"Faculty Activity Reporting (FAR) System Manager"

Faculty Activity Reporting (FAR) System Manager

Employer: The University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Posted: 07-Nov-25

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Internal Number: 64917

Position Number: 000450

Department: Institutional Research (Adm)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full-time

Months Per Year: 12

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Faculty Activity Reporting (FAR) System Manager is the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for the university's enterprise-wide faculty data management system. This role is crucial for ensuring the accurate and efficient collection, maintenance, and reporting of faculty activities and accomplishments, which supports the annual evaluation, promotion, tenure, and accreditation processes and reporting to the UNC System Office. The Manager reports to the Associate Provost, Office of Institutional Research and Decision Support, and provides strategic guidance and technical support to optimize system usage.

System Management & Optimization

• Manage the ongoing development, enhancement, and maintenance of the FAR system.
• Work directly with the software vendor on application upgrades, changes, and ticket resolution.
• Lead the implementation of the university's annual plan for the reporting solution, ensuring data is clean, tested, and validated.
• Proactively notify leadership of any delays, vulnerabilities, or risks related to the system's annual plan.
• Make business decisions to configure and optimize the system for campus needs.
• Develop a deep understanding of major business processes within academic affairs to guide system improvements.

Workflow Management & Reporting

• Manage the