Description
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Director of Human Resources, School of Dental Medicine [R0149754]
ROLE of the POSITION
The Director of Human Resources provides a comprehensive range of high-quality, both standard and customized HR services to advance the mission and goals of the UNLV School of Dental Medicine (SDM). The position oversees the full scope of HR responsibilities that are strategic, tactical, and operational in nature, including talent management, employee relations, performance management, policy compliance, job classification, compensation, learning and development, recruitment, retention, and organizational culture.
Reporting to the Executive Associate Dean, the Director serves as the principal HR advisor to senior leadership, offering strategic guidance and direction on people-related matters.
In alignment with UNLV’s Central HR policies and practices, the Director designs and implements strategies and processes that shape how SDM hires, onboards, develops, motivates, manages, and retains employees, as well as how work is structured across the organization.
The Director also oversees the SDM Human Resources team, providing direct supervision to the Manager of Human Resources and the Employee Relations Coordinator.
PROFILE of the SCHOOL
UNLV School of Dental Medicine, the only accredited dental school in Nevada, opened its doors during fall 2002 offering a doctor of dental medicine degree to an initial cohort of 75 students. Today, the school receives more than 1,800 applications for an available 82 seats within its pre-doctoral program; offers eight academic degree and advanced education certificate programs; conducts biomedical research within 4,000 square feet of laboratory space; hosts continuing education classes to industry professionals; leads multiple community outreach programs; and has more than 70,000 patient visits per year.
The School of Dental Medicine’s education programs are accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) and have maintained that status since 2002.
About | School of Dental Medicine | University of Nevada, Las Vegas (unlv.edu)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and Five (5) years of related experience, three (3) years of supervisory and management experience years. Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.
- Competitive total rewards package including:
- Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
- Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
- Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
- No state income tax
- Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
- Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
PERKS & PROGRAMS
- Employee recognition and appreciation programs
- UNLV athletics ticket discounts
- Statewide employee purchase program discounts
- RebelCard discounts on and off campus
- Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
- Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
- Connect with colleagues with shared interests
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
- Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contactvetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage.
PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution comprised of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity, and is a recipient of the Carnegie Classification for Community Engagement. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annual listing of the nation's most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.
For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu
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