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Location : Chicago, IL
Time Type : Full time
Posted On : Posted 2 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID : JR28242
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BSD ORT - Administration
About the Department
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine at the University of Chicago consists of twenty-two full-time faculty members. Each faculty member brings expertise on a wide variety of Orthopaedic problems including : Bone and Soft Tissue Cancer, Bone Health and Fragility, Bone Infection Care, Foot and Ankle Care, Fracture Care, Hand and Wrist Care, Hip Care, Knee Care, Pediatric Orthopaedic Care, Shoulder and Elbow Care, Spine Care and Sports Medicine.
The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science at the University of Chicago provides a wide range of medical and surgical treatments for ocular disorders involving infants, children, and adults.
Job Summary
This position provides professional support in the development and implementation of faculty support programs.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates and documents faculty and other academic appointee searches using the University's applicant tracking system.
- Assumes comprehensive responsibility for the drafting, review, assembly, and submission of electronic and paper materials in support of departmental appointive actions.
- Onboards faculty, other academic appointees, postdoctoral researchers, and academic visitors, including coordination of privileging with the University of Chicago Medical Center's Medical Staff Office.
- Processes visa materials, working with the University's Office of International Affairs.
- Serves as a resource to faculty and faculty administrative leaders on University policy and process matters and on BSD's academic guidelines and HR Policies and Procedures.
- Utilizes oral and written communication skills to promote and ensure efficient processing compliance.
- Contributes to process improvement as an advocate for client departments.
- Drafts correspondence on faculty and other academic appointee matters on behalf of the department chair and / or section chiefs.
- Assumes comprehensive responsibility for the Medical Staff office appointment and reappointment process.
- Participates in Faculty Engagement initiatives.
- Assists with managing the day-to-day operations of faculty affair programs with a moderate level of guidance.
- Serves as a resource for program information. Resolves problems or questions referred by program staff, University administrators, or other contingencies.
- May process job postings for faculty and other academic appointments.
- Gathers and analyzes data for possible solutions for faculty-related issues. Writes reports and expands knowledge and experience in areas.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education : Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field.
Work Experience : Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications : None required.
Preferred Qualifications
Education :
Experience :
Technical Skills or Knowledge :
Preferred Competencies
Working Conditions
Application Documents
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Academic Affairs
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Benefits Eligible
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Posting Statement
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Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
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