About the role
Reference: T236900
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks an ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF FACULTY AFFAIRS to administer the Faculty Success System (FSS) Platform by managing system configurations, data integrity, user access, and custom reporting. Position will serve in a lead role to develop and implement a new FSS at UAB. Serve as the primary technical point of contact to troubleshoot workflow and system issues and guide departmental users through platform navigation. Provide end-to-end oversight for faculty review and promotion cycles at the Provost Office/faculty Affairs level, ensuring all documentation algins with university RPT procedures, compliance mandates, and strict confidentiality standards. Identify and implement ongoing process and system improvements to enhance efficiency and user experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct Training and User Support: Coordinate and conduct training for departmental staff and faculty on the use of the UAB Faculty Success System (FSS), including workflow processes, document submission, and system navigation. Assist with developing and presenting training materials and user how-to-guides, in addition to providing individual support sessions as needed to ensure departments can effectively utilize the system.
Post-Tenure Review Process: Build out new processes and forms in the Faculty Success System (FSS) for Provost-level review, establishing process workflows, security, and permissions in system for units to input and/or submit faculty post-tenure review packets (or dossiers). Work with Provost Office team to establish process for faculty post-tenure reviews. Provide ongoing oversight of post-tenure reviews. Provide ongoing oversight and coordination of post-tenure reviews. Manage faculty performance improvement plans (PIPs) submitted for approval.
(Annual Salary: $60,835 - $98,855)
Bachelor's degree in a related field and three (3) years of related experience in Higher Education Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.
Master's degree in a related field and one (1) year of related experience in Higher Education Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
The successful candidate will have experience in Faculty or Academic Affairs at a 4-year college or university, experience with faculty reviews, promotion and tenure processes, 3-5 years of relevant experience is required. Higher education administration experience, preferably in a Provost Office, Faculty Affairs, or large academic unit. Platform or cloud-based system implementation, working with policies in academic/higher education environment. Experience working with faculty related policies, writing procedures and process documents, project management/project leadership. Demonstrated expertise in higher education administration with strong communication, presentation, and collaboration skills. Ability to work independently, manage confidential information, and lead projects with a high degree of accuracy and organization. Proficient in cloud-based and enterprise software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint, with the technical aptitude to learn and apply emerging technologies, including AI tools. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with extensive knowledge of academic affairs processes, including faculty appointments, promotion and tenure, post-tenure reviews, and annual faculty evaluations.
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
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