Director of Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator

Appone; Alpena (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpena Community College seeks a Director of Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator to lead the HR department and coordinate Title IX compliance. This role reports to the Vice President for Administration and Finance and oversees policies, benefits, compensation, and labor relations.

The position requires strategic HR leadership, experience with collective bargaining, and knowledge of Title IX regulations. The role participates in executive councils and college committees in a full-time capacity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in business, public or human resources administration required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Certification in Human Resources preferred (HRCI/SHRM).
• Minimum of five years experience in Human Resources.
• Minimum of three years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as Chief Human Resources Officer on President’s Executive Council.
• Develop and implement HR policies; maintain employee handbook and policies.
• Plan, organize and control all HR activities and systems.
• Interview, screen and recruit for vacancies and serve on search committees.
• Administer and negotiate benefits plans; review annual salary surveys.

Skills

HR knowledge

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in business/public/human resources

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Director of Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator

Category Administration

Description

Position Title: Director of Human Resources/Title IX Coordinator

Reports To: Vice President for Administration and Finance

Position Status: Administrative, Exempt, Full-Time, 12 Months per year, General Funded

Classification/Points: Administrative Level C

Bargaining Unit/Division: N/A

Position Description: Plan, direct, and supervise the Human Resources Department at Alpena Community College. This includes all or parts of recruitment, selection, onboarding, classification, compensation, benefits, employee/labor relations, collective bargaining, contract administration, human resource information systems, and policy development to assure compliance with College policy, state, and federal regulations. This position is also responsible for coordinating the College’s efforts to comply with and carry out its responsibilities under Title IX, which prohibits sex discrimination in all the operations of this College, as well as retaliation for the purpose of interfering with any right or privilege secured by Title IX.

Position Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Act as the College’s Chief Human Resources Officer serving on the President’s Executive Council.
• Develop, recommend and implement personnel policies and procedures; prepare and maintain the employee handbook, HR policies and procedures.
• Plan, organize and control all activities of the Human Resources Department. Participate in developing department goals, objectives and systems.
• Interview, screen and recruit job applicants for vacancies. Serve as a member of every Search Committee.
• Perform benefit administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment. Negotiate and review all benefit plans annually.
• Administer and maintain employee retirement plans including MPSERS state retirement plan, optional retirement plan, and 403(b).
• Implement and update the compensation program; oversee job description development and revisions, conduct annual salary surveys and analyze compensation; monitor the performance evaluation program and revise as necessary.
• Serve on collective bargaining negotiation teams, foster productive working relationships with union representatives, and ensure organizational compliance with the terms and conditions of collective bargaining agreements.
• Serve as the primary contact for investigations of alleged sexual discrimination, sexual assault and sexual harassments of employees and students at ACC, including conducting investigations and completing written reports.
• Coordinate with legal counsel to maintain all Title IX related policies and ensure the content is updated to reflect current regulatory requirements.
• Attend annual training related to sex discrimination and Title IX in order to stay abreast of new developments.
• Lead Clery/Title IX Task Force to oversee ongoing development, review and implementation of policies, procedures and programming related to the Clery Act and Title IX, in consultation with the college attorney.
• Respond to employee relation concerns such as employee complaints, harassment issues and civil rights complaints.
• Conduct exit interviews, analyze data and make recommendations to the Executive Council for corrective action and continuous improvement.
• Maintain and coordinate employee recognition programs.
• Serve on college committees and as a member of MCCHRA.
• Presence on the job is an employee’s fundamental obligation. Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance is required.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in business, public or human resources administration required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Certification in Human Resources preferred (HRCI/SHRM).
• Minimum of five yearsexperience working in the Human Resources field.
• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge of HR functions and professional practices, including recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, benefits, information systems, training and development, diversity, employee relations, workers compensation, and policy development.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to interact with others in a kind and courteous manner.
• Experience in negotiating collective bargaining agreements.
• Title IX training and experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, ethical, leadership, and decision-making skills required.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

Close Date 10/8/2026

Open Date 9/8/2026

Location Alpena Community College - Alpena Campus

About the Organization Alpena Community College is located in Northeast Michigan on the beautiful shoreline of Lake Huron. ACC offers two-year degrees, one-year certificates, customized corporate training, and community education to all of Northeast Michigan. Each semester, ACC attracts more than 2,000 students of diverse ages, backgrounds, and academic goals. Smaller class sizes, affordable tuition, and the convenience of two campus locations and online courses, make Alpena Community College a great choice whether you are starting college for the first time, or coming back to school for a new career or additional training. At ACC, you can work on a college degree or acquire specific skills in a number of fields to move you forward in your occupation, plus the courses you complete can be transferred to a four-year college or university.
Vocational/technical programs, distance learning programs, dual-enrollment, cooperative on-campus four-year degree programs and continuing education courses are all available right here, in Northeast Michigan.

EOE Statement The College policies and practices for admission, employment, and activities comply with requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA), the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act of 2010; Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sex, age, or disability. The College practices and policies also comply with the Michigan Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act (PDCRA) and the Michigan Elliott-Larson Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) which prohibits discrimination in hiring based on age, height, weight, and marital status and familial status in addition to race, color, religion, sex (which includes pregnancy) and national origin.
Alpena Community College prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The Notice of Nondiscrimination is located at www.alpenacc.edu.

This position is currently accepting applications.