Bryn Mawr College is a distinguished liberal arts institution with a rich tradition of academic excellence, equity, and women’s empowerment. Founded in 1885, the College was the first women’s college to offer graduate degrees and has maintained a reputation for innovation in scholarship, education, and community building.
Today, it offers a rigorous and inclusive academic environment to more than 1,700 students through 35 undergraduate majors and co-educational graduate and postbaccalaureate programs. With a majority-female faculty and a No. 1 national ranking in research expenditure among liberal arts institutions, Bryn Mawr remains committed to holistic student success and interdisciplinary learning.
The College’s 135-acre campus, located just outside Philadelphia, fosters a vibrant, engaged community. With 130+ student clubs, robust arts and athletics, and a legacy of student leadership, Bryn Mawr is more than a place of learning—it’s a space for transformation. Its 25,000+ alumnae/i network includes leaders across academia, government, science, and the nonprofit sector. Bryn Mawr’s vision is propelled by a steadfast commitment to inclusion, accessibility, and racial and gender equity.
The Opportunity
The Associate Vice President for Human Resources (AVP-HR) will join Bryn Mawr at a transformative time.
As a newly titled role reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Administration, the AVP-HR will help reimagine and revitalize HR across the institution. This is a unique opportunity to shape a best-in-class HR operation that reflects the College’s values and empowers its people.
With the support of a talented HR team and the engagement of senior leadership, the AVP-HR will lead a comprehensive strategy to support and elevate employees across all roles and departments.
The role requires a combination of visionary leadership, hands-on HR expertise, and a deep belief in people-first culture and equity. For an experienced HR professional passionate about institutional excellence and social progress, this is a career-defining opportunity.
