Faculty Affairs Administrator

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

910155 Anesthes & Periop Medicine

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 108 H

Compensation Range:

$25.14 - $35.24

Responsibilities:

Coordinates the daily operation of a small academic department within a school or college in support of faculty needs, primarily in the areas of human resources, compliance, and financial management. Represents the department on business affairs and/or faculty affairs to the institution community. May support budget and financial reports for grants, general appropriations, endowments, and other funds. Coordinates and participates in a variety of support activities, including employment, benefits, training, and classification for the unit/department. Liaises with faculty.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains confidential files containing employee compensation data and personal information. Supports payroll, including employee reporting reminders, supervisor reviews, and submission to the payroll department. Checks periodically to ensure payroll accuracy and proper allocation of salaries to designated accounts. Supports the hiring process for new employees, including job postings, advertisements, interview coordination, and onboarding support.
• Assists with changes in employee status and associated paperwork. Ensures all employees have the necessary equipment for in-office and remote work, including hardware and software procurement. Develops and implements a recruitment plan. Advises department leadership on recruitment strategies. Generates offer letters that accurately reflect the terms of employment and collaborates with other departments for approval. Facilitates and processes appointments for new faculty. Collaborates with agencies to recruit temporary faculty as needed. Supports recruitment and post-recruitment processes, including forms processing, credentialing, licensure, visa issues, and coordination of moving and associated expenses. Collaborates with leadership to achieve engagement goals.
• Supports daily operations by assisting with supply purchases, expense requests, and managing vacation and on-call calendars. Handles waivers, magazine, and newsletter production and distribution. Serves as a scheduler and technology host for virtual and hybrid staff meetings. Oversees office spaces, ensuring they are properly equipped, and manages renovations, relocations, and reporting to relevant parties. Manages subscriptions, office directories, resource lists, and shared resources. Catalogs and files are documented digitally or in hard copy as requested. Utilizes key software and assists supervisors in training new staff members. Maintains office equipment and shared spaces. Focuses on increasing department awareness through various social media platforms. Collaborates with marketing professionals to develop campaigns. Creates engaging content and interacts with followers on social media to build brand awareness. Advertises career opportunities to promote internal growth and attract external talent. Promotes internal engagement and retention. Highlights department support for the larger community and makes jobs accessible to underrepresented communities.
• Monitors expenses with regular reporting to leadership. Reconciles ledgers and journal entries with finance departments to ensure departments are charged accurately for shared expenses and budget transfers are properly documented and used. Manages financial transactions that support department operations, including purchasing orders, invoices, vendor estimates, and contracts. Coordinates quarterly allocation reporting process and monthly reporting of hours, submits to department leaders for review/approval, and submits to the finance team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and 1 year of experience in administrative capacity required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

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