Faculty Support Specialist

March 20

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Southern University

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Southern University is a comprehensive institution offering four-year, graduate, professional, and doctorate degree programs. Fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), it is part of the only historically black Land Grant university system in the United States. Located in Baton Rouge, Southern University focuses on student success through academics, community involvement, and support services, preparing students for successful careers in various fields, including healthcare and engineering.

1001 - 5000 employees

📚 Education

🔬 Science

💰 $300.7k Grant on 2022-10

📋 Description

• The Faculty Support Specialist works closely with Academic Leadership and Human Resources. • This position supports faculty acquisition, hiring, onboarding, documentation for regulatory purposes, and technology needs that relate to teaching and curriculum. • Provide support to academic leadership and HR in all matters that relate to the acquisition, hiring, onboarding, and training of faculty. • Meet the record-keeping needs of Academic Affairs leaders and Human Resources. • Maintain and track documentation that pertains to teaching, curriculum, and regulatory needs. • Collaborate with IT in matters that impact faculty, technology, and curriculum. • Provide support to Academic Leadership to resolve matters that pertain to faculty. • Develop faculty resources and documentation. • Act as a resource for new and existing faculty. • Maintain Faculty Files and Faculty Handbook.

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Communication, Business, or a related field • Experience working in Higher Education • Preferred Master’s Degree • Experience in working with Academic Leadership, faculty, IT and/or Human Resources • Experience in learning management systems • Outstanding oral, written, and digital communication skills • Ability to work autonomously and multi-task • Ability to act in a professional and collegial manner in a fast-paced environment • Ability to interpret Academic and HR process requirements • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and a Learning Management System with ability to quickly learn new education technologies and software • Outstanding technology skills and knowledge

🏖️ Benefits

• Paid time off • Paid sick leave • Paid holidays • Comprehensive medical, pharmaceutical, dental, and vision benefits • Health savings and flexible spending accounts • 401(k) savings plan with company match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Company paid life insurance and disability insurance - subject to eligibility • Company paid tuition assistance – subject to eligibility and approval • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Prenatal and adoption assistance • Additional ancillary programs are available upon benefit enrollment eligibility