Vice President of Human Resources

Clarkson University seeks a collaborative and results-oriented change leader to serve as its next Vice President for Human Resources (VPHR). This is a tremendous opportunity for a seasoned, strategic human resource leader to galvanize the campus community and maximize the potential of all its members. The new VPHR will be a transformational leader of both people and culture, dedicated to creating optimal working environments and nurturing interconnected systems and policies for all Clarkson employees. This is a time of transition for both the university and the Human Resources (HR) division, and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work alongside a new, inspirational president to enact positive change and lasting impact at Clarkson. 

Clarkson is a private, national, STEM-focused research university that is a leader in technological education. At a time when higher education is focused on student success, Clarkson’s value proposition is to provide students with the most relevant STEM education and coveted skills for the 21^st century in a personalized and supportive environment. The “Clarkson Experience” is a unique, hands-on approach to “learning and doing” that drives the success of Clarkson’s graduates. The university is home to 3,700 students and over 700 faculty and staff. 

The VPHR is expected to be a true thought partner to the president and senior leadership, an inclusive institutional leader, a collaborative business partner, and an excellent manager. They manage a large and complex HR division of approximately 26 employees with oversight of human resources operations, employee relations, talent acquisition, training, benefits, payroll, environmental health and safety, and campus safety and security. The successful candidate will be energized by Clarkson’s mission and the opportunity to help the university reach its full potential as an efficient, innovative, and supportive employer of choice. This is an outstanding opportunity for a results-driven leader to foster an environment, both within the HR division and across the university, where employees feel valued and aligned around a culture of operational excellence. The VPHR will bring a proven record of positive change management and a forward-looking approach to HR, responsive to the evolving landscape of higher education. They will help the university transform for the future in a way that is healthy, trustworthy, and anchored in Clarkson’s values.

Please direct all inquiries, nominations, and applications electronically below.

Andy Lee is leading this search with Elizabeth Weithman and Madeline Fitzpatrick.