Job Summary Central Washington University is recruiting a Director, Labor Relations to join our Human Resources team in Ellensburg, Washington. This role is an important member of our team as they are responsible for the comprehensive labor relations program for staff at the University. The role is a campus-based position, which means you get to see the lives you are impacting. We're offering a salary, depending on experience, from $100,000 - $115,000 annually plus the awesome CWU benefits. Who we are: We are a team of individuals committed to Changing Students' Lives. No matter what job, each of us plays a part in supporting and empowering our students to fulfill their dreams. Working in higher education provides career growth and career choice. Think of a university campus like a mini city, operating across 380 acres. You'll find diverse academics, libraries, athletics and sporting events, full service and quick serve dining, conferences and events from small to large, recreation centers, housing, health services, police and public safety for the campus population of 10,000 students. Central Washington University has been named a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Top Producing Institution for the 2022-2023 academic year. In addition, for the seventh time in eight years, CWU is a recipient of the prestigious Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine. Come join us on our journey to encourage, inspire, and create spaces where all identities thrive on campus. Tour our campus in Ellensburg here. What we offer: Our investment in you begins the day you join our team, a healthy and successful future for you is important to us. We offer medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement and optional savings plans, tuition assistance for you and your dependents, discounts across town, an employee assistance program for individualized counseling, and a wellness incentive program. Learn more: Benefits, Perks, and Leave. The Role: The Director, Labor Relations, manages the comprehensive labor relations program for staff at Central Washington University. Represents the university in labor management discussions including bargaining, grievances, arbitration, and other labor relations matters. Administers labor relations activities as they relate to all aspects of the collective bargaining agreements and conflict resolution between and amongst the university and its employees. Provides advice and training for supervisors, administrators, and employees. The Director, Labor Relation directly affects the vision, mission and values of Central Washington University through building relationships with individuals inside and outside the university community; providing clear and concise information, resources and coaching to union representatives, employees, supervisors, and others in HR. In this way, employees are engaged and participate well - prepared to serve students, employees, and the entire CWU community in the best way possible. All employees are expected to support CWU's commitment to diversity and to bring and support inclusion into the university environment. Job Duties - Lead, coordinate, and participate in collective bargaining negotiations for staff including logistics, preparing reports, researching and analyzing data, proposing strategies and changes, maintaining all negotiation records and bargaining notes, and coordinating and responding to demands to bargain activities. - Serve as primary contract for labor relations matters with staff unions and Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC). - Maintain tracking records for union requests and assists with record requests - Oversee and guide the resolution of all types of labor relations issues including collective bargaining agreements, grievance procedures, arbitration, etc. - Provide expert advice