Human Resources Management (HRM) is the heart of any organization, including educational institutions. The role of people---be it educators, support staff, or students---is the most vital element and cannot be replaced by any technology, no matter how sophisticated. This crucial role aligns with the Islamic concept of humans being entrusted as khalifah (stewards) on Earth. This responsibility goes beyond mere management; it's a religious duty to make the Earth prosper.
Core Elements of Educational HRM
The management of educational resources can be summarized by a six-element framework known as the 6M model:
- Man (Human): Educators and support staff are the primary drivers. The success of education is highly dependent on their knowledge, expertise, and skills.
- Money: Funding is the means to support all activities. Financial management must be done efficiently, transparently, and with accountability.
- Methods: This includes the ways, techniques, and strategies applied in the learning process, which are outlined in the curriculum.
- Materials: This covers physical facilities and infrastructure such as books, tools, and media that support the teaching and learning process.
- Machines: Technology and modern devices, such as computers and software, help make the education process more effective.
- Market: Marketing in the world of education ensures that graduates and the services offered are relevant to the needs of society and the job market.
Scope and Strategic Roles
In practice, educational HRM covers two main areas: Educator Management (from planning and recruitment to professional development) and Student Management (from needs analysis and admission to mentoring).
In this ever-changing era, educational HRM is required to be more strategic by linking human resource management with the institution's long-term goals. Some relevant new strategic roles include:
- Human Capital Steward: Focusing on developing people as valuable assets.
- Knowledge Facilitator: Facilitating the exchange of knowledge among all relevant parties.
- Relationship Builder: Building strong and positive working relationships.
- Rapid Deployment Specialist: Being able to adapt quickly to changes in the environment.
Conclusion
Fundamentally, the principles of modern management, especially in human resource management, are not new to the teachings of Islam. The Qur'an and Hadith emphasize the importance of orderliness, efficiency, and accountability. By integrating Islamic values into modern management practices, an educational institution can achieve its goals effectively, efficiently, and bring blessings to all.
This article is summarized from the teaching module for the HRM course.
Lecturer: Prof. Dr. A Rusdiana, M.M
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