Keri Powers, Associate Vice President

 

Ms. Powers coordinates and oversees all elements of human resources management for the University.  This position provides assistance with policy clarification, position classification, employee and labor relations, conflict management, and disciplinary issues.  To schedule an appointment with Keri, please contact Linda Bardwell at lbardwell@bridgew.edu or at extension 2929.

 

Jane Thomas, Assistant Director

Ms. Thomas supports the Associate Vice President in all aspects of human resources administration.  Specifically, the Assistant Director serves as the HRIS manager, handles immigration issues for full-time faculty and professional staff, and has oversight for the student employment function.  To schedule an appointment with Jane, please contact her at jthomas@bridgew.edu or at extension 2839.

 

 

Dorothy Grosswendt, Benefits Administrator

Ms. Grosswendt manages benefit programs for BSU employees, such as insurance plans, mandatory and voluntary retirement programs, flexible spending accounts, savings plans, and workers’ compensation. She provides individual benefit orientations for new employees, as well as guidance to employees who are going on leave or separating from service. Dorothy can be contacted at dgrosswendt@bridgew.edu  or at extension 1220.

 

Ruth Molina-Walker, Recruitment Manager

Ms. Molina-Walker is responsible for managing all aspects of the online application system. She assists applicants, coordinates communication, conducts training sessions, and serves as an internal consultant to search committees and department chairs during the hiring process. This position is also responsible for advertising all the positions vacancies at the University, and managing the hourly employment process. To schedule an appointment or direct questions to Ruth, please contact her at rmolina-walker@bridgew.edu or at extension 2162.

 

Ms. Pickup supports the Associate Vice President in all aspects of human resources administration. Primarily, the HR  Generalist designs, manages and markets the training and development programs for employees in coordination with the Associate Vice President. This position also oversees the University's employee recognition programs and related events and activities. In addition, the HR Generalist coordinates the FMLA function for the University. To schedule an appointment regarding FMLA or to direct general questions to Allison, please contact her at allison.pickup@bridgew.edu or at extension 6126.

Linda Bardwell, Staff Assistant

 

 Ms. Bardwell provides administrative support to the Associate Vice President for Human Resources and is responsible for managing the processing and reporting of all personnel actions. In addition she serves as the liaison to the President’s office and assists with the administration and communication of various HR functions. To schedule a meeting with the Associate Vice President for Human Resources please contact Linda at lbardwell@bridgew.edu or at extension 2929.

Heather Richards-Gay, Administrative Assistant, Recruitment Assistant

Ms. Richards-Gay coordinates the AFSCME, APA, and excluded employee evaluation processes, assists the recruiter with coordinating the hourly hiring process and responding to applicant and staff inquiries. In addition, Heather prepares ad hoc reports, label requests, and provides administrative support to the HR managers.  Heather can be contacted at Heather.RichardsGay@bridgew.edu or at extension 1897.