Faculty Relations Officer - Beirut

Job Description

Faculty Relations Officer - BeirutThe Human Resources Department is currently looking for aFaculty Relations Officerreporting to the Campus Director of Compensation & Benefits under the Compensation & Benefits Office. This position is based on Beirut Campus.Role SummaryThe Faculty Relations Officer serves as a resource for full-time and part-time faculty members, chairpersons and Deans on HR policies and procedures, rules and regulations. Additionally, he/she establishes and maintains faculty files, issues the appointment, reappointment, promotion, tenure and leave of absence, and administers all fringe benefits related to part-time and full-time faculty.Main Duties & Responsibilities* Establishes and maintains faculty files & records, and continuously updates their employment status and personal profiles* Processes faculty appointments? contracts while ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and processes all other standard contracts (lump sum, consultancy, overload, tutorials, projects, thesis, etc.)* Verifies and reconciles faculty?s teaching load vis--vis information that exists on Banner system* Validates contract rates according to approved scale* Issues and processes all teaching-related lump-sum and consultancy contracts with the Business Office* Validates faculty compensation and prepares faculty contracts and subsequent addendums, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and regulatory requirements* Issues faculty employment statements* Sends communication announcements to concerned departments regarding the joining of new faculty members* Administers and explains the fringe benefits to newly hired full time faculty* Processes salary advances and payment holds and releases for faculty members* Follows up with the ?Governmental Formalities Representative? on the issuance of residencies and work permits for foreign faculty members and their families* Reconciles reports to ensure data accuracy* Handles all correspondences, reports and memos pertinent to the assigned tasks* Performs other duties pertinent to this job as assignedMinimum Required Qualifications* Bachelor Degree in Business or related field* Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience* Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Oracle E-Business Suite* Good communication skills* Service excellence and customer focus* Excellent organizational skills* Demonstrated accuracy and thoroughness with attention to details* Ability to work under pressure* Ability to work within a diversified team and foster a spirit of cooperation and integrity* Ability to uphold organizational values and maintain confidentiality Interested candidates should email their CVs with a letter of interest outlining the applicant?s relevant experience to vacancy5@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line. CVs should include the exact month and year while listing the candidate?s professional experience and educational background. Closing date for accepting applications isWednesday, July 27, 2022.No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.The Lebanese American University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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