Faculty Support Liaison - School of Public Health
Job ID: 288210
Location: Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.
Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.
The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Location
Augusta University
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information
The Augusta University School of Public Health was established in 2023 to address Georgia's distinct public health challenges through exceptional education, innovative research, and collaborative community engagement. We are leveraging the strengths of Georgia's only public academic medical center, combining public health expertise with clinical knowledge to train future public health leaders. Our school is comprised of three academic departments: Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Data Science, Community & Behavioral Health Sciences, and Health Management, Economics & Policy. We offer a variety of degree programs, from specialized master's options to doctoral programs that create the next generation of public health researchers. Our research mission is critical to our long-term impact; we strongly emphasize scholarly productivity through peer-reviewed publications, scientific presentations, and grant-funded projects. Annually, we attract more than $6M in extramural funding.
Job Summary
The School of Public Health is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to manage daily faculty affairs operations under the direction of the Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs. This position will also work closely with the Dean and Director of Finance and Administration to implement policies and procedures related to faculty matters. This position will play a key role in faculty recruitment, appointments, reappointments, development, and all faculty-related actions.
This position also provides day-to-day oversight of faculty processes including hiring/recruitment, annual faculty evaluations, Promotion and Tenure, Pre-Tenure Review, Post-Tenure Review, and Part-Time/Adjunct Appointments/ Reappointments. This position will oversee and coordinate faculty development activities, and faculty on-boarding to ensure smooth transitions for new faculty members.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to:
FACULTY PROCESSES: Act as the liaison between the School of Public Health, the Dean, Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs, EVP for Academic Affairs & Provost, and VP for Academic & Faculty Affairs. Ensure faculty action processes align with Board of Regents and University System of Georgia policies.
FACULTY RECRUITMENT: Coordinate all tasks related to faculty recruitment, including posting positions, managing timelines, coordinating virtual and campus interviews and any related travel.
FACULTY POSTING AND CLOSING RECRUITMENT: Ensure timely posting and closing of faculty recruitment requests. Using HR templates and details supplied by senior leadership, prepare initial offer letter drafts, Work to secure approvals on offer letters and ensure pre-onboarding requirements are met.
MANAGE FACULTY PROCESSES: Promotion & Tenure, Pre-Tenure and Post-Tenure Reviews, and Part-time/Adjunct Reappointments.
MANAGE FACULTY EVALUATIONS: Manage annual faculty evaluations, including preparation of timelines and instructions for submitting required information. Ensure timely submission of all evaluation-related materials in compliance with Provost Office of Faculty Affairs guidance.
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES: Manage faculty development activities under the oversight of the Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs. This may include developing content for a faculty-facing webpage, identifying outside experts who can provide training and mentorship to faculty in specific areas relevant to Public Health Faculty, and/or organizing workshops or other sessions that may benefit our faculty.
GUIDANCE TO COMMITTEES: Provide specialized knowledge and guidance to committees involved in academic or faculty-related decisions, ensuring that processes are followed properly and efficiently. Provide employee relations support for faculty members.
VERIFY FACULTY DATA FOR ACCURACY: Periodically process and verify faculty data for accuracy, responding to inquiries and ensuring data integrity for reports submitted to various university and Board of Regents offices.
OTHER: Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field from an accredited college or university with a minimum of three years' related experience.
OR
Associate's degree for an accredited college or university with a minimum of six years' relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience in faculty affairs or academic administration.
Three years of experience in Human Resources or a related field.
Familiarity with policies and procedures as well as faculty governance structures.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Detail oriented with good organizational skills.
ABILITIES
Ability to work independently with only general supervision.
Ability to complete work and meet deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)
Salary Range: $52,500 annually - $65,600 annually
Pay Band: B10
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
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