Faculty Affairs Coordinator (Family Medicine and Community Health)

Faculty Affairs Coordinator (Family Medicine and Community Health)

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Posted Job Title
Faculty Affairs Coordinator (Family Medicine and Community Health)

Job Profile Title
Coordinator B

Job Description Summary
The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health seeks a Faculty Affairs Coordinator to manage all faculty administrative matters including recruitment, appointments, reappointments, promotions, extensions, sabbaticals, reduction in duties, and other leaves. The position will be responsible for maintaining policies and records regarding faculty members with appointments in the Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM) and will serve as a liaison between DFMCH and the Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) in PSOM.

Job Description

The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health seeks a Faculty Affairs Coordinator to manage all faculty administrative matters including recruitment, appointments, reappointments, promotions, extensions, sabbaticals, reduction in duties, and other leaves. The position will be responsible for maintaining policies and records regarding faculty members with appointments in the Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM) and will serve as a liaison between DFMCH and the Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) in PSOM. The Faculty Affairs Coordinator will staff, participate, and provide advice on the Department's various committees and meetings. The position will also work with colleagues to ensure clinical providers are properly credentialed according to various regulatory and governing organizations.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Serves as a liaison between Faculty Affairs and Professional Development (FAPD) in the Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM) and the Department regarding issues relating to faculty employment; regularly attends or participates in PSOM faculty coordinator meetings and training programs;
• Serves as a resource to departmental faculty and administrators regarding policies and procedures relating to faculty employment, e.g. recruitment, appointments, reappointments, promotions, extensions, sabbaticals, reduction in duties, and other leaves;
• Oversees and assists department with issues relating to faculty recruitment, including proactive planning, ad placement, formal search letters, and search documentation; ensures that search and recruitment process is in compliance with PSOM and University AA/EEO guidelines;
• Oversees and assists department administrator, department chair, departmental COAP chair and education officer in ensuring that faculty appointment, reappointment and promotion issues are being addressed in a timely manner;
• Uses online applications and databases to manage departmental faculty information and faculty processes and procedures
• Facilitates the completion and timely submission of complete and accurate dossiers for faculty appointment, reappointment, and promotion to FAPD in a timely manner; reviews and monitors submission of Educational Database (EDB) to Office of Academic Programs for promotions; submits accurate paperwork for other faculty actions including but not limited to terminations, sabbaticals, etc.;
• Oversees and monitors monthly faculty reports, all faculty actions, and PSC minutes for the Department; works with departmental administrators to ensure data accuracy;
• Supports departmental faculty mentoring program and other PSOM and University programs;
• Keeps up-to-date with University and PSOM policies and procedures relating to faculty recruitment and employment; and
• Initiates and monitors initial medical credentialing and hospital privileging applications for new clinical providers and serves as a liaison with the Office of Medical Affairs

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree and 2 to 3 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Documented experience working in academic medical centers, higher education, and/or faculty affairs is preferred. The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, project management skills, the ability to work effectively with team members across various job functions, the ability to manage multiple competing deadlines, and the ability to work independently.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range
$43,919.00 - $66,183.00
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
  
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
  
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
  
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
  
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
  
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
  
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
  
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
  
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
  
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
  
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
  
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
  

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