Professional Affairs Coordinator, FSM

Department: MED-Surgery
Salary/Grade: EXS/6

Target hiring range for this position will be between be $56,782 - $70,978 per year . Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Job Summary:

The Professional Affairs Coordinator supports unit operations and administrative functions. This role implements existing policy and ensures the effective, compliant, and efficient completion of daily administrative operations. This role is the unit's primary point of contact for all matters relating to faculty affairs and human resources, serving as a liaison to central school and university representatives.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Supports faculty and staff recruiting, interviewing, hiring, on-boarding, mentoring, developing, promoting, discipline, termination, record management (including Visa requirements and reappointment schedules), etc.
• Recommends ideas to increase efficiencies, ensure consistent administration, and compliance.
• Ensures that all procedures and practices adhere to associated department budget.
• Ensures human resources programs, policies, & procedures are implemented & consistently applied.
• In consultation with management, may administer employee relations solutions.
• Maintains excellent working relationship with Office of Human Resources.
• Supports day-to-day unit operations, including program and/or educational support, facilities management, IT liaison and compliance requirements.

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in business, accounting or a related field + 1 yr administrative experience including budgets, finance, grants, facilities, and/or human resources; or 3 yrs administrative experience

Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

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