Deputy Director of Employee, Labor Relations and Training

Office of Human Resources.

The Deputy Director of Employee, Labor Relations and Training, plans, negotiates and administers labor
contracts for five collective bargaining units covering 270+ student employees, 650+ staff, 550+ faculty
with non-faculty collective bargaining agreements, grievance administration, support and training of
administration and professional staff, and development of policies and procedures related to employee
and labor relations. This position also consults with staff regarding employee engagement, and
performance issues. The duties performed in this role are professional, sensitive, and related to public relations. Extreme
judgment is required for confidential employee matters, union contract negotiations, grievance
administration, and discipline. The successful candidate must be able to shift priorities quickly. Problem
resolution, research/investigation, analytical, and persuasive skills are vital in this role.

• Advanced degree in a related field.
• Knowledge of university or public labor organization contracts.
• Experience in higher education human resources.
• Experience in higher education labor relations.

(This position requires a background check.)

Northeaster's Main Campus is located on 67 acres in a residential area on the Northwest Side of
Chicago with additional locations in the metropolitan area: The Jacob H. Carruthers Center for Inner City
Studies and El Centro. Northeastern also is a founding member of the University Center of Lake County
consortium campus in suburban Lake County, north of Chicago.

$72, 000 - $80, 000

Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision benefits, sick and
vacation days and participation in the State Universities Retirement System. This is a full-time, position.

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Hours may vary depending on departmental
needs)

In order to be considered for employment by Northeastern Illinois University, you must
submit the following information to

• (Original initials and signatures are required for each position applied. Electronic initials and signatures are not acceptable.)
• Statement of Annuitant Status Form
• Cover letter
• Resume

If you have any questions, please email us at

Please visit the State of Illinois University Civil Service website at for general information. NEIU Employment Services
reserves the right not to consider any application on the basis of incomplete information/documents, delay in submission, and disqualifications under the rules of State Universities Civil Service System. Employment Services, however, assures that your application will be duly reviewed on the basis of the classification(s) in which you qualify and, accordingly, will inform you of their decision.

A current application, affirmative action form, statement of annuitant status form, official transcript(s),
resume and cover letter must be submitted by April 17, 2023.

Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and invites
applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as Other
Qualified Individuals. Northeastern Illinois University positions are contingent upon the University's
receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.