Description

Goucher College, a nationally recognized, selective, private, coeducational liberal arts college located just outside Baltimore in Towson, Maryland, invites applications for an innovative and strategic leader to serve as its next Associate Vice President for Human Resources (AVP). At Goucher College, we are a dynamic and inclusive community grounded in intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and equity. The AVP will play a central role in shaping and sustaining a workplace culture where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.

 About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Finance and Operations/Chief Financial Officer, the AVP serves as the College’s chief human resources officer. This role provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all human resources functions, advancing a modern, responsive, and people-centered HR organization aligned with institutional priorities.

 Scope of Responsibility

The AVP oversees the full employee lifecycle, including talent acquisition, compensation and classification, workforce planning, learning and development, performance management, employee engagement, benefits and leave administration, employee and labor relations, HR systems and analytics, and compliance with applicable laws and policies.

 Leadership Focus

The AVP will lead the development of a forward-looking talent strategy, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and support institutional decision-making. This leader will foster an inclusive, high-performing workforce, modernize HR systems and practices, and build a collaborative, service-oriented HR team.

Opportunity

This is an opportunity to shape the future of Human Resources at a mission-driven institution and to have a lasting impact on the employee experience and organizational culture.

 Salary & Benefits

The salary range for this position is $175,000 – $180,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Goucher College offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plan options; generous paid time off and holidays; tuition benefits; and access to campus resources and flexible work opportunities.

Requirements

Qualifications

The successful candidate will bring significant progressive HR leadership experience, including supervision of professional staff and demonstrated success leading strategic initiatives and organizational change. A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree, higher education experience, and professional certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR) are preferred. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills, sound judgment, and the ability to build effective partnerships across the organization.

Application Instructions

Consideration of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Candidates should submit the following materials for full consideration:

Cover letter
Resume
Contact information for three professional references