Director of Human Resources and Title IX Coordinator

Director of Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator

Date: November 2026

FLSA Status: Exempt — full-time, 12-month position

Reports to: Vice President for Finance and Administration

Job Summary

===============

Under the general direction of the Vice President for Finance and Administration, manages human resources functions, including recruitment, employee relations, job descriptions, employee manuals, records management, Title IX, wellness, and benefits administration for all employees.

Duties and Responsibilities

===============================

• Participates in developing and implementing College goals, objectives, policies, and priorities related to employment.
• Ensures College compliance with all employment laws.
• Administers employee benefits and serves as the College’s liaison with insurance and wellness vendors and brokers.
• Develops and recommends College policies, regulations, and practices.
• Serves as Title IX deputy coordinator for employees.
• Coordinates disability services and equal opportunity.
• Coordinates wellness initiatives.
• Serves as a liaison with supervisors on personnel issues.
• Consults with and advises supervisors on coordinating policies, practices, ordinances, and resolutions.
• Coordinates and supervises administration of the benefits and compensation plan.
• Recruits and screens all non-faculty job applicants.
• Assists supervisors with employee performance reviews, evaluations, and orientation programs.
• Mediates departmental disputes.
• Maintains employee service records and other confidential personnel records.
• Conducts special studies, prepares reports, makes recommendations, and advises management.
• Prepares and distributes administrative and hourly employee manuals.
• Administers COBRA, FMLA, and unemployment benefits.
• Conducts background checks on all prospective faculty and staff hires.
• Verifies all new employees through E-Verify.
• Completes annual IPEDS and CUPA surveys for reporting purposes.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

=============================================

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel administration.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Knowledge of equal employment opportunity laws.
• Working knowledge of Title IX (preferred).
• Working knowledge of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws relating to disability, harassment, and discrimination.
• Knowledge of conflict resolution.
• Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, integrity, and independent judgment.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and explain policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and achieve objectives without supervision.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, faculty, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new technologies, including Jenzabar.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.

Required Credentials and Experience

=======================================

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in human resources (preferred), or a bachelor’s degree with major coursework in personnel administration or a related field; and
• Three years of experience in human resources management in higher education, including one year in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

Special Requirements

========================

Valid driver’s license.

Job Type

Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• At least one year of Microsoft Office experience.

License/Certification:

• Professional in Human Resources certification (preferred).

Ability to Commute:

• Ability to commute to Nevada, MO 64772.

Ability to Relocate:

• Relocation to Nevada, MO 64772 before starting work (required).

Work Location

In person