Assistant Director Of Academic Operations

Job summary
Assistant Director of Academic OperationsResponsible for faculty recruitment and supportCoordinates onboarding process and supports payroll functions
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Support and advise search committees• Implement diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies• Coordinate onboarding process for residential faculty• Manage faculty lifecycle processes• Administer faculty appointments budget• Support payroll functions• Promote faculty growth and thought-leadership skills• Strengthen collaboration between faculty, students, and industrial partners• Manage FT and PT faculty recruitment• Handle contracts, advising, thesis proposals, and promotion and merit reviews
Requirements
• Master's degree or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training• Minimum of 5 years of professional work experience in related field• Capability to handle sensitive material and maintain confidentiality• Demonstrated management, supervision, engagement, and assessment skills• Strong leadership, communication, time management, and organizational skills• Experience in Workday software and enterprise-level HR systems• Ability to handle multiple tasks, track data accurately, and meet deadlines• Ability to work independently, project professionalism, and proactively solve problems