Associate Vice President, Human Resources

Job Title

Associate Vice President, Human Resources

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

VP STRATEGY AND TRANSFORMATION

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

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Important Immigration information:

A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate

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Prairie View A&M University invites applications and nominations for the position of Associate Vice President for Human Resources (AVP–HR). Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Strategy and Transformation, the AVP–HR is a senior executive leader and strategic partner responsible for advancing PVAMU’s human capital strategy in direct alignment with Journey to Eminence (JTE) 2035.

The AVP–HR plays a critical role in translating institutional vision into an exceptional employee experience, one that attracts, develops, engages, and retains a high-performing, inclusive, and mission-driven workforce. As a key enabler of PVAMU’s strategic goals, the AVP–HR will champion a culture where staff and faculty, in collaboration with the Office Faculty Affairs, are empowered to grow, innovate, and contribute meaningfully to the university’s long-term impact and legacy.

This role is ideal for a forward-thinking HR executive who understands that organizational excellence begins with people and who can lead transformation with empathy, accountability, and strategic clarity.

The AVP–HR will align human resources strategy with institutional priorities outlined in JTE 2035. The AVP–HR will strengthen PVAMU’s position as an employer of choice in Texas and beyond; build leadership capacity and succession pipelines that sustain excellence; foster an inclusive, engaging, and performance-driven culture; and enable institutional agility through modern HR systems, policies, and practices.

Why Prairie View A&M University?

At Prairie View A&M University, you will find more than a job, you will find purpose. As the Associate Vice President for Human Resources, you will help shape a people-first culture that fuels innovation, excellence, and transformation. You will join an institution where Being You Is Valued , where your leadership will support the growth of others, and where your contributions will leave a lasting imprint on a historic university advancing boldly toward Journey to Eminence 2035.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Vision:

• Provide enterprise-wide leadership and oversight of all human resources functions in alignment with PVAMU’s mission, core values, and JTE‑35 priorities.

• Serve as a key contributor to institutional strategy, ensuring human capital considerations are embedded in decision-making and transformation initiatives.

• Serve as advisor and thought partner to executive leadership in leveraging human talent to achieve the university vision.

Talent Acquisition & Employer Value Proposition:

• Advance PVAMU’s Employer Value Proposition— Being You Is Valued —by designing and executing innovative recruitment and retention strategies.

• Strengthen employer branding to attract exceptional faculty and staff who are aligned with PVAMU’s values and future-focused vision.

Employee Experience, Engagement & Well-Being:

• Lead the design of a holistic employee experience that supports engagement, belonging, wellness, and professional growth and fulfillment across the employee lifecycle.

• Champion inclusive practices that empower employees to own their authenticity and contribute at their highest level.
  

Learning, Leadership & Organizational Development:

• Oversee the development and execution of professional development programs, leadership programs, and career pathways that support continuous learning, performance excellence, and succession planning.

• Build leadership capacity across the institution to sustain progress toward JTE‑35.
  

Policy, Process & HR Innovation:

• Partner with senior leadership to modernize HR policies, systems, and service delivery models, leveraging technology and analytics to enhance effectiveness and transparency.

• Promote data-informed decision-making to support workforce planning and organizational outcomes.
  

Performance Management & Workplace Culture:

• Provide executive guidance on performance management, employee engagement and relations, and conflict resolution to strengthen trust, equity, and accountability.

• Reinforce a culture of excellence, integrity, and shared responsibility.
  

Compliance, Risk & Governance:

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and Texas A&M University System laws, regulations, and policies while advancing progressive and equitable HR practices.

• Proactively identify and mitigate institutional risk related to workforce matters.
  

Collaborative & Advisory Leadership:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to campus leaders.

• Build strong partnerships across the university to co-create people-centered solutions that advance institutional effectiveness.

Required Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree.

• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive human resources leadership experience, including at least five (5) years in a senior or executive role.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated success in talent management, employee engagement, organizational development, and employee relations.

• Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, regulatory compliance, and HR best practices.

• Proven ability to lead organizational change and cultivate cultures of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.

• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and strategic problem-solving skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders effectively.

Preferred Qualified Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.

• Professional certification such as SHRM‑SCP, SPHR, or equivalent.

• Experience in higher education, the public sector, or other large, complex organizations.

• Demonstrated ability to align HR strategy with institutional or enterprise-wide strategic plans.

• Experience leveraging HR technologies, analytics, and dashboards to inform decision-making and measure impact.

Job Posting Close Date:

• 3/23/2026

Required Attachments:

Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

Application Submission Guidelines:

All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.

The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.

Please Note: The salary is determined in accordance with the University’s compensation structure and will be commensurate with the candidates’ education and experience, within the assigned salary range for this position.

Background Check Requirements:

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.