Faculty Credentialing & Compensation Specialist

Title: Faculty Credentialing & Compensation Specialist

Agency: Northern VA Community College

Location: Fairfax County - 059

FLSA: Nonexempt

Hiring Range: $25/hr

Full Time or Part Time: Part Time

Additional Detail

• Evaluate faculty credentials to determine teaching qualifications and rank eligibility.
• Ensure compliance with state, system, and accreditation policies related to faculty hiring and retention.
• Review and process faculty compensation requests, including overloads, workload exceptions, reassigned time, and additional compensation.
• Manage faculty promotion reviews and multi-year appointment recommendations.
• Regularly assess and recommend improvements to business processes for credentialing and compensation.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with academic divisions to address faculty hiring and compensation needs.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency in faculty compensation data and documentation.
• Provide guidance and support to division personnel on credentialing and compensation policies.
• Assist with audits, reports, and compliance reviews related to faculty credentialing and compensation.

• Knowledge of DHRM, VCCS, and NOVA human resource policies and procedures.
• Understanding of SACSCOC accreditation requirements and guidelines related to faculty credentialing and compensation.
• Knowledge of principles and best practices in recruitment, selection, and retention of employees.
• Familiarity with customer service principles, including needs assessment, service quality standards, and customer satisfaction evaluation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interpret and convey policies and procedures effectively.
• Active listening skills, including the ability to fully engage in discussions, consider multiple perspectives, and ask appropriate questions.
• Critical thinking skills to evaluate situations, identify alternative solutions, and implement appropriate courses of action.
• Effective decision-making skills, weighing the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to determine the best approach.
• Ability to clearly communicate information and concepts in ways that are easily understood by diverse audiences.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, recognizing potential issues and proactively addressing them.
• Capacity to analyze and recommend improvements to existing procedures and processes.
• Ability to develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in compiling, categorizing, calculating, auditing, and verifying HR-related information and data.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to interruptions while maintaining productivity and focus.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive personnel matters.

• Experience in a relevant field, such as human resources or higher education administration.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
• Experience with files and record management, with a strong emphasis on maintaining confidentiality of personnel information.
• Experience with compiling and reporting data and ensuring data accuracy.

• Prior experience evaluating faculty qualifications.
• Prior experience in an academic setting.
• Experience managing and analyzing compensation data, including salary surveys and market analysis.
• Experience working in an HR office setting.