"Faculty Affairs Coordinator"

Position Purpose:

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 that serves over 1400 faculty and staff positions. This position is responsible for reporting and the manipulation and analysis of data to aid in the decision making process 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 the appointment, reappointment and 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), and oversees the appointment application process. Develops and writes online modules and coordinates Faculty Affairs related website updates.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources or a closely related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience and a minimum of three years of progressively responsible administrative experience.
• One year of professional experience in an academic setting.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, multi-tasking and time management skills.
• The 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.

About Oakland University

Oakland University is a nationally recognized doctoral university of high research activity located on 1,443 acres of scenic land in the cities of Rochester Hills and Auburn Hills in Oakland County, Michigan. The University has 142 bachelor’s degree programs and 138 graduate degree and certificate programs. Academics include programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Business Administration, School of Education and Human Services, School of Engineering and Computer Science, School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine and School of Nursing. As an anchor institution in southeastern Michigan, Oakland University is committed to building ongoing and collaborative relationships with the surrounding communities. Community and civic engagement enhances the lives of our students and has a positive impact on our broader community.