Senior Staff Engagement and Development Specialist

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address):

435 Alumni Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

210200 Deans Office - SAS

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 113

Compensation Range:

$77,216.00 - $115,824.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

The School of Arts & Sciences (SAS) seeks a talented and energetic professional who will work closely with the SAS senior leadership team to enhance focus on strategic goals and ensure progress is made. Reporting to the Senior Associate Dean for Strategy and Innovation, this position ensures appropriate follow-up and tracking for Dean’s Office business and assists the senior leadership team with executing a wide range of projects consistent with the Dean’s priorities.

The School of Arts & Sciences is a complex organization with multiple and diverse constituencies. This position works regularly with senior leadership as well as department chairs, program directors, department managers, HR business partners, staff, etc. to support operational needs, exercising independent judgment in the managing of operational processes. The position holder advises leadership, managers, employees, and others, as appropriate, on relevant SAS and University policies. They will contribute to the development and execution of School strategy by identifying, prioritizing, and building organizational capabilities in partnership with the HRBP on issues that include talent management and workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, organizational development, employee development, and succession planning.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Leadership

• Serves as a thought partner to the senior leadership team.
• Responds and manages issues as they emerge, identifying those that require immediate attention of senior leadership. When urgent issues arise, contacts the appropriate stakeholders for background or guidance to inform the School’s response.
• Facilitates the decision-making process by structuring undefined issues for resolution, forecasting, and researching issues, and working with stakeholders to provide senior leaders with the relevant information and data necessary to make sound decisions.
• Works in close concert with other University leaders to ensure coordination and alignment of SAS priorities with University strategic priorities. Represents the School on selected internal and University committees and initiatives.  Participates in formulating and communicating the School’s position and priorities.
• As assigned, works with senior leaders on special projects and issues of strategic importance to the school and to advance the School’s priorities.
• Forms and directs project teams to drive initiatives, providing guidance and oversight to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget while fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment.

Operations

• Examines, develops, organizes, initiates, executes, manages, and audits new procedures related to SAS operations in consultation with senior leaders, departments, and administrative offices to provide more expeditious, accurate, and efficient delivery and integration of support services between departments, programs and the Dean’s Office.
• Identifies solutions and delivers results that enable business execution in SAS (e.g., identifies organizational needs, determines strategy as it pertains to development, and facilitates workforce planning and performance).
• Works with the HRBP to support staffing needs for SAS and its departments.
• With latitude for independent judgement, decision making, and expectation for recommendations to senior leadership on broad staffing issues, takes a lead role in the implementation of new strategic initiatives including the implementation and management of new systems and platforms.