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Academic Labor Relations Specialist

Position Summary: This position serves as a high-level, professional, and confidential Labor Relations Specialist supporting the work of the Vice Provost for Faculty Success (VPFS) and the Director of Academic Labor Relations (DALR). Additionally, this position works in collaboration with the Director of Faculty Affairs & Academic Personnel (DFAAP). As a member of the Academic Employee and Labor Relations (AELR) team in the Office of Academic Affairs, the Academic Labor Relations Specialist uses professional methodologies and best practices to provide direct support to campus in handling employee & labor relations matters that may include coaching, educating, and guiding managers through informal and formal processes involving performance management, progressive discipline, dispute resolution, grievance processing, effective communication, policy compliance, and workplace interventions. The Academic Labor Relations Specialist is a 12-month, unclassified, unrepresented position. Responsibilities are performed in both a diverse team environment, as well as independently and require excellent communication skills, independent initiative, judgment, and discretion.

Minimum Qualifications: BA or BS Experience in office administration Able to understand and maintain the confidentiality of all transactions and communications Excellent time management and the ability to multi-task and prioritize a high volume of work in a detail oriented environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong problem solving skills Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with labor relations, unions or human resources or higher education environments Knowledge of the application of collective bargaining agreements, laws, and regulations governing the academic employee and labor relations process Experience and/or certification in legal transcription preferred

Key Cultural Competencies: Create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates differences. Function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds. Seek opportunities to gain experience working and collaborating in diverse, multicultural, and inclusive settings with a willingness to change for continual improvement. Adhere to all of PSU's policies including the policies on Prohibited Discrimination & Harassment and the Professional Standards of Conduct.

Environmental Stewardship: Contributes to a culture of environmental stewardship, practices resource conservation, and actively works toward achieving long-term sustainability goals.

Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week, typically 8am to 5pm, with occasional weekends and evenings as needed.

Total Compensation Range & Benefits Statement: Salary is dependent on several factors, and new employees will typically start around the Q1 level to allow for later growth within the salary band. PSU has a structured process for determining starting compensation, taking into account years of related experience, applicable skills, knowledge and abilities, market parity, and internal equity. The starting annual salary for this position will be between $61,620 and $65,500, but may be negotiated above this range, dependent upon the factors above, the budget of the hiring department, and approval from HR. An excellent benefits package includes 95% premium paid healthcare; a generous retirement and vacation package; and reduced tuition rates for employee, spouse or dependent at any of the Oregon University System schools. Please visit our total compensation calculator to see the full value of our benefits package.