Faculty Approvals Specialist

**Please Note: Internal Employees, please access the** **Jobs Hub** **in Workday to apply for the position.** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **ABOUT US** University of Massachusetts Global is a private, nonprofit affiliate of the University of Massachusetts, created to help working adults change their lives through flexible, high\-quality education built for real life. Regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and recognized by *U.S. News \& World Report* among the Best Online Programs for 13 consecutive years (2013–2025\), the university has a long track record of online innovation. Students across 49 states and internationally can upskill, reskill, and move forward without putting life on hold through technology\-enabled, real\-world learning. With 55\+fully online, career\-focused programs designed around the realities of work, family, and constant change, we remain ever\-focused on developing future\-ready learners who can thrive in a rapidly shifting world. \&\#xa;\&\#xa; **This position is open to candidates who currently reside in one of the following approved states from which the role may be performed remotely:** Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin. Employees must be available for collaboration during **core hours** from **10am to 3pm (PST).** \&\#xa;\&\#xa; **ABOUT THE ROLE** \&\#xa;\&\#xa;The Faculty Relations Specialist II is responsible for processing approvals for all adjunct faculty and full\-time faculty employed at UMass Global. They will collaborate across departments in the coordination of requests for teaching approvals, new hire business practices, collection of new hire documents and concierge and onboarding activities. Additionally, they will participate in auditing system data to identify inconsistencies and provide solutions to reconcile missing or incorrect data. **TYPE OF SUPERVISION:** Receive general supervision from the Director, Faculty Approvals. * **General Supervision** — indicates that the incumbent performs a variety of duties; some of which may be complex duties within established policy guidelines; and receives occasional supervision. **POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:** **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** **Recruiting and Onboarding** * Coordinates the posting of open positions for Faculty and Adjunct Faculty in Workday, including reviewing position descriptions, creating new requisitions, and closing requisitions as needed. * Monitors candidate workflow on open requisitions and supports Deans and faculty recruiters by responding to candidate questions, conducting reference checks, and drafting offer letters and contracts. * Facilitates the onboarding process for new Faculty and Adjunct Faculty by assisting with system access requests, auditing new hire