Lenhardt tapped as USI executive director of Human Resources

The University of Southern Indiana has hired Andrew Lenhardt as executive director of Human Resources. Lenhardt will begin his duties as executive director on June 1, 2016. He succeeds Donna Evinger, who is retiring after more than 10 years of service to the University.

As executive director, Lenhardt will be responsible for leading the University's human resources team, which provides faculty/staff recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, benefits design, negotiation and administration, compensation administration and performance management, payroll, immigration services, training and development, and legal compliance, including campus-wide Title IX compliance and non-discrimination for more than 2,500 employees and more than 9,000 students. 

"I'm extremely excited to have Andrew join the USI team," said Steve Bridges, vice president for finance and administration. "With his solid foundation and knowledge of issues related to higher education, as well as a strong network with peers nationally, he brings a wealth of experience that will benefit USI for years to come."

Lenhardt currently serves as the director of human resources and as the affirmative action and equal opportunity officer Title IX deputy coordinator for Indiana University East in Richmond, Indiana. He previously served for six years as associate/assistant director of human resources for Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

"I am honored to be joining the University of Southern Indiana," said Lenhardt. "It will be a privilege to work with faculty, staff and students alike.  I look forward to building on the great work that's been done and the opportunity to enhance the value of human resources at the University."

Lenhardt holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and a master's degree in public administration and policy analysis from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He also holds certifications in the areas of Title IX administration and coordination, and crisis management and response through the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. He is, and has been, a member of a number of both state and national professional organizations, and has served on numerous boards and committees.