Office of Human Resources

Welcome to ¾«¶«AV Office of Human Resources! We are passionate about building a high performing organization that gives the University a competitive advantage while simultaneously fostering an environment which allows the University to attract, hire, and retain the best people. Our department takes pride in being transparent, providing accurate communications for clarity on employee rights and responsibilities, and enforcing University policy to ensure we maintain shared values throughout the institution. 

We will seek to implement human resource best practices and innovative human resource solutions with a dedicated focus on customer service and continuous improvement to sustain ¾«¶«AV’s tradition of transformational education with integrity and excellence. We will serve the employees of ¾«¶«AV by being knowledgeable, approachable, professional, and resourceful in the core areas of professional human resources:

• Training
• Professional Development
• Performance Management
• Employee Relations
• Benefits
• Recruitment and Retention
• Organizational Development
• Compensation
• Human Resource Information Systems

We deliver our services in support of the university's mission of excellence in teaching, learning and research. Whether you are a prospective employee considering opportunities with the university, a current staff or faculty member looking for resources to maximize the efficiency of your operations, or a retiree seeking information about benefits after retirement, we look forward to serving you. Please do not hesitate to contact us at 334-727-8510. 

About Us

The Office of Human Resources is dedicated to making ¾«¶«AV the workplace of choice by creating, fostering and maintaining an environment which allows the University to attract, employ, and retain the best people.

Vision

We aspire to be the model for excellence and leadership in 21st century human resource management, through strategic and effective operational human resource practices.

Mission

We will implement human resource best practices and innovative solutions through dedicated and focused customer service, continuous process improvements, and an unwavering commitment to sustaining ¾«¶«AV’s traditions of integrity and excellence throughout the academic institution.

Values

We carry out our mission with integrity, pride, and professionalism, defined by these core values:

Transparency – We will ensure all employees have the same access to, and understanding of, HR policies, especially regarding staffing, performance and development to assist them in achieving their professional goals.

Communication – We will maintain consistent, effective and transparent communication regarding Human Resources policies and initiatives to support the fostering of best practices in a 21st century institution of higher education. 

Policy - We will enforce existing policies while also embracing change and proactively adapt future policies, procedures, services and programs to meet the needs of those we serve in keeping with the tradition and trajectory of ¾«¶«AV.

Collaboration –We will leverage our knowledge to facilitate and sustain mutually beneficial partnerships throughout the academic enterprise to ensure the success of University-wide initiatives with both internal and external stakeholders.

Recruitment

At ¾«¶«AV, We strive to be the institution of choice for students, faculty and staff. We enroll more than 3,000 students and employ several hundred faculty and support personnel. We recognize that employees are one of the University’s most valuable resources. Joining the University staff offers aspiring professionals unique possibilities and growth opportunity.

Do you want a future where you can excel in your discipline, develop your talents, and be part of a team committed to excellence? We invite you to explore opportunities at ¾«¶«AV! 

HR Deadline Date

• *NOTE: Please be sure you have accurate and complete information on all documents to prevent information having to be returned to your department for correction, as this will slow down process completion. Contact The Office of Human Resources at ext. 8510 if more information is needed.
• ALL Personnel Action Forms and/or Contracts (i.e. Job Change, Promotion, Demotion, Stipends, Terminations, New Hires, and Faculty Contracts)  must reach the Office of Human Resources by the 15th of each month. 
• **Failure to meet payroll deadlines will result in non-payment until the next payroll cycle**