Chief Human Resources Officer

Trinity University (Trinity or the University), a private, top-ranked liberal arts and sciences university located in the heart of San Antonio, Texas, seeks a dynamic, innovative, and seasoned leader to serve as its next Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Trinity is on a strong upward trajectory, with a 22-point leap in the U.S. News & World Report rankings from 2024 to 2026 (currently ranked #37), and the University is poised to continue this path, showing strength in key areas including enrollment, graduation and employment rates, experiential learning and undergraduate research opportunities, financial stability, and connections with community and industry leaders.

The CHRO, a cabinet-level position that reports to the  university’s President, will oversee the tactical and strategic growth of Trinity’s HR function in line with the University’s trajectory, which balances tradition with innovation. This leader will work in the service of Trinity’s 959 employees across the entire portfolio of human resources, including talent acquisition, talent management and development, employee relations, compensation and benefits, change management, records management, compliance, and reporting, as well as human resources technology (Workday).

To effectively guide HR at Trinity, this leader must be knowledgeable across the entire breadth of HR operations and bring a modern approach with strong foundations in HR best practices. The CHRO will form and refine HR policies and develop new programs and initiatives that are responsive to the community’s needs and bolster employee morale and engagement. They will work to ensure that the HR team has the support, training, and skills to be proactive in their roles and continue to cultivate a service-oriented team. Additionally, the CHRO will collaborate across campus with other university leaders on a diverse range of university-wide plans, projects, and initiatives, and will serve on various committees and working groups. Advising and guiding administrative leadership, the CHRO will ensure that HR practices align with institutional goals and values, fostering a workplace where all employees, including faculty and staff, can thrive. This is an incredible opportunity to join Trinity at a time of growth and potential, supported by a dedicated group of staff, faculty, students, alumni, and community members.

Dan Rodas is leading this search with Angelo Alexander and Rachel Banderob.

Trinity University is an equal opportunity employer and as such provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement of all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any status protected by Federal, State, or Local Laws.