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SUMMARY

ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ seeks an accomplished and experienced human resources leader to serve as Associate Vice President for Human Resources (AVP-HR), a newly titled role. Reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Administration and working closely with the senior leadership team of the College, the new AVP-HR will have the opportunity to transform a vitally important function in one of the leading liberal arts colleges in the country. The AVP-HR will possess human resources operational experience and a track record of executing on new strategies and approaches to better attract, retain, develop, and support the College’s employees.

INSTITUTIONAL VISION

Human Resources (HR) at ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½aspires to reflect the highest standards of excellence embodied in a ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½education, where equity and inclusion serve as the engine for excellence and innovation, and a commitment to racial justice and equity across all aspects of diversity propels students, faculty, and staff to reflect upon and work to build fair, open, and welcoming institutional structures, values, and culture. The new Associate Vice President for Human Resources and the HR team will reach this goal by building a strategic, innovative, and best-in-class HR function that advances Bryn Mawr’s mission, valuing and supporting all employees as important contributors to the College’s success. The Associate Vice President for Human Resources will serve as a key institutional leader, responsible for driving the strategic direction and operational excellence of the HR function. In collaboration with the HR team, the AVP-HR will be instrumental in building a best-in-class department that values and supports all employees as essential contributors to the College’s success.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop a strategic HR function: Build a forward-thinking and innovative HR function that attracts, retains, and nurtures a talented and diverse workforce.

• Lead a high-performing HR team: Provide leadership and oversight in areas including benefits and wellness, compensation, talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, learning and development, policy compliance, and HR information systems (HRIS).

• Advise senior leadership: Serve as a trusted advisor to the Vice President for Finance and Administration and the College’s leadership team, offering strategic insights on people, policy, and culture

• Design effective HR structures: Implement an HR organizational structure aligned with stakeholder needs, including manager training, career pathways, performance evaluation, and compensation strategy.

• Foster inclusive culture: Cultivate strong relationships across campus and help all members of the community understand their role in building an inclusive and welcoming environment.

• Integrate best practices: Develop and implement new HR policies, incorporating national best practices and continuous improvement principles.

• Advance workforce diversity: Champion equity in hiring and retention efforts and implement strategies to close representation gaps across populations.

• Engage with College leadership: Advise the President and Board of Trustees as needed on matters of HR strategy, policy, and equity

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred.

• Extensive, progressively responsible HR leadership experience.

Leadership and Strategic Vision

• Track record of being a transformational leader with a record of leading organizational change.

• Deep understanding of higher education institutions, especially liberal arts environments like Bryn Mawr.

HR Expertise

• Broad generalist knowledge across core HR functions, including compensation and benefits, performance management, talent development, employee relations, and compliance.

• Demonstrated HR ethics and professional integrity.

• People-oriented leader with strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills across all levels of the institution.

People and Culture

• Proven ability to foster an equitable, inclusive workplace culture.

• Cultural competence and experience navigating dialogue across differences.

Organizational Climate

• Ability to cultivate team cohesion, transparency, and innovation.

• Excellent judgment in supervisory, advisory, and mentoring roles.

APPLY

Lindauer, a global search and talent firm, has been retained to conduct this search on behalf of ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½. Consideration of candidates will continue until the position is filled. If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a resume through the .

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ABOUT THE INSTITUTION

Since its founding in 1885, ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½ has been the preeminent college for women interested in the pursuit of the wisdom necessary to challenge the world's expectations. The ÃÛÌÒµ¼º½community has repeatedly broken barriers to achieve greater equity through exceptional academics and a deep dedication to learning. The 35-plus undergraduate majors span the humanities, sciences, social sciences, and arts. Two co-educational graduate schools offer selective Master’s and Ph.D. programs across the arts, sciences, and social work, and the postbaccalaureate premedical program is one of the most successful in the nation for placing students in medical school. Byrn Mawr is dedicated to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, which serve as the engine for excellence and innovation, helping pave the way for gender equity and inspiring brilliant minds who find lifelong community here.