FIT NYC Faculty Affairs Manager - Office of Faculty Services - Revised

About 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. It invites nominations and applications for a Manager, Faculty Affairs.

The Faculty Affairs Manager oversees operations in the Office of Faculty Services (OFS). The Office supports the College's academic administrative functions and reports to the Executive Director for Academic and Faculty Affairs within the Academic Affairs Division.

• Oversee daily operations of the Office of Faculty Services.
• Supervise administrative support staff.
• 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 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 other related matters.
• Provide support to faculty and departments on confidential matters related to reappointment, tenure, promotion, and Certificates of Continuous Employment (CCE). Maintain record 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 all 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 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.
• 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.

Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the background check process.

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

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