Location: New York,NY, USA
Job Description:
The Manager of the Office of Faculty Services supports the College's academic administrative functions and reports to the Executive Director for Academic and Faculty Affairs within the Academic Affairs Division. This role involves managing daily operations, supervising administrative staff and ensuring efficient workflows.
Responsibilities & Essential Functions:
* Oversee daily operations of the Office of Faculty Services. Supervise full-time and part-time administrative support staff. Delegate tasks and ensure efficient workflow. Anticipate and initiate office operations actions.
* Serve as a resource for administrators and faculty on college policies and academic procedures. Provide guidance on procedures in the Faculty Senate Bylaws, Faculty Handbook, and Collective Bargaining Agreement. Support reappointments, tenure, promotions, and sabbaticals.
* Provide support on confidential matters related to reappointment, tenure, promotion, and Certificates of Continuous Employment (CCE). Collaborate with Human Resources to resolve system discrepancies in the Banner system.
* Student Evaluation Management
* Manage the student evaluation process for classroom faculty, non-classroom faculty, and classroom assistants.
* Coordinate and conduct informational workshops on application processes, timelines, and document requirements for reappointments, tenure, promotion, sabbaticals, and release time for research.
The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Higher Education or Public Administration.
* A minimum of five years of administrative experience in higher education, particularly in faculty processes and academic administration.
* Familiarity with internal systems such as Banner and Resource 25.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
* Demonstrated ability to manage and oversee administrative support staff.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Master's degree preferred.
* 5+ years of appropriate business experience.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
* Demonstrated ability to manage and oversee administrative support staff.
* Proven capability to handle confidential matters with discretion, balance multiple demands and projects, and manage current and emerging priorities and competing deadlines.
* Exemplary professionalism, collaboration, discretion, and strong interpersonal skills.
* Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
* Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
* Skill in cultivating and fostering professional collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications.
* Developing and conducting training seminars and workshops.
* Automating and streamlining administrative processes.
* Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
* Selecting and using appropriate training/instructional methods and procedures for effective learning and teaching.
* Making informed judgments and decisions by considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions.
Additional Information:
Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the background check process.
Salary
Salary: $93,822.26
The UCE-FIT Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) dictates the compensation, benefits, and conditions of employment. Hiring Salary: $93,822.26 per year with step increments per Salary Schedule 96, after one year of service and annually thereafter.
Work Schedule
Days/Hours: M-F, 9am-5pm, in person; work schedule subject to change based on needs of the department.
Benefits
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Our programs also include a variety of components to help our employees improve the quality and balance of their work and family lives, and to help them prepare for their futures.
* Retirement Plans
* Health Care Plan and Dental Plan
* Employee Assistance Program
* Flexible Spending Account
* Commuter Benefit Plan
* FIT Tuition Exemption Program
* Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holidays)
* 4-day Summer Workweek
* Qualifying Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
For a full list of FIT benefits, visit our benefits webpage.
Pay Equity by State Employers
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) ###-#### or via email at ...@goer.ny.gov.
Visa Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship by the Fashion Institute of Technology.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds. By providing a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the full expression of every individual's ability, the FIT community fosters its mission and grows because of its rich, pluralistic experience. FIT is committed to prohibiting discrimination, whether based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, religion, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military service status, genetic information, pregnancy, familial status, citizenship status (except as required to comply with law), or any other criterion prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, including the opportunity for upward mobility for all qualified individuals. Applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT's non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212 ###.####, ...@fitnyc.edu.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
The working conditions for this position will be on campus primarily in an office environment. The physical requirement for this position will require constant sitting, occasional standing, occasional walking, and occasional lifting 10 lbs. or less.
Application Instructions:
In order to considered for this position, please submit the following documents online:
* Resume
* Cover letter
* Unofficial transcript
* A list of three references with telephone numbers and email addresses
Returning Applicants - Login to your FITNYC Careers Account to check your submitted application materials.
Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled.
Please note that due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to contact each applicant individually.
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