Faculty Affairs Officer - Dean's Office
- Employer
- Tufts University
- Location
- Medford, MA
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- Faculty Jobs
- Professional Fields, Veterinary Science
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Faculty Affairs Officer serves as a central resource for information about faculty and as a referral source for faculty appointments, promotions and policies/procedures. This position reports directly to the Dean but works closely with the School leadership to ensure effective appointment, reappointment and promotion processes for faculty. The individual will be the School’s resource for all faculty related matters and the in-house resource on School and University policies and procedures as it relates to the Faculty. The individual will be responsible for maintaining faculty data, faculty appointment and promotion policies and procedures, and Faculty governance policies and procedures. In addition, the individual will be responsible for ensuring that all appointments and contracts are current and that each faculty member’s relationship with the School is properly managed. In addition, the Faculty Affairs Officer provides administrative leadership for the Dean in their academic and executive leadership responsibilities, particularly in areas related to faculty programs for special projects.
QualificationsBasic Requirements:BA, BS, equivalent degree or equivalent experience with 5 plus years’ experience in administrative support in higher education or in a similar sized organization. Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint), database software, Internet and Web proficiency. Strong communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Able to work independently and as part of a team. High attention to detail. Willingness to travel to the Tufts Medford or Boston campuses and to Woodstock CT, as required. Professionalism and discretion in handling difficult and sensitive issues in a confidential manner.
Preferred Qualifications:Specific experience in areas related to faculty support, faculty affairs, or human resources would be considered an asset.
The position requires strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal, writing, planning and analytical skills; demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects in a complex environment; willingness and ability to work collaboratively and collegially; working knowledge of, administrative computer software and systems and database management software.
Special Work Schedule Requirements:This is primarily an office-based position. However, flexibility to work as needed beyond the typical work week during occasional periods of critical deadline pressure or special events, (for example, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Accreditation Site Visit).
An employee in this position must complete all appropriate background checks at the time of hire, promotion, or transfer. Equal Opportunity Employer – minority/females/veterans/disability/sexual orientation/gender identity
Primary Location: United States-Massachusetts-Grafton
Job: Academic Programs
Organization: Dean's Office - Cummings-Vet
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Oct 22, 2019, 9:54:52 AM
Organization
Tufts University is a leader in American higher education – distinctive for its success as a moderately-sized teaching and research university. Our ‘university on a hill‘ is a collection of colleges and academic departments independently recognized for their public service in our local communities, across the country, and around the world.
Working at Tufts University
Across the university you’ll discover talented and committed members of our staff and faculty who share an enthusiasm and a deep commitment to Tufts. We are collectively bound by our pursuit of knowledge and truth, and driven by our common values and aspirations. The strength of these values is reflected in our willingness to look at problems from new perspectives and challenge the status quo.
T10 strategic initiatives
An organization’s priorities can tell you a great deal about the culture. The T10 Strategic Plan provides a window into how our values impact our work as a university and how we work with each other as people. The plan’s initiatives are deliberately ambitious and far reaching – including our Foundational Initiatives that address each employee’s stewardship of limited resources and our plan to engage with and celebrate both our commonalities and differences. These strategic commitments represent who we are and guide what we will become.
Our culture
At the heart of Tufts’ distinctive culture is a commitment to diversity of thought, openness, and the inclusion of people who represent differing experiences and points of view. Our staff, students and faculty represent over 100 countries of origin but with shared values that make us more alike than we are different.
What we value:
Making an impact – We seek out new innovative ways to improve the quality of life of individuals and societies around the world, and at home.
Personal worth – The individual human being must be at the heart of every interaction in which individual differences are understood, valued, and cultivated.
Mindful leadership – Leadership brings with it tremendous possibilities and equally important responsibilities. Our leadership is visible in our words and actions, and the impact we have on the lives of those we serve.
Community – Our connection to each other through learning, arts, culture, sports, and through making an impact, brings us together and enhances our collective well-being.
Progressive learning – Our preparation for complex challenges and changes requires a commitment to lifelong learning, a willingness to challenge accepted thinking, and a sense of urgency in implementing new practices.
What matters?
A university setting provides employees the opportunity to contribute to the well-being of their colleagues, our global community, and their individual professional development. Staff, faculty and researchers embrace the responsibility, and privilege, that working at Tufts provides. While not every employee will have the opportunity to connect personally with the individuals who benefit from Tufts’ research and outreach initiatives, at the end of the day, we all understand just how much our day-to-day work matters.
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