Faculty Affairs Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Previous progressively responsible administrative experience and professional experience in an academic setting.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
• Ability to be resourceful, analyze problems, and propose solutions.
• Demonstrated team player.
• Strong database skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively interact with high-profile members of the university, hospital, and community.

Desired Qualifications

• All qualifications listed as minimum are preferred unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• Qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole discretion may be considered.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development, the Faculty Affairs Coordinator assists in the day-to-day operations and functions within Faculty Affairs and Professional Development, serving over 1,400 faculty and staff positions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for reporting and the manipulation and analysis of data to aid in decision-making within Faculty Affairs.
• Serves as a liaison to Academic Affairs, Human Resources, and interacts with Associate Deans, Oakland and Beaumont Department Chairs, faculty, and staff on matters relevant to appointment, reappointment, promotion, and tenure review processes.
• Organizes and conducts faculty affairs activities, including the coordination and delivery of new faculty orientation sessions, training sessions relative to meaningful participation (MPP), and the faculty data tracking system (SmartPath).
• Oversees the appointment application process.
• Develops and writes online modules and coordinates Faculty Affairs-related website updates.