Faculty Development and Retention Administrator

Frostburg State University invites applications and nominations for the position of Faculty Development and Retention Administrator.
This newly created position is an exciting and engaging career opportunity for a successful leader who is committed to excellence and has a demonstrated record of success with professional development.
The selected candidate will have a clearly defined commitment to uplifting and supporting diversity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace.
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications; University System of Maryland benefits package included.
Reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Faculty Development and Retention Administrator will be a member of the Provost’s leadership team and collaborate closely with Deans to provide strategic vision and administrative direction in the planning and facilitation process for faculty hires, engagement, development and retention.
The Director will track promotion and sabbatical leave schedules, ensure compliance within hybrid and online teaching environments, and manage the electronic repository of course syllabi and the PELEF awarding process.
The successful candidate will also serve as the lead liaison from the Provost’s Office for the faculty handbook revision process and serve on the Faculty Handbook Subcommittee.
*Responsibilities: *The Faculty Development and Retention Administrator will have primary responsibility for planning and facilitating new faculty orientation, the faculty development institute and other development opportunities, managing the promotion, tenure and sabbatical processes, developing and maintaining online application and tracking tools, leading summer trainings for department chairs, facilitating onboarding and development of adjuncts, reviewing the faculty handbook for accuracy, policy implementation, and necessary updates, and assist with review and implementation of relevant campus and USM policies.
An active practitioner, the Faculty Development and Retention Administrator will remain up to date with best practices and trends in the faculty development field.
*Minimum Qualifications:* * Bachelor’s Degree with 4-6 years of experience or Master’s Degree with 2+ years of experience * Proven record of managing complex processes; communicating, collaborating, and facilitating problem-solving with diverse constituencies, improving work-flows; meeting deadlines; prioritizing competing demands; and leveraging technology * Excellent written and oral communication skills * Ability to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships * Must work with absolute discretion and tact in handling highly confidential information *About the University:*A member institution of the University System of Maryland, Frostburg State University is a public, comprehensive, largely residential regional university offering programs in the sciences, education, business, the arts and humanities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
FSU prides itself on being a dynamic, learning-centered institution that emphasizes teaching with opportunities for professional development and research.
More than 4,000 students enroll yearly.
*About the Area:*FSU is located on a scenic 260-acre campus in the mountains of Western Maryland, a region rich in history, quaint shopping areas and eclectic cafes and food choices.
The Western Maryland region is considered a four-season outdoor hub of recreational experiences offering activities such as hiking, mountain biking, water sports, snowboarding, skiing, golfing, climbing, etc.
Frostburg offers a family-friendly college town feel with easy access to major cities like Pittsburgh, Washington, and Baltimore.
If you are looking for insightful colleagues, energetic students, and a great place to work and call home in a region with unlimited adventure seeking opportunities, FSU is for you! *To Apply:* Please visit https://frostburg.
peopleadmin.
com/postings/2493.
Along with your application, please provide the following: 1) resume; 2) a cover letter specifically addressing the requirements in this advertisement; and 3) contact information for three professional references.
For full assurance of consideration, apply by *August 30, 2023*.
Position is open until filled.
*FSU is proud to be a diverse and inclusive multicultural university.
* Frostburg State University welcomes and encourages women, veterans and minorities to apply and seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce.
FSU is an *Equal Opportunity Employer*.
Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request.
Please notify us in advance.
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