Academic Affairs Specialist, Appointments and Promotions

* Reviews, edits, and approves appointment case documentation.* Develops and implements appointment and promotion case scheduling strategy.* Assists the Director with training and educating the section administrators on the appointment process.* Helps develop and implement solutions for faculty job changes employing options.* Develops and implements enhancements for academic processes.* Assists with all faculty payroll actions within Workday.* Reviews, edits, and approves academic hiring materials for submission to the Office of Academic Affairs.* Assists with managing the day-to-day operations of faculty affair programs with a moderate level of guidance.* 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.* Workday or similar HRIS system experience.* Knowledge of Microsoft Office.* Working knowledge of employment regulations and typical human resources procedures.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.* Interpersonal skills.* Customer service skills.* Decision-making skills.* Presentation skills.* Analytical skills.* Work independently and as part of a team.* Maintain confidentiality.* Work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.* Coordinate the work of others.When applying, the document(s) **MUST** be uploaded via the **My Experience** page, in the section titled **Application Documents** of the application.The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to free and open inquiry draws inspired scholars to our global campuses, where ideas are born that challenge and change the world.We empower individuals to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. Students in the College develop critical, analytic, and writing skills in our rigorous, interdisciplinary core curriculum. Through graduate programs, students test their ideas with UChicago scholars, and become the next generation of leaders in academia, industry, nonprofits, and government.To learn more about the university click here #J-18808-Ljbffr