Faculty Transaction Process Lead

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Review of applications will begin immediately. Depending on the availability of the selected applicant, an earlier start date may be possible.

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Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Competitive incumbents should have professional experience managing tasks and responsibilities associated with the promotion and tenure process. This is a security-sensitive position. This role addresses issues of a confidential nature and will need to use discretion effectively.

Other Preferred Qualifications:

The Office of Faculty Affairs ( OFA), a unit within the Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, provides support for faculty and oversight of faculty-related policies for the institution. The Faculty Affairs Transaction Process Lead serves as the project manager of the annual promotion and tenure process as well as manages transactions related to special appointment and other requests that route through OFA throughout the career lifecycle of a faculty member at the University. The position serves as the principal point of contact and liaison with internal and external constituencies on those matters. The incumbent is expected to present a positive attitude and initiative to take primary responsibility with other processes and projects as needed to enhance the promotion, tenure, and special appointments operations of the Office of Faculty Affairs. This position reports directly to the Director of Faculty Affairs Operations.

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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Serves as Project Manager for the annual Faculty Promotion & Tenure (P&T) process:

Manages and facilitates the transactional steps for requests and correspondence regarding special appointments and employment actions requiring approval from the Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Provost, President, and/or Board of Regents ( BOR):

Coordinates communications, transactions, and workshops/meetings related to primary job duties as part of the Operations Team: