Vice Chancellor for Human Resources and Institutional Equity Leadership Profile Spring 2022
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About the Position
Washington University seeks a dynamic and visionary leader for its next Vice Chancellor for Human Resources and Institutional Equity (VCHRIE) to provide vision, leadership, and strategic direction in supporting the mission of the University. The Office of Human Resources provides resources and guidance to help ensure the university’s human resource initiatives are aligned with the mission and goals of the University. The VCHRIE reports to the Executive Vice Chancellor for Administration and Chief Administrative Officer and is responsible for helping to shape, guide and lead strategically focused and well executed HR systems, support and services that align with the mission and goals of the University in a manner that maximize human capital development, operational excellence, and financial strength. The primary goal is for Washington University to be recognized as an employer of choice and an exemplary employer. The VCHRIE will be responsible for planning, developing and implementing a fully integrated and service-focused human resources for the entire University, including the School of Medicine. The total workforce is more than 19,000 employees spanning academic, administrative, research and medical arms of the institution. The VCHRIE has administrative oversight for all aspects of the human resource function, comprising HR professional and administrative staff, including but not limited to: equal employment opportunity; affirmative action; talent management; diversity, equity and inclusion; classification and compensation; labor relations and employee relations; benefit program development and administration; staff recognition; employee engagement and HR communications, organizational development and effectiveness; training, leadership and professional development; administration of the human resources management system; human capital strategic planning: and human resource (faculty and staff) records. The VCHRIE will be responsible for strategic leadership across the University specifically in the area of institutional equity overseeing the Academy for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, which reports directly to the VCHRIE. The successful candidate will also develop and maintain human resource related policies and procedures, and ensures compliance with the complex mix of federal, state, and University employment and labor laws, rules, policies, and regulations which impact the recruitment, employment, working conditions, compensation and benefits of staff, faculty, and student employees.
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Provides guidance and counsel to executive leadership, Vice Chancellors, Deans, all campuses and other members of senior management regarding HR issues and challenges; Advises managers and supervisors on problem resolution and their HR-related responsibilities and serves as liaison between employees and senior administration by balancing management interests with employee advocacy; Advises and informs senior administration regarding current HR policies, procedures and programs, and critical policy issues, as well as recommends changes/improvements and provides data for management decision-making; Leads and directs HR operations including but not limited to talent acquisition; benefits and compensation administration; training, learning and professional development; organizational development and effectiveness; employee and labor relations; AAP/EEO; diversity, equity and inclusion; HR systems; with a focus on continuous improvement programs to increase efficiency and reduce cost while providing timely, quality human resource solutions; Support of the University’s mission and goals, responsible for strategic human resources planning that results in attracting, hiring and developing a highly qualified and diverse staff workforce; Plays a leadership role in carrying out workforce-related initiatives as identified and outlined in the University’s Strategic Plan, in alignment with Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Administrative Officer’s vision and strategy for operational excellence. Leads a high functioning senior management team that has responsibility for a vibrant, multiunit HR organization that provides administrative and business support both internally to the organization but also to other University areas and to the campus community; Plays a leadership role in the University’s support for a fair-employment environment where diversity and respect for others are core values; Provides leadership in matters of interpretation of and compliance with federal, state, and University requirements relating to HR; Stays abreast of current environmental trends, legislation, and best practices in the field of HR that have the potential to impact the HR function and/or Higher Education in general Fully utilizes technology and efficient and effective business practices in the design and delivery of services and in the generation of management reporting; Supervises the WashU Nursery School and Family Learning Center; represents as one of two board members; Conducts the negotiation and provides oversight of the implementation of collective bargaining agreements for two bargaining units of the Local 148 Operation Engineers (approximately 100 bargaining unit members)
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Qualifications
The successful candidate will have bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years experience in human resources management that includes both supervision and leadership roles and significant experience and success working in a large, complex, decentralized organization with diverse employee populations. An advanced degree in a related field, recognized HR certifications and experience in higher education and health care environment is preferred. Other preferred qualifications include: • •
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Demonstrated experience as a human resources practitioner working in a complex multidimensional organization; Strong ability to understand and connect the academic and health care environments and develop a synergy between a central business function and the teaching, research and patient care mission of the University; Ability to develop proactive partnerships with all campus constituents; Outstanding leadership qualities and technical skills together with significant management experience, and a strong commitment to service and accountability; Proven experience as a program builder, a passion for delivering high quality service, deep interest in building strong relationships with faculty, staff and clinicians; A collaborative and flexible decision-making style, a hands-on orientation that pays attention to detail, and the ability to strategically lead organizational change; A foundational understanding of issues and opportunities related to equity and inclusion; and a demonstrated record of promoting diversity in the faculty and staff; A track record of building a strong organizational team culture while creating an environment of customer service and support; Strong technical knowledge of HR functions and technology such as those involved in recruitment and retention, employee data management, training and development, performance management, compensation and benefits; Labor relations experience, including both negotiating and interpreting collective bargaining agreements; Understanding of the highly varied human-resource needs that are operative at a academic medical research university; Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
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About the University
Founded in 1853, Washington University is nationally and internationally renowned for teaching and learning, patient care, research and service to society. Washington University invests in the highest quality of both undergraduate and graduate education and has established distinctive programs in the life sciences; a strong arts and sciences core; a rich collection of professional schools spanning architecture and the arts, business, engineering, law, and social work; innovative, interdisciplinary graduate programs; and a top-ranked, thriving academic medical enterprise. Today, the University has 7,858 undergraduate students, 8,433 graduate students, 4151 faculty, and 16,323 employees. Washington University belongs to a small class of elite universities characterized by a deep commitment to excellence in education and research. The School of Medicine is an essential piece of the academic success and culture of excellence. The School of Medicine accounts for ten percent of the student population; sixty percent of the faculty; seventy percent of the staff; seventy-five percent of the revenues and eighty- five percent of sponsored research.
Washington University in St. Louis is a global leader in higher education who offers studentcentered educational excellence within a world-class research-intensive university. The University has a well-established, top-ranked medical school anchoring a thriving academic medical enterprise and distinctive programs in the life sciences; a strong arts and sciences core; a rich collection of professional schools spanning architecture and the arts, business, engineering, law, and social work; and a number of innovative, interdisciplinary graduate programs. Washington University in St. Louis has over 16,000 undergraduate and graduate/professional students. The University has 4,151 full- and part-time faculty members and almost three-quarters of a billion dollars in annual research expenditures. Founded in 1853, the University is an independent, Research 1 institution. The Univer- sity’s undergraduate program is currently ranked 16th overall by U.S. News and World Report and sixteenth in admissions selectivity, and the School of Medicine is number 4 nationally in NIH funding. Washington University attracts students and faculty from all 50 states and more than 100 countries.
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Over the last two decades, the University has invested significantly in its undergraduate enterprise, constructing new residence halls, academic buildings, and a university center, expanding student services, and maintaining its strong commitment to personalized attention and small class size. The University is organized into seven academic units: the McKelvey School of Engineering, the School of Medicine, the Olin Business School, the Brown School of Social Work, the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts, the School of Law, and Arts & Sciences. The University has just completed a capital campaign that surpassed $3.3 billion and is in the early stages of planning strategy for the next ten years. The University’s endowment stands currently at $8.1 billion. Total sponsored research in FY2018 was $711.8 million, including $522.7 million in federal contracts and grants. In 2020, the University concluded the most significant capital project in recent history: the transformation of the east end of the Danforth campus. This project included eight major components — three new aca- demic buildings, an expansion of the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, two new multi-use facilities, an underground parking garage, and the expansive new Ann and Andrew Tisch Park. The east end transformation of the Danforth campus has furthered the University’s mission and values, setting the course for the next era of academic excellence and service to society. Washington University’s FY2020 operating revenues were $3.75 billion and its operating expenses were $3.56 billion. The University’s strong operating results are comprised of $1.63 billion in patient care and affiliated hospital revenues, $661 million in research, $452 million in net tuition and fees, and endowment spending of $362 million. The medical school accounts for over 70 percent of the University’s revenues through its strong patent care and research. The University’s largest expen- diture is compensation which makes up 60 percent of total expenditures. As of June 30, 2020, the market value of the University’s endowment was $8.5 billion, a number that has risen steadily with successful capital campaigns and investments. Two large recent investments made by Washington University, the east end transformation and a campus-wide technology upgrade, will draw on fund- ing sources required to support the projects between 2021 and 2025. In addition, construction be- gan in March 2020 on what will be one of the largest neuroscience research buildings in the country when it opens in 2023, a project that will be supported by medical school revenues. Washington University in St. Louis’ mission is to discover and disseminate knowledge and protect the freedom of inquiry through research, teaching, and learning. The University creates an environment to encourage and support an ethos of wide-ranging exploration. Washington University’s faculty and staff strive to enhance the lives and livelihoods of students, the people of the greater St. Louis community, the country, and the world. Unusual among major American universities, Washington University was not established with a financial endowment, nor the backing of a single religious
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organization, individual wealthy patron, nor earmarked government support, but rather by a collaboration of empowered and diverse citizens. That spirit of collaboration, independence, and dedication to the mission of pursuit of knowledge and service for its own merits still characterizes Washington University today. Washington University is in the process of launching a detailed strategic planning process which will culminate in a decadal roadmap for the institution. Faculty development and diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to the strategic plan.
Academics and Research
Washington University in St. Louis is a world leader in undergraduate, graduate, professional, and postdoctoral education. The University awarded more than 5,000 degrees in the 2019–2020 academic year, including 1,890 undergraduate degrees. Six of the University’s seven schools are situated on the Danforth Campus on the west side of the large, appealing, open Forest Park, originally designed for the World’s Fair of 1904: Arts & Sciences The School of Arts & Sciences is the heart of Washington University and comprises the core disciplines of the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. With departments of international renown, the mission of Arts & Sciences is to be a leading center for teaching, learning and research, extending the reach and effect of a liberal arts education while promoting excellence in scholarship and research. Brown School The Brown School is committed to creating new knowledge to counter the effects of systemic oppression and racism, in order to build a more just and equitable world. Over the years the School has prospered and grown to become one of the top-ranked schools of social work in the nation, focused on evidence-based scholarship and impact. In 2008, it added a Master of Public Health degree, and in 2015, a PhD in Public Health Sciences. McKelvey School of Engineering The McKelvey School of Engineering mission is to promote independent inquiry in engineering research and education with an emphasis on scientific excellence, innovation and collaboration without boundaries; producing new knowledge that changes the world while educating students to explore and create in a world we cannot yet imagine. Through research and education, it is making a positive impact on the local community, the country and the world.
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Olin Business School The Olin Business School is deeply committed to harnessing the power of the possible to change the world, for good by challenging students to look to the future—and beyond the bottom line. The school is recognized for cultivating a global-mindedness, coupled with experiential learning and analytical rigor, that prepares students to tackle the most significant challenges of our day through an entrepreneurial spirit. Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts The Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis is a leader in architecture, art, and design education. The school is advancing the fields through innovative research and creative practice, excellence in teaching, a world-class university art museum, and a deep commitment to addressing the social and environmental challenges of our time. School of Law The School of Law mission is to equip students with knowledge and skills to ethically and effectively practice law and pursue justice in a dynamic and globally interconnected legal environment. The school is well known for its cultivation of students through advancements in technology, international relations, and diversified coursework. Washington University faculty, students, and staff collaborate across disciplines and schools to address national and global imperatives in energy, environment security, and health and economic prosperity. Washington University’s faculty, staff, and students advance the application of research discoveries to clinical care through multidisciplinary collaborations. The School of Medicine is one of the largest recipients of funding for research and training from the National Institutes of Health, with the majority of the funds awarded for research in cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, infectious disease, immunology, and genomics with additional strengths in clinical research, imaging sciences, metabolic diseases (including diabetes and obesity), organ transplantation, populations health, and rare genetic diseases.
Faculty
WashU’s academic enterprise is driven by over 4,000 world-class faculty. The faculty have included 57 elected National Academy of Sciences and 62 American Academy of Arts and Sciences members, 30 American Law Institute members, 10 National Medal of Science recipients, four Pulitzer Prize winners, and three Poet Laureates. Twenty-five Nobel laureates have been affiliated with Washington University.
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Students
More than 16,000 students enrolled at Washington University in 2020 from more than 100 countries and all 50 states. Today, WashU is one of the most selective undergraduate institutions in the country: its undergraduate program is ranked 16th in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. More than 33,000 students applied for the entering first-year class. The applicant pool is strong in both number and academic quality, with average SAT scores over 1500 for the enrolling classes over the last ten years. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. Of the University’s more than 7,000 full-time undergraduates, about 90% are from out of state, 80% pursue multiple majors or minors, and 40% typically study abroad. For additional information about Washington University, please visit: www.wustl.edu.
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The Washington University School of Medicine
The seventh school of the University is located on the Washington University Medical Campus on the east side of Forest Park. The School of Medicine accounts for: • 1300 students; • 2500 faculty; • 8500 staff; • $2.8 billion in revenues and • $748 million in sponsored research In the hundred years since its founding, the Washington University School of Medicine has prospered, always distinguished as a first-tier medical school, and has been ranked, for over a generation, among a handful of leading medical schools in the United States. Washington University School of Medicine’s mission is to lead in advancing human health through the best clinical care, innovative research, and the education of tomorrow’s leaders in biomedicine in a culture that supports diversity, inclusion, critical thinking, and creativity. The Medical Campus, adjacent to the Cortex Innovation Community which it has fostered, is collocated with Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, and Central Institute for the Deaf on 164-acres, over 17-blocks in the central region of the city. Also located on the Medical Campus is the Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College, St. Louis College of Pharmacy, Rehabilitation Institute of St. Louis, and Shriners Hospital for Children. Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children’s Hospital, Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital, and the St. Louis VA Medical Center serve as the primary teaching facilities for the Washington University School of Medicine. Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Children’s Hospital are consistently ranked among the country’s best hospitals by U.S. News & World Report; Barnes-Jewish Hospital was named to the National Honor Roll for the 21st consecutive year which recognized the top 18 hospitals among 5,000 evaluated. U.S. News & World Report also ranked Children’s Hospital among the best pediatric hospitals in the nation. The VA St. Louis Health Care System provides inpatient and ambulatory care in medicine, surgery, psychiatry, neurology, and rehabilitation, in addition to many other subspecialty areas serving veterans and their families in east-central Missouri and southwestern Illinois. The clinical program is essential to the operations and success all the missions of the School of Medicine. The students learn from master clinicians and researchers while pursuing their studies in a wide array of academic departments and programs. In addition to the Medical School and the Graduate Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences and top ranked programs in occupational therapy, audiology and communication sciences, and physical therapy, there are more than 1,200
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residents and fellows who train with the faculty in the affiliated hospitals in more than 130 specialty and subspecialty training programs. The School of Medicine’s clinical practice, Washington University Physicians (WUP), includes more than 1,500 clinical faculty members, one of the five largest academic clinical practices in the nation, representing more than 76 specialties and providing comprehensive care at more than 47 clinical sites in the St. Louis region. One out of every three Best Doctors in St. Louis is a Washington University Physician, according to the 2019-2020 Best Doctor® list. The School of Medicine’s culture of collaboration and inclusion is the foundation for success in everything it does. It recognizes that by bringing together people from varying backgrounds, experiences, and areas of expertise, it can develop richer solutions to complex scientific questions, train culturally sensitive clinicians and provide health care in a way that best serves their diverse patient population. To support these values, it is deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive community in which everyone is welcomed and valued. As it engages more fully with the community around it and appeals more broadly to student talent, it has adopted a clearer priority on diversifying its ranks. It implements policies and practices that support the inclusion of all such potential students, trainees, and employees and are committed to being an institution that is accessible to everyone who learns, conducts research, works, and seeks care on the campus and provides reasonable accommodations to those seeking that assistance. Accounting for ~$2 billion of the University’s revenue, WUP operates on a real time basis in support of patient care in its clinics and affiliated hospitals, where it shares a single shared instance of the EPIC EHR. For additional information about Washington University School of Medicine, please visit: medicine.wustl.edu.
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St. Louis and the Region As the third-largest employer in the metropolitan area, Washington University is an essential insti- tution for St. Louis and the city’s prosperity is essential to Washington University. The University has provided innovative leadership and the entire region counts on the University as a key partner for its success. To underscore the institution’s commitment to the region, in October 2019 Chancellor Mar- tin announced the WashU Pledge, a bold new financial aid program that provides a free undergrad- uate education to incoming, full-time Missouri and southern Illinois students whose families earn less than $75,000 a year. Consistently ranked among the nation’s most affordable and best places to live and raise families, the St. Louis region has excellent schools and offers many opportunities to watch or participate in a wide range of sports, recreational activities, and cultural events. Adjacent to campus is Forest Park, the sixth-most visited urban park in the United States. With an area of 1,371 acres, it is almost 50 percent larger than New York City’s Central Park and is home to some of the region’s richest cultural and civic institutions, including the St. Louis Art Museum (SLAM); the St. Louis Science Center; the Missouri History Museum; the Municipal Theater Association of St. Louis (The Muny); and the St. Louis Zoo. The city provides numerous opportunities to enjoy professional sports, attend cultural events, and participate in a wide range of recreational activities, including the world-renowned St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and the St. Louis Cardinals baseball team. St. Louis is highly accessible, and there are more free, world-class attractions in the city than any place in the U.S. outside of Washington, D.C., largely due to the area’s active philanthropic community. Not far from St. Louis’ urban core are the beautiful rolling hills of the Ozark Mountain region and outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, canoeing, and spelunking in some of Missouri’s more than 6,000 caves. Greater St. Louis is the 19th-largest metropolitan area in the United States with a population of approximately 3 million. Thanks in large part to Washington University, other regional universities, and key Fortune 500 corporations, St. Louis is a national hub for important research and business development, especially in the fields of medicine, biotechnology, and science. The University is an active partner in growing St. Louis as an innovation and start-up hub, recently helping to create the new Cortex Innovation Community. The University’s Danforth Campus is located 7 miles west of down- town St. Louis and is surrounded by a number of vibrant neighborhoods, such as University City’s Delmar Loop and the Central West End, named one of the American Planning Association’s best neighborhoods in the country. Consistently ranked among the nation’s best places to live and raise a family, the St. Louis region offers affordable neighborhoods and high-quality schools, in addition to all the amenities of a major city.
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A Commitment to Racial Equity. A Community United.
Washington University is committed to listening, engaging, and mission-oriented action that makes the University and St. Louis a beacon of justice to the world. Strategic, targeted investments support and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion across the University. Several initiatives are underway to empower members of the University community and to drive change. Washington University is actively building a framework for change and progress in advancing diversity and inclusion and has committed to a set of concrete actions geared toward addressing systemic racism and its toll on Black communities, including its Supplier Diversity Initiative to identify viable opportunities for qualified diverse enterprises and help to sustain their long-term success. The Chancellor’s WashU Commitment supports the equitable redevelopment of St. Louis neighbor- hoods affected by decades of systemic disinvestment. In his 2019 inaugural address, Chancellor Andrew Martin announced the WashU Pledge that low- income students from Missouri and Southern Illinois will be able to attend Washington University free starting with the 2020–2021 school year. The University hopes students will remain in the area following graduation and contribute to the local economy. In addition, WashU is redoubling its efforts to support every individual who studies, teaches, or works on its campuses with the resources they need to succeed, with a particular focus on Black students, faculty, and staff, as well as other underrepresented groups, to deepen capacity for supporting their success.
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Nomination & Application Process The University invites letters of nomination, applications (letter of interest, full resume, and contact information of at least five references), or expressions of interest to be submitted to the search firm assisting the University. It is preferred that all nominations and applications be submitted prior to April 8, 2022 to: Erin Raines, Senior Principal Parker Executive Search Five Concourse Parkway, Suite 2900 Atlanta, GA 30328 eraines@parkersearch.com
Washington University encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admission, financial aid, and employment. The university does not discriminate in access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, disability or genetic information. Inquiries about compliance should be addressed to the University’s Vice Chancellor for Human Resources, Washington University, Campus Box 1184, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130. It is the policy of the university to: (1) provide equal employment opportunity to all job applicants and employees; (2) administer recruiting, hiring, compensation and benefit practices, training, upgrading and promotion procedures, transfers and terminations of employment without discrimination because of race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, disability or genetic information; (3) provide a workplace free from harassment based on any of the foregoing factors; and (4) encourage the hiring of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.