Margaret Erickson has been appointed as the new Vice President for Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). Her appointment will take effect on September 15, 2025.
Erickson comes to UTEP from North Carolina State University (NCSU), where she served as Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer. At NCSU, she provided guidance and support to over 10,000 faculty and staff members. She joined NCSU in 2019 and was responsible for leading the design and restructuring of key human resources processes to address changing campus needs.
Prior to her role at NCSU, Erickson worked at the University of Michigan Shared Services Center as HR Group and HR Project Manager. There, she managed a team of 50 staff who delivered human resource services to approximately 44,000 employees. Her previous positions also include Associate Vice President of Human Resources at Triton College and Director of Employee and Labor Relations at Davenport University. Additionally, Erickson has experience as an HR consultant and has held management roles in restaurant companies such as McDonalds.
“UTEP is committed to employee wellbeing, as well as recruitment and retention,” said UTEP President Heather Wilson. “Margaret brings a wealth of experience and leadership in employee relations to the University and we’re excited to have her on board.”
“I am honored to join The University of Texas at El Paso,” Erickson said. “UTEP inspires promise, hope, and opportunity for student learning with a focus on making a direct and positive impact on the bi-national community that it serves. I am excited to work with our talented faculty and staff who have made a significant and measurable difference for the El Paso community.”
Erickson holds both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in organizational management from Spring Arbor University. She also has executive and performance leadership certifications from Cornell University and is certified as an Organizational Development Consultant.
The University of Texas at El Paso identifies itself as America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. It enrolls about 25,000 students—84% Hispanic—and offers 171 degree programs across bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels as an open-access research institution located along the Rio Grande where three states meet two countries.
