UIC Human Resources

UIC Human Resources

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Human Resource Associate - Director of Talent Management (Job ID #139565)
OVCA
Civil Service
Chicago
03/04/2021
Full-Time
Days
37.5/5

 

Job Summary

The University of Illinois (UIC) Office of the Vice Chancellor for Advancement is seeking a Director of Talent Management. The Director of Talent Management (DTM) will lead the development and execution of UIC Advancement’s talent strategies designed to attract, develop, motivate and retain productive, engaged employees. Reporting to the Assistance Vice Chancellor for Advancement Services (AVC), working directly with the Vice Chancellor and senior leadership, and leading a team of talent management professionals, the DTM will independently work to enhance organizational capability and build a high-performance, sustainable organization that meets its strategic and operational goals.

UIC offers a comprehensive benefits package

 

Essential Duties / Responsibilities 

  • Using best practices, design, develop and implement talent management (TM) programs and processes to improve depth, quality and engagement of talent across Advancement; this may include but is not limited to development and management of talent profiles, career paths, competency models, assessment tools, recruitment and onboarding approaches and team effectiveness tools to ensure consistency and continuous improvement.
  • Lead continual review of job roles and descriptions, talent gaps and succession bench strength to prepare for and ensure alignment between our talent and our organizational goals and initiatives.
  • Work closely with partners at UIF to develop, design and deliver learning and development solutions to support UIC Advancement needs using a blend of methodologies including technology enabled service delivery (LMS), self-managed learning, remote delivery, class room and on-job learning as appropriate.
  • Directly responsible for key measures of success which include, but not limited to, diversity in candidate pools, successful assimilation into role, team, and culture based on 30/60/90-day performance expectations, time to productivity based on level and role, percent of team meeting or exceeding performance expectations, and retention rates of solid- and high-performers.
  • Oversee the development of key performance indicators and metrics to analyze and assess the impact and effectiveness of TM programs.
  • Build upon and implement a comprehensive and integrated talent strategy that supports the key goals and initiatives of Advancement. This includes building, managing, and growing a team of talent management professionals to support these objectives.
  • Lead strategy and launch programs and processes associated with performance management, talent development and retention, succession planning and alignment with learning and development offerings to enable outstanding organizational, team and employee performance thereby creating an overall culture of excellence.
  • Provide high level strategy and direction for an efficient and effective recruitment process rooted in clear recruitment objectives and equity to identify talent pools, attract candidates and get the best-fit talent onboard
  • Contribute to the development and execution of overall business strategy by collaborating with Advancement leadership to identify, prioritize and build talent capabilities and build a stronger sense of community within Advancement.
  • Plan, assign and review work of staff to ensure that group objectives are met; Hire, train, develop and manage staff to ensure that a qualified staff exists to meet group objectives.
  • Independently represent UIC Advancement at external, professional conferences and meetings to proactively recruit and build a talent pool of qualified, diverse, energetic candidates.
  • Lead the recruiting process for senior-level searches, as needed.
  • Work closely with Advancement, University and Foundation partners to ensure administrative policies and practices are closely aligned and followed.  
  • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

 

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Required

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources administration, labor relations, business administration, or a field related to the position
  • Two years of work experience performing professional-level human resources duties
  • Additional education, training and/or work experience in the area of specialization inherent to the position may be required.
  • Knowledge of best practices in human resources, including professional recruitment strategies, onboarding, training and employee development.
  • Five (5) years of demonstrated experience and success in performance management, organizational development, and career planning.
  •  Experience managing and coaching teams, either directly or indirectly.  
  • Demonstrated experience building, implementing and leading programs and processes associated with talent management.
  • Proven experience and success developing and achieving key performance indicators and metrics that drive effective talent management programs.

 

                                                                      RESUME AND COVER LETTER REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

  • Exceptional people and communication skills with openness to ideas and feedback from others.
  • Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal and influence skills in dealing with colleagues at all levels of the organization, develop relationships within the organization and leverage the formal and informal organizational structure to assist in goal achievement.
  • Excellent analytic, problem solving and coaching skills with the ability to take a thoughtful data-driven approach to addressing challenges.
  • Ability to think strategically and develop programs and processes that are simple yet effective with the willingness to be hands-on.
  • Necessary to understand and support the mission of public higher education; commitment to fostering a positive team environment with an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • Smart, innovative and flexible manager able to engage, educate, collaborate with and effectively advise a talented, dedicated and diverse staff. Thrive on being a strategic and analytical partner to a dynamic and complex organization. 
  • Ability to tactfully handle situations involving employee performance/discipline with utmost discretion and professionalism.

 

To Apply: For fullest consideration, please complete an online application by clicking the Apply for Position button below.

Please upload all valid certifications and transcripts within the document section of your online application. When completing your online application, please be sure to provide detailed information about your job knowledge and specific duties and responsibilities, as your qualifications for any Civil Service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application.

Civil Service positions require a Credential Assessment Exam. You will not be required to report in person for this exam.

Dates of employment and if employed on a full or part time basis (including number of hours per week) must be indicated for each position held. Additional consideration will be given to supporting documentation i.e. resume, transcripts, licenses, and certifications so please be sure to attach all applicable documents.

If a degree or college coursework is required, you must provide official transcripts.

Transcripts/Licenses/Certifications MUST be uploaded electronically to your online application through the "Documents" page on the Civil Service Employment Application (page 4). Be sure to select the appropriate document type before uploading the document.

If your educational institution provides electronic transcripts, please have them sent to twilbon@uic.edu.

If your educational institution doesn’t provide electronic transcripts, they must mail the transcripts to:

University of Illinois at Chicago

Recruitment and Staffing

Human Resources Building Room 109

715 S. Wood Street M/C 862

Chicago IL 60612 Attn: CC0450 - Director of Talent Management - TW

If an application and all applicable forms, transcripts, and supporting documents are not submitted by the close date, the applicant/employee will not be considered for this position and will be denied. For fullest consideration, the above mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than Thursday March 4, 2021.

We appreciate your interest in employment at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

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