Faculty Support Specialist - California Southern University
🔍 Remote
General Summary
The Faculty Support Specialist works closely with Academic Leadership and Human Resources. This position supports faculty acquisition, hiring, onboarding, documentation for regulatory purposes, and technology needs that relate to teaching and curriculum.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide support to academic leadership and HR in all matters that relate to the acquisition, hiring, onboarding, and training of faculty
- Meet the record-keeping needs of Academic Affairs leaders and Human Resources
- Maintain and track documentation that pertains to teaching, curriculum, and regulatory needs
- Collaborate with IT in matters that impact faculty, technology, and curriculum
- Provide support to Academic Leadership to resolve matters that pertain to faculty
- Develop faculty resources and documentation
- Act as a resource for new and existing faculty
- Maintain Faculty Files and Faculty Handbook
- General support for faculty operations and instructional processes
Education and Experience: Minimum
- Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Communication, Business, or a related field
- Experience working in Higher Education
Education and Experience: Preferred
- Master’s Degree
- Experience in working with Academic Leadership, faculty, IT and/or Human Resources
- Experience in learning management systems
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities, Competencies
- Ability to work autonomously and multi-task
- Ability to act in a professional and collegial manner in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to interpret Academic and HR process requirements
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and a Learning Management System with ability to quickly learn new education technologies and software
- Outstanding technology skills and knowledge
Scope of Responsibility
People Management Responsibility
Does this role supervise/manage other employees? Yes
Work Environment
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
What we offer*
- Salary Range between $49,600 and $65,000
- Paid time off
- Paid sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Comprehensive medical, pharmaceutical, dental, and vision benefits
- Health savings and flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Company paid life insurance and disability insurance - subject to eligibility
- Company paid tuition assistance – subject to eligibility and approval
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Prenatal and adoption assistance
- Additional ancillary programs are available upon benefit enrollment eligibility
*Most benefits apply to full-time employees. Some benefits apply to part-time employees as well. Benefits may vary by location and position and are subject to change at any time. Ask your recruiter for full details and information about eligible dependents.