Job Description:

Kingman Unified School District #20 is seeking a strategic, experienced professional in Human Resources to join the District’s executive leadership team. This position is open until filled; first review of applications will be on January 30, 2025.

The Executive Director of Human Resources provides overall direction of the human capital resources of the District within the guidelines of the Governing Board and Superintendent. The incumbent will plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of staff manager(s), and serve as a member of the organization’s executive cabinet responsible for the sustainable and day-to-day operations of the District and strategic initiatives.

Required Education and Experience

1. Master’s or more advanced degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited educational institution, and
2. A minimum of seven years of professional human resources experience, and
3. A minimum of three years’ supervisory experience, or
4. Any equivalent combination of education and job-related experience that would allow the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Experience working in school human resources
2. Certification as a human resources professional through Society for Human Resource Management and/or HR Certification Institute

Required Certifications/Licenses

Valid driver’s license

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card with an IVP number through the Arizona Department of Public Safety.

Community/Other Information

Kingman Unified School District serves approximately 7,300 PreK-12th grade students and families across 12 campuses, offering online and in-person educational opportunities. What makes KUSD unique? The District is invested in supporting students in finding the pathway that is unique to them, whether it is a more traditional educational path with an eye toward college, or a pathway that focuses on the trades and leaving school career-ready. 

The town of Kingman, Arizona is located in northwestern Arizona in the Hualapai Valley between the Cerbat and Hualapai Mountain ranges. Kingman is known as “The Heart of Historic Route 66” and is ideally situated between Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix, the Grand Canyon, and Lake Havasu City. For those who enjoy a smaller community, but like a big city nearby, Las Vegas is approximately an hour and a half northwest of Kingman which is great for day or weekend trips! For those who love fishing or water activities, Bullhead City is a short 30 minute drive and located on the Colorado River. If you like nature, you have the opportunity to enjoy the spring flowers just outside Oatman, AZ approximately 30 minutes west of Kingman and also get to experience forestry and wildlife year-round - including snow in the winter - just 20 minutes away in the Hualapai Mountains. Also, Lake Havasu City, AZ is only one hour away from Kingman and is a hot spot for tourism and a popular location during Spring Break.