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Morrisville, NY Posted:
Sep 23, 2026
Closes:
Open Until Filled Type:
Full-time Salary Type:
Annually Salary Range:
$100,000.00
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Position ID:
205118
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About SUNY Morrisville:
SUNY Morrisville , a college that leverages the expansive resources of the State University of New York, is a model of innovative applied education. Located in scenic Central New York, the college offers students hands-on, experiential learning in modern classrooms and specialized facilities, many of which are rare or one-of-a-kind in higher education. Morrisville's over 2,000 students
- who come from diverse backgrounds across the state, nation, and world
- choose from over 50 combined associate, bachelor's, and master's degree and certificate programs in a variety of disciplines, including agriculture, technology, business, social sciences, and the liberal arts. At Morrisville, motivated students work alongside talented faculty members
- many with field experience
- to imagine, build, and test practical, sustainable solutions to some of the fundamental questions confronting our global economy. As home of the Mustangs, SUNY Morrisville boasts 17 intercollegiate athletics programs which compete at the NCAA Division III level. The Morrisville campus is equidistant
- roughly 30 miles
- to the major cities of Syracuse and Utica; it is a half-hour drive from the New York State Thruway with easy access to Albany (two hours), Rochester (two hours), Buffalo (three hours) and New York City (four hours).
The Norwich Campus of SUNY Morrisville, located 30 miles south of the Morrisville Campus, has been serving the Norwich community and the surrounding areas for more than 46 years, offering students a variety of degree options serving commuter students in career and technical fields. The Syracuse Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), administered by SUNY Morrisville, provides the community of Syracuse with innovative academic programs leading to higher education as well as vocational training programs leading to gainful employment and economic self-sufficiency. SUNY Morrisville has a highly diverse student population, which is one of the institution's great strengths. SUNY Morrisville is committed to equity and inclusion in all aspects of hiring and employment. The college recognizes the importance of maintaining and strengthening the diversity of student, faculty, and staff at the institution, which is essential to the success of students and graduates in an increasingly global environment.
Job Description:
Campus Title:
Director of Human Resources Unit:
M/C Salary Range:
$100,000
- 120,000 commensurate with skills and years of experience.
Job Description:
The Director of Human Resources manages a staff that includes recruitment, benefits, and payroll. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring high quality & timely service is delivered to faculty, students and staff that meet the needs and support the college's strategic goals. The Director of Human Resource ensures the college complies with all labor agreement, SUNY rules and state & federal laws.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities:
Provides leadership for administration and department leaders on the development of campus-wide policies and procedures relating to employment practices as well as diversity and inclusion initiatives. Works with college administration to develop procedures to support the college's organizational strategic planning goals, including programs for ongoing professional development of faculty and staff. Works closely with department and division heads to ensure appropriate staffing for functional areas and appropriate classification and compensation within the specifications of collective bargaining agreements. Maintains supervisory responsibility for Human Resources employees.
Functional areas of responsibility include:
Employee relations, recruitment and retention, classification and compensation, employee benefits, payroll, performance evaluation systems, workers compensation and leave programs, reasonable accommodations under the ADA, facilitation of immigration processes for employees, and training programs and employee development. Responsibility for the administration of four separate Collective Bargaining Agreements and serving as primary contact for labor relations. Supervises the development and implementation of annual mandatory trainings. Manage faculty, staff students and college work study payroll. Ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Provides confidential advice for faculty, staff and students. Maintains employee records and reports. Participates in SUNY HR meetings and represents Human Resources in meetings. Perform other duties and required or directed.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required, master's degree preferred. Seven or more years of experience in Human Resources or similar roles or a combination of relevant years of experience and education. Excellent & responsive communication skills and strong organizational skills required. Experience in employee relations, unionized environment preferred.
Additional Information:
SUNY Morrisville is committed to creating a vibrant community enriched by diverse perspectives, talents and experiences, and prohibits discrimination in employment based on gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, physical capability, age, creed, sexual identity, veteran status, and economic means. We encourage applications from candidates who share this commitment and will contribute to the diversity of our college community, especially members of historically under-represented groups.
AA/EEO/ADA
Application Instructions:
Application Deadline:
Although applications will be accepted until the position is filled, candidates should submit their application as soon as possible, to assure optimal consideration.
Application Procedure:
Applicants must submit all required materials directly through the online job application posting.
Application Materials:
Please provide Cover Letter, Resume, and at least three employment references (we will not contact references without prior permission). Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Powered by