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POSITION SPECIFICS​

The Penn State College of Medicine, Faculty Affairs Office in Hershey, PA is seeking a Promotion and Tenure Coordinator.

The Promotion and Tenure Coordinator facilitates faculty affairs processes for a college; manages review schedules; collaborates with faculty to execute the review process including gathering and preparing documents and facilitating timely submissions; and liaises with central University offices to ensure compliance with academic policies.

• Manage faculty affairs processes for a college including promotion and tenure, sabbatical leave, and non-tenure track promotions
• Establish schedules for the review process; facilitate committee meetings; manage submission timelines and ensure deadlines are met
• Gather, assemble, prepare, and upload documents including evaluator letters and dossiers
• Serve as a liaison with central University offices, review committees, Division heads, external reviewers, and faculty to coordinate and execute the review process
• Serve as college expert for review software and applications; maintain and organize information using online reviewing platforms
• Deliver training and workshops for staff, candidates, and committees on the promotion process; advise and consult departmental staff and faculty on best practices and procedures
• Oversee the process for fixed-term faculty reappointments; verify appointment information; maintain files; and generate reappointment letters
• Oversee the sabbatical leave process; facilitate the application process; distribute and track documents; review, edit, and submit sabbatical letters
• Manage non-tenure promotion process including collecting, reviewing, and editing materials
• Monitor, communicate, and interpret academic and administrative policies to ensure compliance

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Associate Degree 4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None

 

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

 

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