Onboarding Specialist
Core
Coordinates the onboarding process for newly hired faculty from offer acceptance through their successful transition into the institution, ensuring a smooth and positive experience by managing timelines and required processes.
Role type
Faculty Onboarding Specialist
Builds
A structured onboarding experience for new faculty members
Domain
Higher Education Administration
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
onboarding process management, timeline tracking, documentation management, cross-functional coordination, system access setup, orientation facilitation
Preferred skills
HR operations experience, academic administration experience, organizational management, customer service, problem-solving, critical thinking
Technologies
institutional systems, HR platforms, credentialing systems
Responsibilities
Manage onboarding processes for new faculty hires from acceptance through early employment; Serve as the primary onboarding contact for new faculty; Track completion of onboarding requirements, documentation, and training; Coordinate with HR, IT, credentialing, payroll, benefits, and departmental administrators; Ensure timely setup of access to systems, workspace, ID badges, and institutional resources; Maintain onboarding records and documentation; Assist with faculty orientation and onboarding communications; Assist with managing the day-to-day operations of faculty affair programs; May process job postings for faculty and other academic appointments
Seniority
Individual Contributor, mid-level
