ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / FACULTY EMPLOYMENT & COMPENSATION

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You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee. Position Information Position Information Posting Number S-4012 Position Number 48850 Type of Recruitment External Position Title ASSISTANT DIRECTOR / FACULTY EMPLOYMENT & COMPENSATION Position Summary This position is responsible for the administration, oversight, and continuous improvement of faculty and graduate assistant employment processes, including employment transactions, compensation administration, HRIS activity, position control, and graduate assistant tuition waiver administration. Duties include, but are not limited to: administering complex faculty and graduate assistant employment processes; interpreting and applying collective bargaining agreements, university policies, procedures, and employment practices; overseeing the accurate processing and auditing of employment and compensation actions; providing guidance, training, and support to staff responsible for employment transactions; managing the full life cycle of the graduate assistant tuition waiver program; developing and analyzing reports and data to support operational decision-making; and collaborating with campus partners regarding faculty and graduate assistant employment, payroll, benefits, tuition, and related processes.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, higher education administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience. Three years of professional experience in human resources, payroll, benefits, compensation, higher education administration, or a related field. Demonstrated knowledge and experience interpreting and applying policies, procedures, and employment agreements. Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, including the ability to analyze data, identify issues, and recommend solutions.

Demonstrated ability to manage complex administrative processes, maintain data integrity, and ensure accurate and timely completion of employment-related activities. Demonstrated proficiency with computerized information systems, reporting tools, and standard business software applications, including Microsoft Excel. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization and establish effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize competing responsibilities, and manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a higher education environment. Experience interpreting and applying collective bargaining agreements. Experience working with HRIS /payroll systems, preferably SAP HR. Experience administering faculty or graduate assistant employment processes.

Experience supervising or providing functional leadership to staff. SHRM -CP, SHRM - SCP , PHR , SPHR , or other relevant professional certification. Duties & Responsibilities Provides primary professional oversight and support for faculty and graduate assistant employment transactions in SAP , including onboarding, off-boarding, compensation, cost center, FTE , and other employment- related changes. Provides guidance, training, and support to staff responsible for processing employment transactions; reviews and audits transactions for accuracy and compliance; interprets established policies, procedures, and applicable agreements; identifies and resolves complex transaction issues; and ensures employment actions are processed accurately and in accordance with university requirements.

Directly supervises a Coordinator of Faculty Personnel Services, including assigning and prioritizing work, providing direction and support, training and developing staff, evaluating performance, and ensuring cross-training and operational coverage for key faculty and graduate assistant employment processes. Manages and administers the full life cycle of the graduate assistant tuition waiver program for all graduate assistants, including establishing and maintaining processes, reviewing eligibility, resolving exceptions, communicating requirements to departments and graduate assistants, and ensuring the program is administered consistently and in accordance with university policies and applicable agreements. Monitors graduate enrollment and academic eligibility requirements and independently evaluates tuition waiver requests to determine compliance with established eligibility criteria. Resolves discrepancies and exceptions and communicates decisions and required actions to graduate assistants and academic departments.

Interprets and applies faculty and graduate assistant collective bargaining agreements, university policies, and established employment practices as they relate to appointments, compensation, payroll, and other employment matters. Provides guidance to academic personnel and resolves complex employment-related questions and issues. Oversees the administration and implementation of approved faculty and graduate assistant compensation changes, including annual salary adjustments, contractual compensation increases, and promotional increases. Evaluates and applies the appropriate processing method for compensation changes within payroll and HR systems, including system uploads and manual processing as required.

Reviews salary and appointment data for accuracy, identifies and resolves discrepancies, and ensures changes are implemented in accordance with applicable agreements, policies, and established procedures. Develops, maintains, and utilizes HRIS reporting and data analysis tools to create, modify, and support reports and queries addressing ongoing operational and customer needs. Analyzes employment and compensation data, audits information for accuracy and consistency, identifies data integrity issues, and recommends corrective action and process improvements. Evaluates, tests, and supports implementation of HRIS enhancements, system changes, and upgrades affecting faculty and graduate assistant employment.

Identifies business and operational requirements, evaluates system functionality, documents and communicates system deficiencies, and works with SAP HR and other stakeholders to resolve issues and improve system processes. Consults with the faculty FMLA administrator regarding compensation and employment matters associated with faculty medical leaves, including reviewing employment and payroll implications, validating compensation calculatio