Faculty Actions & HR Operations Specialist

The University of Vermont; Burlington, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont’s College of Arts and Sciences seeks a CAS HR/Fac Actions Specialist to coordinate and support specialized human resources and administrative functions for academic departments.

This role will provide administrative and procedural support for faculty actions, including reappointment, promotion, and tenure, and assist with Schedule of Courses planning and development, recruitment, and hiring efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field required.
• Two to four years of related administrative experience required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel, Word) and database applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication, interpersonal, teamwork, and writing skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support specialized HR and administrative functions for academic departments within the CAS.
• Assist with faculty actions including reappointment, promotion, and tenure (RPT).
• Support scheduling of courses and recruitment/hiring activities.
• Interpret and communicate university policies and applicable collective bargaining agreements; advise faculty and department leaders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Writing

Attention to detail

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Database applications

Job description

The University of Vermont’s College of Arts and Sciences seeks a CAS HR/Fac Actions Specialist to coordinate and support specialized human resources and administrative functions for academic departments.

This role will provide administrative and procedural support for faculty actions, including reappointment, promotion, and tenure, and assist with Schedule of Courses planning and development, recruitment, and hiring efforts.