OverviewDirector, Labor RelationsArtCenter College of Design is searching for an experienced Director, Labor Relations to join our team. The salary range for this position: $130,000.00 - 150,000.00. Final salary is based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.Founded in 1930 and located in Pasadena, California, ArtCenter College of Design is a global leader in art and design education and has had an international reputation for its rigorous, transdisciplinary curriculum, faculty of professionals, strong ties to industry, and commitment to socially responsible design. ArtCenter is a private nonprofit fully accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Every position at ArtCenter plays an important part in carrying out the cultural values, goals, strategic vision, and mission of the College. This includes upholding and cultivating an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.Reporting to and working with the Vice President, Employee Experience and Engagement (Human Resources), the Labor Relations Director at ArtCenter College of Design will work with the VP to lead, facilitate and manage the College's labor relations program. This includes, but is not limited to, developing policies, programs, practices and procedures and providing guidance for all labor relations matters. Working with labor counsel, the incumbent will serve as the College's chief negotiator, will guide all bargaining strategies with the understanding that positive experiences and engagements of our students, faculty and staff are a priority for the College, while maintaining the financial viability of the College and the high standard of education that it's known for.The incumbent will listen, learn and understand the needs of the College community and the guiding principles that drive our organizational culture to lead the day-to-day administration, execution and interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement, MOUs, side letters, including compliance and effective project management of union contract negotiations, effects bargaining, information requests, grievance procedures, and dispute resolution.This is a full-time in-region position. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position requires flexibility to meet the demands of the work, which could include weekends or evenings. However, it is expected that the incumbent perform work in the office at least three days out of the workweek.Essential FunctionsLabor Administration 60%Timely respond to information requests for bargaining, hearings, NLRB lawsuits, mediations, arbitrations or other matters that require the College to respond to said requests; assess what information is required under the law and within the union contract; as required, participate in said proceedingsMaintain a labor activity portal to track all labor activitiesLead the ACFF-ACCD Committee meetings to facilitate proactive and positive labor relations with the union; prepare objectives and agendasAs a subject matter expert on labor relations, counsel and guide leadership, department heads, managers and supervisors on delicate and sensitive matters pertaining to union issuesWith a strong command and knowledge of the collective bargaining agreement, provide ongoing interpretation, including holding learning sessions with academic and operational leadership for compliance with and administration of the collective bargaining agreementIn partnership with Marketing and Communications (as necessary), communicate ongoing messaging about bargaining status and other labor relations issuesAs the primary liaison for the union, establish and cultivate professional, productive, collaborative and collegial relationships with internal and external union representativesOversee the grievance process to ensure compliance and facilitate any solutions before they lead to mediation or arbitrationComply with federal and state labor and employment laws, including the NLRB and the NLRA for all bargaining activities; consult with legal as neededProvide bargaining updates to the Board of Trustees, as requestedContract Bargaining Administration 30%Serve as chief negotiator for the College, including new contracts, effects bargaining, Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), successor agreements, side agreements, settlement agreements and meet and confers; consult with legal counsel and the VP as needed for strategic directionWork directly with the union's chief negotiator(s) for bargaining schedules and processesCollaborate with the union's chief negotiator(s) to identify issues and possible responses associated with bargaining - both in advance of negotiations for strategic planning and during negotiations as new issues ariseMeet with College administrators to define bargaining goals and principles, understand cultural impacts, and develop approaches and strategies for negotiationsHold listening sessions to collect, aggregate and analyze data from various departments and operational units to assess current business practices and the cost impact of potential bargaining initiativesUse information learned in information sessions and data gathering to draft proposals for negotiations; receive and assess feedback; track all revisions; record tentative agreementsLead contract negotiating team (CNT) members during regularly scheduled team meetings from strategies to table negotiations; consult with subject matter experts on various bargaining topics to assess impacts during bargainingHear and investigate all union claims of potential unfair labor practice (ULP) charges or claims that require effects bargaining or a meet and confer; gather and coordinate information requests from relevant departments and operational units to form the College's defense and to assess the merits of the claims under the collective bargaining agreement; prepare responses with clear and concise recitation of the facts, applicable law or contract provisions, appropriate analysis, and recommendations for courses of actionOrganize and document all steps of the bargaining process up to and including contract ratification or impasse protocolsOther Duties as Assigned 10%Maintain memberships and active involvement in applicable professional organizationsServe on educational or college-wide committees, work groups, task forces and / or councilsResearch trends, best practices and other data that will inform bargaining and labor relations practices and strategiesMaintain bargaining records and filesOngoing learning on federal and state labor and employment lawsRequired Qualifications :Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or other related fields from an accredited college or universityA minimum of 5 years of experience working in labor relations, business affairs, or legal affairs departmentProven analytical abilities and project management skillsA tactful and proven record of accomplishment of successful contract negotiations, with excellent interpersonal skills, professional demeanor, flexibility, and the ability to effectively collaborate while maintaining tact and diplomacyDemonstrated skills necessary to bargain in good faith and represent the organization's interests effectively, including in-depth wage and benefits negotiationsDemonstrated ability to handle difficult or volatile situations and challenging conversations productivelyExceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, proven by the ability to drive projects to successful completion without supervisionExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including grammar proficiency and persuasive writing skills; ability to write union contract proposalsReliability in handling confidential information and exercising appropriate judgment and strong business acumen in executing tasksAbility and willingness to solve problems, prioritize, negotiate and juggle changing deadlinesAdvanced knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and court decisions regarding employment-related mattersProficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Zoom in WindowsDemonstrated experience in cultivating an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment into workplace practices within ArtCenter's diverse communitiesAbility to enforce and implement policies and proceduresPreferred Qualifications :Juris Doctor in employment law or another related fieldHigher education labor relationsPhysical Demands and Working Environment :The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with frequent interruptions and distractions; extended periods of time viewing computer monitor; interactions with other individuals. Due to the nature of the work environment, there is regular exposure to fumes, dust and noise.Physical: The position is performed in an office setting. Employees are stationary most of the time but may move around the office environment for brief periods of time. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and #J-18808-Ljbffr