Vice Provost, Faculty Affairs - Oregon Health & Science University

Function/Duties of Position:

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The Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs is a key leadership position responsible for the oversight and management of the Office of Faculty Affairs in the Office of the Provost. The Office for Faculty Affairs is responsible for the implementation, oversight, and management of the OHSU Faculty Compensation Plan (referred to as The Comp Plan), as well as faculty appointments and contracts at OHSU.

 

This position is responsible for ensuring that The Comp Plan is consistently implemented and managed for faculty members across the institution in their clinical, education, research, and administrative roles in support of OHSU’s strategic goals. These goals are accomplished by: i) ensuring appropriate implementation of The Comp Plan; ii) overseeing and participating in faculty compensation planning and development, implementation, and administration; iii) managing inquiries and appeals related to The Comp Plan; iv) overseeing implementation and integration of compensation processes with associated business processes across all organization mission areas; v) collaborating with appropriate units to ensure business systems appropriately support The Comp Plan; and vi) convening and participating in the OHSU Faculty Compensation Committee.

 

The position is also responsible for the leadership and oversight of all functions in the Office of the Provost related to the institutional management of faculty appointments and contracts, promotion and tenure, sabbatical leave, and emeritus faculty relations. This position also serves as the key point of contact within the Office of the Provost for units across campus to assure adherence with OHSU policies and procedures as they relate to faculty appointment matters.

 

These responsibilities include planning, implementation, and management of faculty compensation and incentive processes in a complex, matrixed academic health center. This position requires close collaboration with leaders in the OHSU schools, research centers and institutes, OHSU Health, human resources, legal, finance, information technology, and other related units to implement efficient and scalable business process that are well understood.

 

In executing their responsibilities, the Vice Provost will be responsible for the day to day management of operations, finances, and staff within the Office of Faculty Affairs. This includes direct supervision, assign duties, and oversee the training and professional development of staff to ensure the goals of the Office of Faculty Affairs are achieved. Create and maintain a cohesive team culture to provide excellent customer service to all partners.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a health or life science field or Healthcare Administration, Business Administration or a related field.
• Six (6) years of progressive experience in an academic or academic health center setting.
• Six (6) years of progressive experience managing, planning and coordinating small- and large-scale initiatives
• Six (6) years of experience with faculty series and appointment policies and procedures
• Experience having access to and appropriately handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Prior experience using nationally published compensation surveys.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with all levels within the organization.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities while prioritizing and meeting tight deadlines.
• People-focused and ability to interact professionally with senior leadership, and faculty members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in health or life science field or a related field.

• At least eight (8) years of management experience involving management of staff, budgets, and faculty compensation administration.

• At least eight (8) years of experience with faculty

• recruitment, offer letters, appointments and contracts

• At least eight (8) years of experience with faculty series and appointment policies and procedures

• Knowledge of health professional billing including an understanding of CPT codes, wRVUs and billing systems and processes

All are welcome:Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.