Michael Janes will join the Administration and Finance team as associate vice president of Human Resources beginning Monday, April 28. Michael brings a wealth of expertise and accomplishments in human resources leadership. His diverse portfolio demonstrates a proven track record of fostering collaboration with organizational leadership to implement impactful human resources strategies that align with institutional priorities.

Michael comes to Widener from the Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library in Delaware where he spearheaded a complete restructuring of the compensation system, implemented a performance management system, and revamped the organization’s benefits package. Additionally, he led the introduction of a paperless human resources information system and established an electronic policy process.

Prior to his time at Winterthur, Michael served as assistant vice president at the West Virginia University Foundation. He has also held human resources leadership roles at institutions of higher education including University of the Sciences and Drexel University. While at Drexel, Michael was instrumental in creating a diversity committee at the medical school to enhance the medical school’s diversity and inclusion efforts. Additionally, Michael brings a distinguished background from his service in the United States Army and Army Reserves.

Michael holds a Master of Science in human resource management from Temple University and a Bachelor of Arts in organizational dynamics and human performance management from Immaculata University.

Michael’s dedication to operational excellence, innovative solutions, and employee development will enhance and strengthen our human resources team and the greater Widener community.

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