This position manages and supports the work of the Committee on Faculty Appointments (CFA), relating to faculty reappointment, tenure, promotion, merit, and sabbatical leave decisions. Responsible for short and long-term planning requirements for the upcoming year’s meetings, decision deadlines, and policy issues, taking into account anticipated volume of reviews, sequence of decision actions, and ensuring all key processes are conducted properly and on schedule.
Position Responsibilities:
Support the CFA by preparing agenda and materials for weekly committee meetings, taking minutes, and preparing materials for committee members. Ensure all relevant and required information is brought to bear in committee’s decisions. Draft letters and memos on behalf of the committee. Maintain confidential files. Administer leave application process for sabbaticals, early leaves, and professional development leaves, including leave intents, applications, grant submissions, notification letters, and leave reports.
Serve as liaison between Provost and Dean of Faculty Affairs, CFA, Reappointments and Promotions committees (R&Ps), and faculty under review. Guide faculty through various appointments and review processes; advise faculty under review as well as department chairs/program directors/R&P chairs of procedures and respond to their questions.
Oversee external evaluation process, including follow up with reviewers from other institutions and redaction of evaluation letters.
Manage the CFA calendar of activities and decisions; process unsolicited letters; track R&P composition (e.g., outside members, participation while on leave); prepare semiannual published list of faculty under review; monitor annual conversation verification forms.
Establish new procedures and systems as necessary to support committee needs while ensuring consistency with college legislation and appointment guidelines; maintain various appointment checklists and guidelines.
Skills and Abilities Required:
Demonstrated experience in position(s) requiring confidentiality, diplomacy, trustworthiness, and good judgment.
Excellent project management and organizational skills, with high level of attention to detail and follow up.
Strong interpersonal skills; excellent written and oral communication.
Ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
Fluency with use of various software programs, including word processing, Google Apps (including Gmail, Calendar, Drive, and Groups), Excel spreadsheets and databases, and Dropbox.
Additional information:
The position requires flexibility in work hours to accommodate CFA’s weekly meetings, which typically extend until 5:30 p.m. each Wednesday during the academic year.
Company Description:
Wellesley’s mission is to provide an excellent liberal arts education to women who will make a difference in the world. We advance our mission by working together as a community—faculty, students, staff, and alumnae.
Embark on a fulfilling career journey at Wellesley College, where we prioritize your well-being and professional growth. As a valued member of our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive array of benefits and resources designed to enhance both your work-life balance and long-term success.
Competitive Compensation: Experience competitive wages ensuring your dedication is recognized and rewarded.
Exceptional Benefits Package: Access a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision and pre-tax saving benefits, life insurance, disability coverage, and more to safeguard your health and that of your loved ones.
Commuting and Transportation: Enjoy the convenience of free parking on our picturesque campus, easily accessible from major roadways. We are also accessible via the MBTA commuter rail.
Paid Time Off: Take advantage of paid vacations, personal days, sick time, and holidays to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life harmony.
Retirement Savings: Plan for the future with our retirement savings plan. Wellesley College contributes up to 10.5% towards your 403(b) plan for eligible employees
Work/Life and Wellness: A hybrid work environment for select positions (additional details will be provided during the interview process), caregiving support through Wellthy, legal plan insurance, pet insurance discount and a variety of other resources including retirement planning, and access to cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
Professional Development: Enhance your skills and explore growth opportunities through continuing training and pathways for growth within our supportive environment.
Tuition and Education Benefits: Invest in your education with tuition benefits, and access resources to navigate student loan forgiveness, reinforcing our commitment to your ongoing learning.
Campus Privileges: Enjoy free use of our state-of-the-art athletic and fitness facilities with onsite fitness classes, Library resources, and seize opportunities to attend diverse campus events that contribute to a vibrant community.
Apply today and take your first step toward a rewarding career with Wellesley College – where your unique strengths and success are celebrated as part of our shared commitment to inclusivity!
Education Required:
B.A. degree
Experience Required:
3 to 5 years of experience in an office setting, preferably in higher education. Legal experience a plus.
About Wellesley College
Founded on the radical belief that educating women leads to progress for everyone. Wellesley College has long championed intellectual rigor, diverse perspectives, and impactful leadership. For nearly 150 years, Wellesley graduates have been a powerful force for good in the world—pioneering scientists, environmental revolutionaries, U.S. secretaries of state, civil rights activists, investment trailblazers, network news producers, and genre-defying artists. We know from experience that the boldest ideas and the most enduring solutions emerge from a variety of voices, backgrounds, and experiences.
Located on a stunning campus just 30 minutes outside of Boston, Wellesley College is one of the most academically challenging institutions of higher education in the country, and widely acknowledged as the top women’s college in the world.
The College is dedicated to ensuring every student has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, physical ability, or any other identity. Our student body reflects this commitment, with the Class of 2028 consisting of 18% who are the first in their families to attend a four-year inst...itution, 55% coming from multilingual homes, and 54% identifying as domestic students of color.
Wellesley actively seeks faculty and staff who share our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage candidates who resonate with these values to apply.
Our vibrant academic community values rigorous inquiry, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and practical application. Wellesley’s acclaimed faculty are at the forefront of their fields and students are consistently challenged to reach their full potential. While we are the ones who so often become the “firsts”—but we are even prouder of the “nexts” our community makes way for.
Wellesley College provides a robust array of benefits and resources for employees, including comprehensive health plans, wellness programs, continuing education, and competitive retirement plans. To learn more about the benefits of joining Wellesley, please visit wellesley.edu/hr/benefits.
