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Illinois State University

Director, Academic Labor & Employee Relations

🇺🇸 Normal, IL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $135K - $155K

💻 Human Resources

🗓️ December 13th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Illinois State University is hiring a Director, Academic Labor & Employee Relations. This role leads the Academic Labor & Employee Relations section by planning, negotiating, and administering labor contracts for academic bargaining units, while also consulting on performance issues for faculty and graduate assistants. The director applies judgment in union negotiations, grievance management, and discipline, requiring strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Highlights
  • Provide strategic and operational leadership for academic labor contracts and employee relations.
  • Manage negotiation and administration of labor contracts for four academic bargaining units.
  • Consult with supervisors on performance management and disciplinary actions.
  • Required advanced degree, including J.D., with significant labor relations experience.
  • Experience as chief spokesperson in union negotiations and administering collective bargaining agreements.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Salary range between $135,000 and $155,000 annually.
  • Addresses sensitive issues with integrity and exercises professional judgment aligned with university values.
  • Demonstrated skills in communication, data analysis, multitasking, and meeting deadlines independently.
  • Preferred qualifications include academic leadership experience and knowledge of educational labor laws.

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