Human Resources

Staff By Function


Jonathan Small
Executive Director of Human Resources & Chief Diversity Officer
(ext. 9249, JH 108)

  • organizational strategic direction
  • university-wide HRM&D initiatives
  • ombudsperson/conflict resolution
  • faculty relations
  • organizational consulting
  • employment litigation
  • contract negotiations

Jane Riggins
Administrative Secretary
(ext. 9609; JH 108)

  • administrative secretary to Executive Director
  • position requests
  • benefits overview for prospective faculty
  • new employee orientation
  • flowers for life events
  • service awards and retirement recognition programs
  • staff recruiting expenses
  • relocation
  • H-1B Visa and permanent residency requests
  • United Way campaign

Elaine Johnson
Director of Compensation Organizational Development
(ext. 9356, JH 108)

  • compensation/salary inquiries/salary survey data requests
  • HR policy and handbook revisions
  • policy interpretation
  • employee relations/conflict resolution
  • recruitment and employment policy
  • management and staff development

Lisa Walton
Manager of Employment, Training Development
(ext. 9430, JH 144)

  • management and staff development
  • organizational diversity awareness
  • recruitment, search support & employment policy
  • resource for development-related materials
  • employee relations/conflict resolution
  • exit interviews

Dawn Marvel
Benefits & HRIS Manager
(ext. 9044, JH 144)

  • employee benefits programs, policy, compliance
  • benefits audits
  • PeopleSoft, query and report requests
  • survey data and reports (IPEDS, AACRAO, CUPA, etc.)
  • vacation/time off information

Sherri Heidenreich
HR Assistant
(ext. 9355, JH 144)

  • office receptionist
  • employment status changes
  • resume and application receipt and logging
  • vacancy postings
  • basic benefits questions
  • new employee orientation scheduling
  • exit interview scheduling

Kim Minton
Benefits Administrator
(ext. 8163, JH 144)

  • new employee benefits orientation
  • benefits billing
  • benefit coverage & beneficiary changes
  • life insurance
  • medical & dental coverage
  • flexible spending administration
  • FMLA administration
  • disability coverage
  • COBRA insurance coverage
  • retirement plans (TIAA-CREF)
  • tuition remission/tuition exchange
  • exit interviews
  • vacation/time off information

Anita Watts
HRIS Coordinator
(ext. 6380, JH 144)

  • name/address and other personal data changes
  • data entry for new hire, termination, and all employment status changes
  • payroll submission deadlines
  • Workers’ Compensation administration