Assistant Director of Human Resources at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania in Kutztown, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Human Resources provides operational leadership within the Human Resources Department under the general supervision of the Director of Human Resources and is responsible for HR operations in the Director's absence. This position's primary responsibility is to ensure all HR operations are running smoothly, all transactions are being processed in an efficient and timely manner, and there is prompt communication with university constituents.


This position is located in-person at Kutztown University.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree


• Minimum 5-7 years of Human Resources or related experience


• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience


• Experience working in a unionized environment


• Experience working with diverse populations


• Demonstrated ability to increase productivity and improve internal processes to increase efficiency


• Proven leadership


• Knowledge of State and Federal Human Resources related laws (e.g. FMLA, FLSA, ADA, etc.)


• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Human Resources Certification


• Experience working in higher education

Supplemental Information

The anticipated starting salary range is $87,000 - 94,0000 commensurate with experience and skills.


Applications & Resumes will be accepted until position is filled, however; to ensure full consideration, Application materials should be received no later than close of day July 14, 2024


All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax, mail, or e-mail any documentation.


Successful interview, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.


Kutztown University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.


We are an AA/EOE/member of the PA State System of Higher Education and actively solicits applications from women and minority candidates.



Non-Discrimination Statement


Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail at pena@kutztown.edu. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University's Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 02A, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at titleix@kutztown.edu, or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e-mail at OCR@ed.gov. Kutztown University's Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/social-equity.html.

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