Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources
About the Search
The University of Colorado Denver (CU Denver) is searching for an Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources who be responsible for the four primary roles of HR by driving operational excellence in compensation, workforce planning, HR data analytics, and talent management strategies across a distributed, hybrid work environment. They will oversee HR operations for CU Denver. The individual should embody, foster, and operationalize our institutional values in all aspects of HR leadership and service delivery. Base expectations include a deep sense of integrity, cheerful helpfulness, and an expansive breadth and depth of HR expertise.
Leadership Attributes
The Associate Vice Chancellor for Human Resources at CU Denver is a strategic and visionary leader responsible for serving as a change agent and strategic partner to the CU Denver executive leadership team as well as to senior administrators, HR Directors, and HR staff within schools/colleges and other institutional units. At its essence, this role exists to foster a people-centered HR strategy that supports the university’s strategic plan. The position also ensures that Human Resource practices reflect CU Denver’s commitment to equity, innovation, and impact, while fostering a culture of trust, inclusion, and continuous learning. A central focus of this position is employee advocacy—ensuring that faculty and staff voices are actively heard, respected, and integrated into institutional decision-making.
Meet the Candidates
Candidate forums will be from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Lawrence Street Center, room 1300D, on the 13th floor. If you are unable to attend in person, you may access the forums through this Zoom link at the scheduled time. Candidate resumes will be available 24 hours before their forum and will be removed 48 hours after their departure.
Candidate A: Tuesday, Sept. 30
Candidate B: Thursday, Oct. 2
Candidate C: Friday, Oct. 3
Search Committee Membership
| Search Committee Members |
|---|
| Sarah Buller, Director of Organization Effectiveness |
| Megan Bohn, HR Operations Director, CU Anschutz |
| Lauren Galleri, Executive Director, Business School |
| Tyler Keyworth, Assistant Director for Workplace Engagement and Recruitment |
| Betsy Metzger, Faculty Affairs Campus Administrator |
| Felicity O’Herron, Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, CU System |
| Reba Yount, Employee Relations Program Manager |