Faculty Affairs Manager, Office of Faculty Services - Revised

Overview

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), part of the State University of New York, is an internationally renowned college of art, design, business and technology with a strong emphasis on liberal arts. FIT invites nominations and applications for the position of Faculty Affairs Manager in the Office of Faculty Services (OFS).

• Oversee daily operations of the Office of Faculty Services.
• Lead in the development and maintenance of project management software workflows; oversee faculty lifecycle data management, process automations, and reporting.
• Serve as a resource for administrators and faculty on college policies, academic procedures, and the use of work management applications. Support reappointments, tenure, promotions, and sabbaticals.
• Provide guidance on procedures in the Faculty Senate Bylaws, Faculty Handbook, and Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Support the Office of Human Resources in confidential actions including updates to personnel files, investigations, and related matters.
• Provide support to faculty and departments on confidential matters related to reappointment, tenure, promotion, and Certificates of Continuous Employment (CCE). Maintain records of departmental election cycles and eligibility.
• Oversee the student evaluation process for classroom faculty, non-classroom faculty, and classroom assistants.
• Coordinate with the Faculty Senate president and key Faculty Senate committee chairs on meeting preparation, applications for review, ballot generation, senate elections, and communications to stakeholders.
• 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 duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• A minimum of 5 years of responsible administrative experience in higher education, with involvement in faculty processes and academic administration.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, workflow management, and project management software.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing and supervising administrative support staff.
• Proven expertise in parliamentary procedures for committee and meeting sessions.

• Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant managerial experience in higher education or a related sector.
• Prior academic leadership experience is highly desirable.

• Proven capability to handle confidential matters with discretion, balance multiple demands and projects, and manage current and emerging priorities and deadlines.
• Exemplary professionalism, collaboration, discretion, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• Ability to cultivate and foster professional collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• 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.
• Selecting and using appropriate training/instructional methods for effective learning and teaching.
• Making informed judgments and decisions by considering costs and benefits of potential actions.

Salary

Salary: $99,777.63 to $ per year; commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The UCE-FIT Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) dictates the compensation, benefits, and conditions of employment. Hiring salary: $99,777.63 per year with step increments per Salary Schedule 96 after one year of service and annually thereafter.

Job Title

Faculty Services Coordinator (CBA)

Work Schedule

Days/

Hours:

Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, in person; work schedule subject to change based on department needs.

• Retirement Plans
• Health Care Plan and Dental Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

FIT is committed to creating an environment that attracts and retains people from diverse backgrounds. FIT prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, age, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, uniformed service, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Applications from veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged.

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