluations
- Perform other professional related duties assigned or requested
Disclaimer:
This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties.
As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee’s direct supervisor.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years of related supevisory/management experience in Human Resources; or a combination of education and related experience. Experience in a university setting preferred.