Director of Administration & HR

The Director of Administration and Human Resources will oversee the management and maintenance of administrative systems, IT services & cyber security, facility management, record keeping, as well as federal compliance monitoring and reporting. This position reports to the President & CEO.

Future Generations University is a small, accredited university, where everyone, regardless of seniority is expected to bring a positive mindset to teamwork, be self-driven, have effective time management, and believe that positive social change is possible. Team members are expected to think creatively and bring dedicated drive and passion to their work.

The Director of Administration & HR will join an institution that operates locally and internationally, and work experience in the central Appalachian region of the United States or in International Development contexts will be extremely helpful. This job will require regional travel as well as a flexible work schedule that may at times require attending meetings outside of normal business hours to accommodate deadlines, and coordination with student, faculty, alumni, or project partner schedules.

Administration Duties:

• Maintain and administer employment agreements and contractual relationships
• Oversee personnel and HR records, and staff performance review systems
• Maintain and enforce Policy & Procedures manual
• Handle staff grievances
• With registrar, handle student grievances
• With registrar, maintain student records
• Administer University-wide record keeping systems such as Google Drive, Customer Relations Management (CRM), and project management (Monday.com)
• Maintain institutional archives
• Oversee health, safety, and security policies and systems University-wide
• Provide internal training and enforce the Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA)
• Maintain current Department of Education and other federal training, including OSHA, Title IV, and any other mandated certifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in a related field
• 5 or more years of experience in HR and administrative management
• Significant leadership and communication abilities
• Experience in a non-profit or academic environment
• Knowledge of HR policies, compliance, recruitment, performance management, and employee relations
• Must be energetic, positive, well-organized, and capable of functioning effectively in an independent environment and on a team
• Reliable/dependable hard worker with a “can do” attitude that is eager to learn
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Valid driver’s license required

Location and hours:

This position is full-time with the ability to be partially remote. The successful candidate will be required to work regular hours Monday through Friday, with a minimum of 10 in-office days per month, at our mountain headquarters’ office (Franklin, WV) from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm with an occasional need to work irregular hours and/or weekends.

Salary will be commensurate with the experience, skills and qualifications that the candidate brings to the position. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, three professional references, and CV/Resume to Sarah Collins-Simmons at HR@future.edu.

Background information about Future Generations University is available at www.Future.Edu.

Physical Demands:

This position requires travel, the ability to drive a car (with a valid license), is physically demanding requiring the ability to walk unaided up and down hills and over uneven terrain; bend, stoop, reach above head; fine and gross motor skills, and work in close quarters. The employee must have normal visual acuity at near and far distance with correction and hear spoken word with correction. Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English. While performing the duties of this position, employee is required to sit and work at a computer and stand for extended periods of time. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, touch objects, tools or controls. The employee must be able to lift or move heavy objects (up to fifty pounds).

Equal Opportunity Statement

Future Generations University does not discriminate and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetics. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply for job openings for which they qualify. In addition to federal law requirements, Future Generations University complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance

Work Location: In person