Onboarding Specialist

Department BSD OFPRO-Office of Faculty and Physician Recruiting and Onboarding About The Department This team ensures the lifecycle of a faculty, physician or provider hire from position ideation to first ninety days is optimized for both the newly hired faculty and the respective department. This office ensures the recruitment process is efficient, inclusive, and aligned with the guidelines outlined by the University’s Provosts office while ensuring candidates and new hires have a high‑touch experience throughout the hiring and onboarding process. Job Summary The job provides professional support in the development and implementation of faculty support programs. The Faculty Onboarding Specialist coordinates the onboarding process for newly hired faculty from offer acceptance through their successful transition into the institution. The role ensures a smooth and positive onboarding experience by coordinating required processes, monitoring timelines, and serving as a primary point of contact for new faculty. Responsibilities Manage onboarding processes for new faculty hires from acceptance through early employment. Serve as the primary onboarding contact for new faculty. Track completion of onboarding requirements, documentation, and training. Coordinate with HR, IT, credentialing, payroll, benefits, and departmental administrators. Ensure timely setup of access to systems, workspace, ID badges, and institutional resources. Maintain onboarding records and documentation. Assist with faculty orientation and onboarding communications. Assist with managing the day-to-day operations of faculty affair programs with a moderate level of guidance. Serve as a resource for program information, resolving problems or questions referred by program staff, University administrators, or other contingencies. May process job postings for faculty and other academic appointments. Perform other related work as needed. Education Minimum qualifications: a college or university degree in a related field. Experience Minimum: 2–5 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Higher Education Administration, Human Resources or related field strongly preferred. 2–4 years of experience in HR operations, onboarding, or academic administration strongly preferred. Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills. Ability to manage multiple onboarding processes simultaneously. Preferred Competencies Strong customer service skills and ability to interact with and serve a diverse population with tact, courtesy, clarity, and diplomacy. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team. Foster partnership and collaboration. Exhibit business acumen and organizational astuteness. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to remain calm, professional, and productive while managing complex issues, competing priorities, and tight deadlines. Demonstrate strategic agility. Display emotional intelligence. Exhibit resilience and optimize resources. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Demonstrated excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills utilizing appropriate resources to resolve issues with high attention to detail. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and information with absolute discretion. Ability to create and deliver presentations. Ability to demonstrate professional behavior in a respectful way. Working Conditions Hybrid Working Environment. Application Documents Resume (required). Cover Letter (preferred). Job Family Academic Affairs Role Impact Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Drug Test Required No Health Screen Required No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No Pay Rate Type Salary FLSA Status Exempt Pay Range $60,000.00 – $90,000.00 Benefits Eligible Yes. The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook. Posting Statement The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. #J-18808-Ljbffr