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Academic Affairs Coordinator

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A Brief Overview

The Academic Affairs Coordinator is responsible for supporting the academic affairs processes for faculty in the Department of Pediatrics. This role is crucial for the recruitment and retention of faculty positions across the Department of Pediatrics. The coordinator provides administrative support for PENN faculty appointments, reappointments, and promotions, acting as both a member of the Pediatrics Academic Affairs team and liaison for Pediatric divisions. Key responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of materials for faculty processes, coordinating tasks with relevant divisional administrators, maintaining systems for collecting teaching evaluation data, and updating faculty information.

Job Functions

• Help facilitate the processing of all faculty/physician appointments, reappointments, and promotions.
• Prepare correspondence related to the Department's Committee on Appointments and Promotions (COAP), including recruitment, appointments, reappointments, promotions, extensions, sabbaticals, secondary appointments, reductions in duties, leaves, and terminations.
• Aid in the preparation of documents for faculty appointment, promotion, and reappointment dossiers.
• Prepare documents and schedule meetings of faculty/division chiefs with COAP leadership regarding faculty development.
• Prepare and compile required documents as required by each track.
• Review and assist as needed with the Faculty Expertise Database System (FEDS).
• Complete Faculty search forms.
• Process faculty and CHOP physician employment agreements with legal advisement when necessary.
• Act as the liaison for Children's Hospital to the corresponding Penn Department within the School of Medicine for faculty appointment and promotion issues.
• Work with the Office of Academic Affairs or Designee to ensure the faculty appointment process runs smoothly.
• Assist faculty with the preparation of their educational portfolio.
• Work with leadership to draft job postings for new faculty positions, ensuring adherence to all University of Pennsylvania recruitment guidelines, including the placement of ads, letters, and the appropriate interview processes.
• Collaborate with Peds Academic Affairs team, department divisional leaders, search committee chairs, and faculty search advisors (FSA) to facilitate completion of the faculty search process via the Interfolio faculty search database.
• Other duties as required.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED Required
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Experience Qualifications

• Previous experience with administration work within an academic environment Required
• At least two (2) years administrative or coordination experience. Preferred or
• At least three (3) years administrative experience, human resources and/or academic experience Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Computer literate; proficient in MS Office applications (Word and Excel). (Required proficiency)
• Ability to deal effectively and courteously with the public and all levels of Hospital, University and Board level personnel. (Required proficiency)
• Strong interpersonal and organization skills. (Required proficiency)
• Consistently high level of discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information. (Required proficiency)
• Developed verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills. (Required proficiency)
• Detail-oriented. Excellent organizational and time management skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in high volume environment. (Required proficiency)
• Strong coordination and problem solving skills, with proven ability to meet deadlines. (Required proficiency)
• Willingness to learn new tasks and adapt to change. (Required proficiency)
• Independent; ability to work effectively semi-autonomously. (Required proficiency)

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine.

Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly. At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.