Andrew Gordon was Appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Syracuse University

Date of management change: March 16, 2015 

What Happened?

Syracuse, NY-based Syracuse University has Appointed Andrew Gordon as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

 

About the Company

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries.

 

About the Person

Andrew Gordon is the Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Syracuse University, effective April 15, 2015.   Gordon comes to SU from New York University, where he currently serves as vice president for university human resources and global support.   At New York University, Gordon has institution-wide responsibility for a large and complex human resources operation that includes locations in New York City and abroad. During his time there he has restructured operations to incorporate a human resources shared services model; implemented new technology and database systems for benefits, payroll and human resource transactions; and guided directional changes to ensure priority of developing talent through career development and the integration of collaborative cross-functional teams. Gordon played an integral role in ensuring the successful transition of the Polytechnic University from an independent university to NYU`s School of Engineering.   In his new role, Gordon will report directly to Chancellor and provide strategic leadership on human resource matters, acting as the steward of the University`s human capital in service to the University`s academic mission. Gordon will lead a proactive and service-oriented organization that delivers well-conceived and well-designed services and programs to the University`s faculty, staff and student-employees.   Gordon will have administrative oversight for all aspects of the human resource function, including organizational development, training and professional development, talent management, diversity, academic human resources, compensation, labor relations and employee relations, staff recognition, administration of the human resources management system, benefits administration, departmental strategic planning, the early education and child care center, and faculty and staff assistance programs.   Prior to assuming his position at New York University, Gordon served as the executive director of human resources and employee relations for the New York City Department of Education where he directed human resources programs, policies and decision making for an infrastructure responsible for 135,000 employees and serving 1.2 million students. Gordon`s private-sector experience includes leading the development and implementation of a multi-disciplinary employment and employee relations consulting practice within the multinational consulting company Marsh McLennan in London. He began his professional career serving a federal judge in Alexandria, Va., before practicing law with a firm specializing in complex commercial and employment matters.   Gordon earned a J.D. from the College of William & Mary and a B.A. from Clark University in Worcester, Mass. He has also taught law at an affiliated college of the University of London.

 

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