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Appalachian State University · 1 week ago

Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO)

Boone, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Appalachian State University is seeking an Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) to lead strategic HR operations on campus. The CHRO will be responsible for developing and implementing modern HR strategies, optimizing resources, and fostering a high-performing workforce in alignment with the university's mission and goals.

EducationHigher EducationUniversities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Demonstrates fluency in the university’s financial model, including state appropriations, auxiliary revenue, tuition policy, and sponsored research funding

Engages in informed discourse with institutional leadership and System Office stakeholders regarding budget priorities, resource allocation, and labor cost modeling

Integrates strategic financial insights into workforce decisions that impact both academic affairs and operational units

Drives a high-performing HR function that aligns with institutional priorities, advances workforce effectiveness, and ensures compliance with policy standards

Oversees talent development, performance management, succession planning, and faculty lifecycle processes to strengthen leadership capacity across the institution

Translates federal, state, and system policies into transparent and effective campus practices

Partners with leaders to implement strategic, efficient recruitment and retention strategies, while improving service quality through streamlined processes, modern tools and continuous improvement initiatives

Serves as a trusted partner to executive leadership, providing insight on workforce dynamics, organizational risk, and strategic opportunities

Navigates complex change with emotional intelligence and institutional pragmatism, fostering trust and alignment even in challenging circumstances

Brings the courage to surface difficult truths—on climate, performance or organizational health—while maintaining constructive, solutions-focused engagement with senior leaders

Lead the development and implementation of a strategic workforce planning framework that guides decisions on hiring, role redesign and position prioritization in alignment with institutional goals and budget parameters

Partner with executive and senior leadership to evaluate vacant and proposed positions, providing data-informed recommendations on where to invest and restructure, and where to eliminate roles, ensuring the university’s talent strategy supports the long-term mission and financial sustainability

Champions transparency and shared accountability in service to the institution and the public good

Qualification

HR leadershipOrganizational changeHR technology fluencyProfessional certificationsCross-functional team leadershipEmployee engagementPerformance managementTalent acquisitionEmployee relationsDevelopment