DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Although open until filled, priority application date is April 18, 2024.
Applications received by 4/18/2024 will receive priority consideration.

Thank you for considering Housing & Food Services at the University of Washington, Seattle.

Housing & Food Services (HFS) provides on-campus housing to over 10,000 student residents and operates over 40 dining and café locations that serve the entire campus community. To successfully accomplish this, we employ over 1,200 students, classified and professional staff members who work throughout HFS, providing residential and dining services to the campus. As reflected in our mission statement—working together to enhance student life —teamwork and service to our students and customers are at the heart of our business.

At the University of Washington, diversity is integral to excellence. We value and honor diverse experiences and perspectives, strive to create welcoming and respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity, and justice for all. In Housing & Food Services, our DEI statement reads:

HFS will become an organization that prioritizes inclusive workplace communities, centered on belonging and opportunity for all staff.  All HFS staff must accept responsibility to identify and interrupt biases, privilege, barriers, and power dynamics.  We challenge ourselves to engage in open dialogue, active listening, and empathic learning.

Should you wish to learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion at UW Housing & Food Services, please reference this link Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement Training .

POSITION PURPOSE
Provide leadership, vision and direction for human resources functions that support Housing & Food Services (HFS) unit and departmental goals and operations; more specifically, this position provides leadership for the creation of recruitment and retention strategies for current and future staffing needs and guides the development of programs and services that support, develop, leverage, and recognize employee strengths. As diversity, equity, and inclusion lead for the department, this position ensures that HR practices and outcomes reflect these values and facilitates organizational development toward creating a sense of belonging for all employees. This position works closely and productively with institutional HR leaders to ensure decisions and practices at the department level align with the University’s policies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Planning (15%)