Faculty Support Assistant

Details

Posted: 27-Feb-24

Location: New Haven, Connecticut

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Internal Number: 86667BR

1. Serves as the principal source of information regarding policies and procedures related to faculty appointments. 2. Receives and reviews forms related to faculty administrative transactions for errors and omissions. Identifies and researches unclear transactions without supervision and guidance. Independently contacts departments to resolve issues and provides coaching on University policies and procedures to ensure future compliance. 3. Inputs data into databases and runs reports to verify accuracy and integrity of data. 4. Ensures timely reviews for reappointments and promotions by establishing reasonable schedules. 5. Reviews promotion materials from assigned departments and schools to ensure compliance. 6. Coordinates the electronic and secure distribution of appointment and promotion documents to appropriate committee members. 7. Independently responds to, screens, and triages requests and resolves or triages questions regarding faculty searches for applicants and reference letter writers. 8. Reviews information gathered for faculty searches by the search committee. 9. Maintains contact lists for use by various University departments for important e-mailings and access to secure systems. 10. Serves as member of support teams and provides back-up for other support staff. 11. Maintains records as required by Yale or government policy. 12. Processes additional appointments as needed. 13. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skill/ability 1:  

Demonstrated high-level administrative support skills. Proven record of resourcefulness and being a self-starter. Ability to think strategically and to identify/utilize available resources to complete tasks thoroughly and efficiently.