Director of Labor Relations, Academic Human Resources

🇺🇸 Kingston, RI 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $160K - $180K 💻 Human Resources 🗓️ July 2nd, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Rhode Island is hiring a Director of Labor Relations, Academic Human Resources. The role leads academic personnel and labor relations efforts for the Office of the Provost, collaborating with Deans on faculty recruitment, sabbatical approvals, and faculty metrics. The position directs collective bargaining and contract administration with faculty, part-time faculty, and graduate assistant unions, and manages discipline and grievance procedures.

Highlights

Lead academic personnel and labor relations for the Office of the Provost.
Collaborate with Deans on faculty recruitment, hiring, sabbatical review, and retention matters.
Represent the Office of the Provost in collective bargaining with unions representing faculty, part-time faculty, and graduate assistants.
Administer collective bargaining agreements including discipline and grievance procedures.
Work with the Office of Human Resources and General Counsel on contract negotiations and dispute resolution.
Track and analyze faculty-related data to support strategic planning and decision-making.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Requires master’s or advanced degree and at least seven years experience in labor relations including contract administration and grievance handling.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work with diverse populations required.
Salary range anticipated between $160,000 and $180,000.