Meet UNF's New HR Leader
Having relocated to Fernandina Beach from the United Arab Emirates, Julien Carter is UNF's new assistant vice president and chief human resource officer. He is responsible for providing strategic and administrative leadership that serves the university community from benefits, to recruitment, compensation and more. The Missouri native has over 25 years in human resources management. Among his many academic and professional accomplishments, he earned a juris doctor degree from the University of Missouri School of Law.What led you to this opportunity at UNF?
I recently located to the Jacksonville area after completing my most recent assignment in the United Arab Emirates. My son serves at the Naval Base in Kings Bay, Georgia. So I moved nearby in Fernandina Beach. I was thrilled when I saw the AVP for HR position at UNF. I very much enjoy working at a university with faculty, students and staff.
What are your main job responsibilities?
I am responsible for providing the strategic and administrative leadership for the UNF Department of Human Resources which serves the university community in a number of ways to include benefits, recruitment, classification/compensation, processing transactions that impact payroll and a variety of other HR services.
What are 3 top goals you would like to accomplish in your new role?
- Work with campus leadership and stakeholders to attract and retain university talent;
- Streamline HR business processes; and,
- Provide outstanding service to our university stakeholders.
What professional experience prepared you for this new role?
I have worked in similar roles at Tufts University, State of Minnesota-Department of Employee Relations, University of Louisville, Khalifa University for Science and Technology (UAE) and the American University of Sharjah (UAE).
What energizes you at work?
I like helping people achieve their work and personal objectives.
What’s a work-related accomplishment you’re proud of?
I have several that I am proud of. The one that always comes to my mind first when asked, is a health promotion program I started while at the University of Louisville that was favorably featured on the CBS show "60 Minutes."
What do you like to do outside of work?
I mostly spend time with my spouse, Antonio, and our two dogs enjoying the beaches and trails around Fernandina Beach. We also like to travel to other countries when we can.
What’s the best/most impactful advice you’ve been given?
Whether it is in your job description or not, do your best to contribute and help where you can.
Who inspires you and why?
There are a lot of people who inspire me. But what they all have in common is how they overcame various challenges with grace.
What’s the top destination on your must-visit list?
I have been to many places throughout the world but never to South America.
What is one thing about you that others may not know?
I am one of nine children. My parents did not graduate from high school. I am the only one who went to college and received three different degrees.
Anything else you'd like to share?
That I am very glad to be at UNF. People here are very welcoming and helpful. I know I will like it here. I am looking forward to serving the UNF community.