Assistant Director of Employee Engagement

Assistant Director of Employee Engagement

POSITION: Full-Time Assistant Director of Employee Engagement (Assistant Director): Human Resources; Haverhill Campus; 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; Non-Unit Professional Position

SUMMARY: The Assistant Director of Employee Engagement is responsible for advancing a culture of engagement, development, and organizational effectiveness that supports Northern Essex Community College's mission, values, and strategic priorities. Working within the College's strengths-based leadership philosophy, this position develops and implements initiatives that foster employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, professional growth, and workplace satisfaction across the institution.

The role collaborates extensively with leaders, managers, Human Resources, and Professional Development to create innovative onboarding, supervisory training, leadership development, recognition, and engagement initiatives that support a high-performing, inclusive, and strengths-focused workplace.

The ideal candidate possesses demonstrated experience utilizing Gallup's Q12 Employee Engagement framework and strengths-based leadership principles to support employee engagement, leadership development, team effectiveness and organizational success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Employee Engagement Strategy

• Develop and implement comprehensive employee engagement strategies aligned with College's Strategic Goals and Values
• Identify key engagement metrics and monitor employee satisfaction levels utilizing the Gallup Q12 Employee Engagement framework, focus/advisory groups, and other tools.
• Develop and implement college-wide strategies to increase retention and cultivate employee engagement and satisfaction.

Management Training and Development Programs

• Assess organizational training and development needs and identify opportunities to strengthen employee engagement, leadership effectiveness and management practices.
• Design, develop, and implement employee and management development programs that build leadership capacity, supervisory competencies, workplace effectiveness, and organizational performance.
• Deliver training and professional development programs focused on communication, employee engagement, leadership, employee relations, performance management, coaching, accountability, customer service, and workplace culture.
• Create and maintain training materials, learning resources, toolkits, and other development tools that support ongoing employee leadership growth.
• Coordinate training initiatives in partnership with institutional stakeholders to ensure alignment with strategic priorities, workforce development needs, and organizational goals.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training management development programs through participant feedback, engagement metrics, and organizational outcomes, and implement continuous improvements based on assessment results.

Culture and Communication

• Champion a culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Create and manage internal communication initiatives to promote transparency and enhance employee connection.
• Collaborate with members of the executive team/Presidents' Cabinet to ensure that people-related issues are integrated into the overall strategy and decision making-processes.

Programs and Events

• Collaborate with the office of professional development to design and implement complimentary programming that aligns with the strategic goals and expectations of NECC.
• Plan and execute engagement activities and team-building programs.
• Recommend, develop, and implement appropriate employee recognition programs.
• Develop innovative programming including onboarding, department orientation, supervision best practices, performance management and leadership development.
• Create programs, events, or opportunities for employees to connect and cultivate the sense of belonging.

Employee Feedback

• Manage annual Gallup Q12 Employee Engagement framework and demonstrate ability to interpret, analyze, and apply employee engagement data to support organizational effectiveness and workplace culture initiatives.
• Address engagement challenges proactively, ensuring an open and responsive feedback culture.
• Support managers with implementing action plans based on employee feedback.

Data and Reporting

• Analyze engagement data to inform engagement strategy, identifying trends, strengths and opportunities.
• Prepare and present reports on employee engagement efforts and outcomes to stakeholders.
• Practice and promote continuous improvement through evaluation of HR procedures and recommend enhanced efficiency and customer service.

Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in employee engagement, internal communications or employee relations roles
• Proven ability to develop and implement successful engagement strategies
• Demonstrated experience administering, interpreting, utilizing Gallup Q12 employee engagement data to develop strategies that improve employee engagement, leadership effectiveness, and organizational performance
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR Best Practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• A passion for creating a positive and productive work environment that supports employee growth and development

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Gallup Q12, or other strengths-based leadership and employee engagement methodologies.
• Certification in employee engagement, organizational development, leadership development, strengths-based coaching, or related disciplines.
• Experience in Higher Education
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

BACKGROUND CHECK : Candidates will be required to pass a CORI and SORI check as a condition of employment.

Additional Information:
SALARY: Anticipated starting salary range is $108,000.00 - $118,000.00 annually with complete fringe benefit package including competitive health insurance, dental insurance, basic life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid sick, vacation and personal leave, educational benefits for employee/spouse/dependents, and excellent retirement benefits. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

ANTICIPATED START DATE : ASAP

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