Assistant Director of Academic Affairs
Core
HR role responsible for hiring, managing appointments, and onboarding postdoctoral researchers, visiting academics, and other academic appointees for assigned units.
Role type
HR specialist (academic appointments)
Builds
Academic appointment lifecycle (hiring, reappointment, onboarding) for postdocs and visiting scholars
Domain
Higher Education / Academic Administration
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
HR systems proficiency (Workday, Interfolio), appointment process management, visa issue resolution, data analysis and reporting, employee file management
Preferred skills
University environment experience, human resources role experience, Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
Technologies
Workday, Interfolio, Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Manage appointment and reappointment processes for academic appointees; Review and approve submission materials (mentoring plans, offer letters); Execute Workday actions including compensation; Liaise with Office of International Affairs for visa issues; Counsel appointees on benefits, IDs, and job-related questions; Track appointment and visa end-dates via reports; Complete onboarding and I-9 verification; Maintain employee files
Seniority
Mid-level IC