MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

 

TITLE:  SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO VICE CHANCELLOR HUMAN RESOURCES – TALENT MANAGEMENT

GRADE: 17

JOB CODE: 4139

FLSA:  EXEMPT


Job Summary


Assists the Vice Chancellor for Human Resources in assigned special projects related to talent management initiatives.  Provides oversight for external and internal customer service initiatives in talent management areas. Conducts research, devises strategies and coordinates collaboration of assigned projects.


Scope


This position works in the Vice Chancellor for Human Resources’ Office.  Work contacts may include college and District administrators, faculty, staff, a variety of community, governmental and business organizations, other educational institutions and the public.  Equipment used includes standard office equipment.


Supervision Received


This position reports to the Vice Chancellor for Human Resources; receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters and specific instructions regarding non‑routine and sensitive matters.


Supervision Exercised


Depending on location/department, may provide work direction to office staff and consultative advice to a variety of administrators and staff throughout the District.


Representative Duties


Recommends talent management strategies; performs special projects for the VC HR to include implementation of programs and services of District-wide college based talent management strategies; coordinates programs, initiatives, and meetings as assigned; may prepare recommendations to align recruitment, selection, development, performance management and diversity initiatives to  identify short, mid and long-term talent objectives; develop measurement system to track and report progress of operating plan; maintains liaison relationship with assigned District/college offices, faculty, staff and other educational institutions and the community; recommends employee training needs, related issues and trends; collects and analyzes data for implications regarding talent management implementation, project, and/or program initiatives; may consult with faculty or administrators regarding program evaluation; monitors the operation of assigned programs; participates on assigned college and/or District committees and task forces; represents the VC HR as directed; performs related duties as assigned.


Knowledge and Abilities


Knowledge of: Human Resources management that may include any of the following areas of personnel practices relative to recruitment, employment, employee training, and talent management; research design and techniques; use of computer in educational and statistical applications.


Ability to: represent the Vice Chancellor for Human Resources to a wide variety of constituencies; coordinate projects and activities with others; work independently; remain current regarding trends and developments in talent management; research and develop strategies and recommend direction for programs; exercise considerable judgment and discretion; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.


Training and Experience


Any combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities.  An example of this would be a college degree in human resources management, personnel administration or related field and/or extensive professional experience in the administration of complex human resources.


Special Conditions of Employment


May attend events on evenings and weekends.  Some positions may require a Class D driver’s license.


Working Conditions


This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned.  It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.