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Academic Consultant, Faculty Administration

Classification Information

Faculty Administration
Faculty Administration supports and manages a broad range of academic processes, including curriculum development, evaluating and supporting instructional quality, and assessing the performance and advancement of faculty.
Individual Contributor
In an individual contributor role, the positions work is primarily achieved through individual efforts or by participating as part of a team. Individual contributors may: Coordinate, influence, or review the work of others. Be the authority on a given program or process. Lead teams. A range of knowledge, complexity, autonomy, and impact may be needed to achieve results at certain levels. Individual contributor roles are reflected in the Academic Administration, Development, General Administration, Technical/STEM, and C1-C4 of the Clinical tracks.
Level 4
Advanced: These positions require an elevated level of experience and education, act independently, and provide team leadership and mentorship.
A - Academic Administration
Roles that are student facing or academic in nature.

Position Summary

The Academic Consultant within Faculty Administration plays a pivotal role in providing expert guidance and strategic advice on various academic processes, including curriculum development, faculty performance evaluation, and instructional quality enhancement. This advanced-level individual contributor position requires significant experience and expertise in academic administration, with the consultant acting independently to offer high-level consultation to faculty, department leaders, and academic units. The Academic Consultant is responsible for advising on best practices, recommending improvements to academic programs, and helping implement initiatives aimed at advancing faculty development and educational quality. The role also involves leading complex projects, offering mentorship to junior staff, and influencing the direction of academic policies and strategies. With a high level of autonomy, the Academic Consultant's work contributes to shaping the academic environment and ensuring the effectiveness of educational processes across the institution. This position requires the ability to independently navigate complex academic challenges and provide leadership within academic administration.