"Faculty Support Specialist"

Faculty Support Specialist

Company:
Winston-Salem State University

Job Location:
Winston-Salem, 27110

Category:
Faculty Affairs

Type:
Full-Time

Appointment Length: 12

Primary Purpose of the Position:
The Faculty Support Specialist in the Department of Faculty Affairs at Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) plays a vital role in enhancing the academic and professional effectiveness of faculty members. Operating under the University Program Specialist classification, this position provides comprehensive program coordination, operational support, and resource facilitation to faculty across academic units. The role ensures faculty have the tools, guidance, and administrative assistance necessary to support WSSU's mission of academic excellence, student success, and community impact.

The incumbent will support faculty recruitment, evaluation, and appointment processes for adjunct and full-time faculty within the University. Ensure efficient processing of faculty appointments, adjunct appointments, and related adjunct and fixed-term appointments. The incumbent will manage process flow for hiring, reappointments, tenure and promotion and will be responsible for gathering and reviewing information for appointments and visa applications for visiting scholars and foreign national faculty. Also, serves as the primary contact for new faculty, ensuring necessary logistical resources are settled upon arrival on campus.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education:

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, Public Administration, or related discipline.
• Three (3) or more years of experience supporting faculty affairs or academic administration within the UNC System or a comparable higher education setting.
• Experience with faculty appointment, tenure, and promotion processes.
• Familiarity with UNC System policies and regulations governing faculty employment.
• Experience using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g., Banner, PeopleAdmin) and electronic document management systems.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Special Instructions Summary:
Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or Justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for Which they may be qualified.

Please Note:

• A criminal background check will be conducted on the candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.
• If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants.
• Salary will be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.
• Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.
• Your application for the position will not be completed until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.
• If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834.