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Rutgers University

Assistant Vice President Academic Labor Relations

🇺🇸 New Brunswick, NJ

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $165K - $253K

💻 Human Resources

🗓️ December 23rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Rutgers University is hiring an Assistant Vice President Academic Labor Relations. The role involves managing and leading the university's academic labor relations, negotiating collective agreements with academic labor unions, overseeing faculty grievances, and providing guidance on labor policies and contract implementation across the university community.

Highlights
  • Manages and coordinates academic labor relations functions at Rutgers University.
  • Leads collective negotiations with academic labor unions; may serve as Chief Negotiator.
  • Oversees faculty grievances and advises university leadership on compliance with labor contracts and policies.
  • Develops and implements university-wide labor policies and training sessions.
  • Administers faculty appointment and promotion processes defined in collective agreements.
  • Requires Master's or law degree plus at least five years in labor or employee relations, preferably in higher education.
  • Preferred qualifications include leadership experience, strong communication, analytical skills, and knowledge of labor law.
  • Utilizes software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Contribute, PowerPoint, RIAS HR systems, NetDocuments, and CounselLink e-billing.
  • Salary range is $165,269 to $253,104, with final offer based on qualifications and experience.
  • Position is full-time, exempt, and reports to the Executive Vice President and General Counsel.