Faculty Development Program Specialist

University at Albany; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Albany seeks a Senior Staff Assistant in Academic Affairs to coordinate faculty personnel processes, support the CPCA, and oversee office operations. The role requires handling sensitive information with discretion and collaborating across HR and academic units.

You will manage Work-Study, self-study processes, and reporting, while supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the Provost's Office. Strong organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3–4 years of relevant professional experience such as project management, handling confidential personnel matters, developing and updating procedures.
• Experience with PeopleSoft and BI software is preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate faculty personnel processes for tenure-track faculty in collaboration with HR and academic units.
• Support CPCA by coordinating meetings, materials, and reports; follow up with Deans staff and Chairs.
• Oversee Work-Study and Provost Office self-study processes and related reporting.
• Provide administrative support for faculty searches and office procedures.
• Maintain and update records and generate reports as needed.

Skills

Project management

Handling confidential personnel matter

Procedures development

Multi-constituency collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

PeopleSoft

BI software

Job description

University at Albany seeks a Senior Staff Assistant in Academic Affairs to coordinate faculty personnel processes, support the CPCA, and oversee office operations. The role requires handling sensitive information with discretion and collaborating across HR and academic units.

You will manage Work-Study, self-study processes, and reporting, while supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the Provost's Office. Strong organizational skills are essential.