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Janis B. McEldowney was named associate senior vice president for administrative operations in 2002. As associate senior vice president, she serves as the university’s chief human resources officer, oversees departments that provide central services related to employment and labor relations, and coordinates strategic planning activities for the senior vice president for administration.
The Administrative Operations division includes the following departments: Policy Development and Communications facilitates the development and communication of all university policies to the workforce; Personnel Services advises supervisors and department-level human resources representatives on matters of university employment policy, best practices and regulatory compliance; the Office of Equity and Diversity investigates complaints by faculty, staff and students who believe themselves to be harmed by unfair treatment, sexual harassment, discrimination and harassment related to issues that have protected class status; the Employee Relations Office facilitates dispute resolution for workplace complaints brought forward by staff employees; Benefits Administration is responsible for benefits enrollment and counseling for faculty and staff; Retirement Plan Administration oversees administration of retirement plans for active and former employees; and Child Care Programs provide subsidized child care for children of faculty, staff and students.
McEldowney has worked with the university since 1979, serving in a variety of operational, administrative support and advisory roles. She has a master of business administration degree and a bachelor of arts degree in philosophy and English, both from the University of Southern California.
last updated 11/04/09
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