Job location: HUP

Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2020-09-23
Req: JR00024358
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Posted Job Title

Faculty Affairs Coordinator

Job Profile Title

Staff Assistant C

Job Description Summary

Serves as a liaison between Faculty Affairs and Professional Development (FAPD) in the Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM) and the Department regarding issues
relating to faculty employment; regularly attends or participates in PSOM faculty coordinator meetings and training programs.
Serves as a resource to departmental faculty and administrators regarding policies and procedures relating to faculty employment, e.g. recruitment, appointments,
reappointments, promotions, extensions, sabbaticals, reduction in duties, and other leaves Oversees and assists department with issues relating to faculty recruitment,
including proactive planning, ad placement, formal search letters, and search documentation; ensures that search and recruitment process is in compliance with PSOM
and University AA/EEO guidelines. Oversees and assists department administrator, department chair, departmental COAP chair and education officer in ensuring that
faculty appointment, reappointment and promotion issues are being addressed in a timely manner.

Job Description

Serves as a liaison between Faculty Affairs and Professional Development (FAPD) in the Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM) and the Neurology Department regarding issues relating to faculty employment; regularly attends or participates in PSOM faculty coordinator meetings and training programs. Serves as a resource to departmental faculty and administrators regarding policies and procedures relating to faculty employment, e.g. recruitment, appointments, reappointments, promotions, extensions, sabbaticals, reduction in duties, and other leaves Oversees and assists department with issues relating to faculty recruitment, including proactive planning, ad placement, formal search letters, and search documentation; ensures that search and recruitment process is in compliance with PSOM and University AA/EEO guidelines. Oversees and assists department administrator, department chair, departmental COAP chair and education officer in ensuring that faculty appointment, reappointment and promotion issues are being addressed in a timely manner. Uses online applications and databases to manage departmental faculty information and faculty processes and procedures. Facilitates the completion and timely submission of complete and accurate dossiers for faculty appointment, reappointment, and promotion to FAPD in a timely manner; reviews and monitors submission of Educational Database (EDB) to Office of Academic Programs for promotions; submits accurate paperwork for other faculty actions including but not limited to terminations, sabbaticals, etc. Oversees and monitors monthly faculty reports, all faculty actions, and PSC minutes for the Department; works with departmental administrators to ensure data accuracy. Supports departmental faculty mentoring program and other PSOM and University programs. Keeps up-to-date with University and PSOM policies and procedures relating to faculty recruitment and employment. Facilitates new faculty on-boarding through compiling Request to Recruit (RTR) packets, submitting system profiles and requesting user access to systems across CPUP, HUP, SOM and UPHS

Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree and 3 years to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Prior success previously supporting academic and/or physician groups preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel Spreadsheets, Power Point and Outlook required. The ability to handle multiple tasks, projects and priorities as well as excellent interpersonal skills is required. Excellent written and oral communications skills and organization skills.

Working Conditions
Office, library, computer room

Physical Effort
Typically sitting at a desk or table; Occasional lifting 25 lb. or less

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$42,953.00 - $77,315.00

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Special Requirements 
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.