Part Time Faculty Contract and Workload Administrator

Company Description:

Framingham State University was founded in 1839 for a singular purpose - meeting a public need to promote the public good. At our founding as the nation's first public normal school, that need was for comprehensively educated public school teachers who would, in turn, promote an educated citizenry. FSU continues to offer exceptional teacher education programs and, while we are proud of our roots as a teachers' college, we have grown far beyond them. Public need continues to evolve and FSU right along with it. Our students and alumni are making waves in the fashion industry, designing nutrition plans for professional athletes, writing for major media and news organizations, and working for Fortune 500 companies right here in Framingham. FSU is unapologetically a public institution offering accessible, affordable educational opportunities that integrate an academically challenging liberal arts education with workforce preparation programs, in a highly personalized teaching environment. Our programs have expanded but our purpose and commitment to public education for the public good remain steadfast.

At FSU, we are deeply committed to inclusive excellence and strive to promote a culture of antiracism, encouraging a challenging yet collaborative learning environment, and providing culturally relevant education. FSU is designated as an emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and also belongs to the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Inclusive Excellence community, providing national leadership in science education and exploring strategies that will lead to more inclusive science education. We are honored that our commitment earned FSU six Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Awards from INSIGHT Into Diversity. We encourage applications from those who share our commitment to promoting a diverse, welcoming, and inclusive community.

FSU currently enrolls about 3,000 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and professional students, offers 39 undergraduate majors, and enrolls 41% BIPOC students in our undergraduate programs. Ideally situated between Boston and Worcester, FSU and the surrounding area are steeped in history, achievement, and innovation and provide access to urban hotspots, verdant landscapes, natural and cultural amenities, and diverse communities.

Our founding motto, LIVE TO THE TRUTH, was said at the end of each class by beloved first principal, Cyrus Peirce, who sought to discover and teach "truth in theory and principle...truth in spirit and motive...truth in manner and form...truth intellectual and truth moral." Early leaders found this motto "speaks of sincerity of spirit...of intensity of effort, of resolution to succeed, of joy in achievement." LIVE TO THE TRUTH aptly reflects our past and our pledge for the future as it continues to guide our institution in practice and endeavor. If you share in this quest for truth and a commitment to living it fully, make the next chapter of your career the best chapter at Framingham State University.

Learn more about our career opportunities at www.framingham.edu/careers.

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Processes hiring, record keeping, and contract generation for part-time faculty teaching in Day Division and Graduate and Continuing Education. Tracks, calculates, and reports on faculty workload.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: N/A

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to full-time supervisory staff in the division of Academic Affairs

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In collaboration with HR, assist with the onboarding of new part-time faculty.
• Update Banner in support of the day-to-day business needs around the hiring of part-time faculty, including but not limited to entering new faculty, updating faculty status on a term by term basis, and faculty contract generation.
• Ensure all part-time faculty contracts are acknowledged and all hiring paperwork is submitted in a timely manner.
• Maintain faculty files.
• Provide front-line assistance by responding to part-time faculty inquiries regarding errors, problems, or questions with contracts for teaching courses
• Provide payment report to Payroll.
• Provide management reports as requested.
• Maintain tracking of faculty workload.
• Conduct faculty workload reporting.
• Other related duties as required.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem solving skills
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
• Ability to learn enterprise resource and reporting systems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of higher education and faculty employment structures
• Knowledge of and experience with Ellucian Banner enterprise resource system
• Knowledge of and experience with Evisions Argos enterprise reporting

Additional Information:

This is a part-time non-benefited, contract position, not to exceed 18 hours per week. The scheduled hours are flexible and a hybrid work schedule may be available, though consistent on-campus presence is required as part of this position. The pay rate is $27-33 per hour.

It is the policy of Framingham State University that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment. Proof of the COVID-19 vaccine is required of all individuals hired by FSU, to be verified after a verbal offer of employment has been accepted, and before employment begins. Prospective employees may submit a request for a medical or religious exemption to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement to Human Resources.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

Candidates must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter,
• Resume/CV,
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

For best consideration, application materials must be received by November 27, 2022, however, applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

Framingham State University only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you experience technical issues with the online application process, please submit a helpdesk ticket.

Framingham State University understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office at 508-626-4530 or humanresources@framingham.edu.

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