Director of Employee Learning & Engagement

Category: Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions

Department: HUMAN RESOURCES

Locations: Macomb, IL

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APPOINTMENT: January 1, 2025

RESPONSIBILITIES: Western Illinois University (WIU), Office of Human Resources (OHR) is comprised of various inter-departments and functions including Employment, Classification and Compensation, Policy, Benefits, Employee Recognition, Equal Opportunity and Access, and Title IX. This position will supervise multiple full-time programs that capture the total employee experience. Primary duties and responsibilities include leadership over Professional Development and Performance Management plans for Western's campus community, as well as the supervision of WIU's Title IX compliance. This position will have a critical role in integrating the university's diversity efforts and assisting in implementing strategies and establishing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure the impact of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in various programs. Duties include developing and implementing strategies, policies, and programs that promote employee growth, equitable treatment, and high performance. The Director of Employee Learning and Engagement will also work to support the University's goals to foster and promote an inclusive workplace culture.

RANK & SALARY: $80,000 to $105,000; commensurate with experience. Western Illinois University offers a competitive benefits package including domestic partner benefits. For full benefit information visit: http://www.wiu.edu/vpas/human_resources/benefits/.

Job Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in Human Resources with a focus on performance management, professional Development, or a related area.
• Extensive knowledge of performance management principles and practices.
• Considerable knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• Proven leadership and the ability to foster a positive team environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to think strategically to develop and implement effective performance management and professional Development strategies.
• Proficiency in analyzing performance data to inform decision-making.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and conflict resolution skills.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Experience with HR software and systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:

• Master's degree.
• Professional work experience in higher education.

For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.

Additional Information:
THE UNIVERSITY:

http://wiu.edu/about/

Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU's traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.

WIU-Macomb, IL: Western's traditional, residential main campus offers a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, and post-baccalaureate certificates. A diverse community in west central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend of agriculture, industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Macomb serves as the county seat, with connections across the state with Amtrak providing twice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and point in between). Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).

WIU-Quad Cities: Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Moline, Illinois, the WIU-Quad Cities campus is the only public four-year regional university that serves the Quad Cities region. Designed as a metropolitan commuter campus, WIU-Quad Cities offers select undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Moline is located just 80 miles north of the Macomb campus and is centered within a diverse, bi-state community of 383,000 that offers a broad range of cultural, social, and entertainment amenities and experiences, as well as varied businesses and industries.

http://wiu.edu/dei

Western Illinois University fosters respect, equity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. WIU is committed to anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, social justice, and diversity. We value inclusion as a core value and as an essential element of Western's public service mission. WIU embraces individual uniqueness and a culture of inclusion that supports broad and specific diversity initiatives. Western believes in the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society as integral to the success of all individuals.

At WIU, we will:

• Maintain a safe and secure environment for all members of our University communities. Educate and empower students, staff, and faculty to be social justice advocates.
• Provide curricula, programs, training, resources, and environments that reflect and strengthen the diversity of our communities, and to elevate cultural awareness and understanding.
• Ensure fair, equitable, and inclusive access to University facilities, programs, resources, and services.
• Create inclusive and equitable policies and practices.
• Diversify the University's workforce by assessing hiring practices to attract, retain, and develop talented staff and faculty from diverse backgrounds.
• Address intergroup disparities through areas as representation, retention, learning outcomes, and graduation rates.
• Create a Universitywide diversity plan to ensure a continued commitment to anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, social justice, and diversity.

http://wiu.edu/academics

More than 61 undergraduate degree programs, 41 graduate programs, two doctoral programs and 16 post-baccaulaureate certificate programs prepare students for a successful career after graduation.

Student Resources

More than 200 student organizations at Western provide social, academic, recreation, athletics, service, academic, and many other opportunities for students to grow and learn, develop leadership skills, and much more.

Numerous concerts, lectures, films, dance performances, cultural events and more are presented and performed each year, along with numerous major theatrical and dance productions and studio shows, and a variety of service-oriented projects and activities, all in a diverse and inclusive campus environment.

The Multicultural Center is home to four cultural and resource centers: The Gwendolyn Brooks, Casa Latina, the Women's Center, and the LGBT*QA Resource Center. These cultural and resource centers promote WIU's goal of enhancing justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion through educational programming and advocacy.

http://wiu.edu/athletics

The University's athletics program, based on the Macomb campus, sponsors 17 NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's and women's varsity sports. All varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Ohio Valley Conference.

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