Academic & Credentialing Administrator

Title: Academic & Credentialing Administrator Org Unit: Faculty and Staff Support Work Days: Weekly Hours: 35.00 Exemption Status: Exempt Salary Range: $114,900.00 - $133,800.00 *As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when hired for NYC Offices Position Summary Responsible for all facets of academic and faculty affairs, credentialing, and onboarding within the department. Job Responsibilities Processing of all faculty and non‑faculty academic appointments, reappointments, promotions, leaves, and/or terminations within the Office of Faculty Affairs, Medical College, NYPH, and affiliate institutions. Compiling appointment enrollment packages for candidates, liaising with the Office of Faculty Affairs and Medical Staff Office, and following up to ensure timely submission of paperwork. Coordinating and preparing visa/immigration paperwork; serving as primary liaison to HR’s Immigration Office and/or immigration attorneys; staying abreast of visitor (B), training (J‑1), and work (H1B or O) visas or permanent residency policies and laws. Overseeing the department’s appointment, promotion, and tenure process for full‑time, part‑time, and voluntary academic staff. Overseeing the department’s submission of the Academic Staff List, Annual Faculty Reviews, Annual Letters, and other academic initiatives. Ensuring compliance with all items pertaining to an active clinical appointment, including but not limited to active professional licensing and expirables, OPPE, FPPE, training requirements, and delineation of privileges. Ensuring Medicaid, Medicare, and managed care credentialing and related billing and financial onboarding for new recruits occurs in a timely manner. Ensuring clinical providers maintain active malpractice coverage by processing and submitting change forms for new enrollments, terminations, and coverage updates. Performing other related duties as assigned; duties may be modified or expanded based on departmental needs. Education Bachelor's Degree in a related field. Experience Approximately 4 years of related experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of academic appointment processes, including faculty onboarding, reappointments, promotions, tenure, and terminations within academic medicine environments. Understanding of credentialing requirements for clinical providers, including Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care enrollment processes. Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards related to clinical appointments (e.g., licensure, privileging, OPPE/FPPE, expirables tracking). Working knowledge of immigration and visa processes (e.g., J‑1, H‑1B, O visas, permanent residency) and associated documentation requirements. Knowledge of malpractice insurance requirements and enrollment/coverage processes for clinical providers. Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex processes simultaneously and meet strict deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with faculty, leadership, HR, legal counsel, and external agencies. Analytical and problem‑solving skills to identify gaps in credentialing, compliance, or onboarding workflows and implement solutions. Attention to detail and accuracy when preparing and reviewing sensitive documentation (e.g., credentialing files, visa applications, academic records). Interpersonal and relationship management skills to serve as a liaison across departments and external stakeholders. Licenses and Certifications None specified. Working Conditions / Physical Demands Standard office work. Equal Employment Opportunity No person shall be denied employment on the basis of any legally protected status or subjected to prohibited discrimination involving, but not limited to, such factors as race, ethnicity or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 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