Human Resources & Faculty Affairs Senior Professional

University of Colorado; Aurora (CO); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefit

401(a) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

University of Colorado Anschutz seeks a Senior Professional in Human Resources & Faculty Affairs to support faculty employment lifecycles, recruitments, onboarding, and HR administration for departments and school leadership. This hybrid role aligns with the CU Anschutz campus in Aurora, CO, requiring on-site work three days per week.

Responsibilities include advising hiring units on recruitment and appointments, coordinating searches, maintaining records, and supporting Faculty Affairs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, higher education administration, or a related field.
• Two years of professional HR experience in human resources, Faculty Affairs, Academic Affairs, or related area.
• Substitution: education and related experience may be substituted year-for-year for a bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate faculty recruitment and appointment processes with hiring units and OFA leadership.
• Provide faculty HR administration across onboarding, positions, transfers, separations, retirements, and related actions.
• Support annual promotion and tenure processes, evaluations, and faculty affairs workflows.
• Provide guidance, training, and process improvements for faculty recruitment and HR administration.

Skills

Faculty recruitment

HR administration

Policy guidance

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / related field

Tools

PeopleSoft HCM

CU Careers

Smartsheet

Job description

University of Colorado Anschutz

Colorado School of Public Health | Central Administration

Human Resources & Faculty Affairs Senior Professional

Position #: 00853655 – Requisition #: 41626

Job Summary: Join the Colorado School of Public Health as the Human Resources & Faculty Affairs Senior Professional. This position is a key member of the school’s Central Administration and provides specialized operational support across the faculty employment lifecycle. The position independently manages faculty recruitment and appointment processes and provides faculty-specific human resources administration for departments, centers, faculty, and school leadership. Responsibilities include advising hiring units on faculty recruitment and appointments; coordinating searches and onboarding; managing faculty employment transactions and position changes; maintaining faculty records and systems; and supporting key Faculty Affairs processes. The position interprets and applies university policies and procedures, works collaboratively with campus and school partners, and provides consistent, timely guidance to faculty and academic units.

Key Responsibilities

• 40% - Faculty Recruitment and Appointments: Manage and coordinate faculty recruitment and appointment processes in partnership with hiring units and OFA leadership. Advise departments and centers throughout the search and hiring process, including supporting review of faculty job descriptions and postings, coordinating search committee processes, drafting letters of offer and appointment documentation, and supporting onboarding. Coordinate recruitment activities and documentation in university systems and ensure processes are completed in accordance with university requirements.
• 30% - Faculty HR Administration: Provide HR administration across the faculty employment lifecycle, including onboarding, faculty employment and position changes, transfers, separations, retirements, and related personnel actions. Manage faculty HR transactions and information in university systems and serve as a resource to faculty and academic units regarding faculty HR processes, policies, and requirements.

20% - Faculty Affairs Operations

• Support key Faculty Affairs operations, including administrative coordination of the annual promotion and tenure process, annual faculty evaluations, faculty appointments, personnel records, reporting, and related systems and workflows. Maintain accurate information and tracking to support recurring Faculty Affairs processes and deadlines.

10% - Guidance, Training, and Process Improvement

• Provide guidance and training to faculty, administrators, and school leaders on faculty recruitment, HR administration, and Faculty Affairs processes. Develop and maintain resources and procedural documentation to support consistent application of university policies and requirements. Identify opportunities for process improvement and collaborate with OFA leadership and HR partners to promote efficient, accurate, and effective Faculty Affairs operations.

This position reports to the Director of Faculty Affairs.

Work Location

Hybrid – This position is located on the CU Anschutz Campus in Aurora, CO and is expected to work on site three days per week.

Why Join Us

The Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH) is a unique and collaborative graduate school that combines the collective expertise of three Colorado universities: the University of Colorado Anschutz (CU Anschutz) in Aurora, Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins, and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) in Greeley, Colorado. The Colorado School of Public Health is the only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain Region, attracting top tier faculty and students from across the country, and providing a vital contribution towards ensuring our region’s health and wellbeing. The school’s faculty, staff, and students work together to share knowledge and conduct innovative research and community service to actively address public health issues including chronic disease, access to healthcare, environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, costly injuries, and more.

Why work for the University

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, higher education administration, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
• Two (2) years of professional experience in human resources, Faculty Affairs, Academic Affairs, faculty recruitment, or a closely related area.
• Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/military/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing faculty recruitment and appointment processes in a higher education environment.
• Experience with faculty HR administration, including faculty employment actions, position management, or related HR processes.
• Experience working with Peoplesoft Human Capital Management, CU Careers, Smartsheet.
• Knowledge of professional standards, concepts, and practices related to human resources and Faculty Affairs.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, university policies, and procedures related to employment and faculty administration.

Conditions of Employment

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship. We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship or employment authorization for this position now or in the future.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Demonstrated experience in fostering a community that values a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and guidelines and provide clear, accurate guidance to faculty, administrators, and hiring units.
• Ability to independently manage multiple complex processes and priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and diplomacy when handling confidential and sensitive faculty and personnel matters.

Questions should be directed to: Megan Freije, [e-mail]

Anticipated Salary Range

The starting target salary for this position has been established as:

• Senior Professional: $58,000 - $65,500 (1.0FTE)

The above salary represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation depending on the level. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Opportunity Statement

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

As the School of Public Health located within the University of Colorado on the Anschutz Campus, we are committed to developing and sustaining a faculty, staff, and student body that reflects a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. We advocate for and actively lead efforts and activities to build a community that treats people with dignity, respect, and compassion among the school’s students, staff, faculty, and external community partners.

ADA Statement

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at [e-mail]

Background Check Statement

The University of Colorado Anschutz is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.