The office of Faculty Affairs and its major clinical affiliates administer a diverse portfolio of LCME and ACGME accredited training programs and support a broad range of research across multiple specialties. Faculty members are central to the success of these programs, and the Senior Business Support Specialist plays a key role in facilitating faculty onboarding, career development pathways, and ongoing academic support at all affiliated institutions.
Reporting within the Faculty Affairs Office, the Senior Business Support Specialist performs a broad range of independent, specialized administrative and operational duties in support of assigned departments across clinical affiliates sites and the UMKC organization.
This role operates within a high degrees of independence and professional judgment. Core work characteristics include:
- Resolves routine and complex operational problems, generating innovative and effective solutions
- Exercises independent judgment to modify work practices and processes in order to achieve objectives and improve organizational efficiency
- Independently manages and completes assignments of varying scope and complexity with minimal supervision
Administrative and Operational Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate the full spectrum of operational responsibilities for the School of Medicine Faculty Affairs Office
- Oversee day-to-day office operations for the Faculty Affairs Department, ensuring efficient and effective workflow
- Maintain accurate records and documentation in strict compliance with LCME, ACGME, and institutional requirements
- Coordinate appointment processes for faculty and staff requesting non-compensated education partner and guest affiliate status
- Ensure compliance with LCME and ACGME standards within faculty affairs modules for the University, the school of medicine, and all clinical affiliates
Faculty Affairs Support
- Provide comprehensive support to department coordinators, directors, and faculty throughout the initial academic appointment process and academic promotion reviews
- Manage/coordinate Faculty Affairs-committee activities, including regular faculty promotion committee meetings, Non-Tenure Track Physician and Non-Physician promotion committee meetings, and faculty council , and meetings
Personnel and Communication
- Respond professionally and in a timely manner to inquiries from faculty, departments coordinators, and external stakeholders.
