**Shenandoah University’s Office of Human Resources is accepting applications for an Academic Contract Specialist. This is a full-time benefited position located on our main campus in Winchester, Virginia. **Additionally, this position reports to the Assistant Director of Human Resources. The Academic Contract Specialist works closely with the Provost, Deans, and Directors to process contracts for all non-benefitted faculty employees.

The primary responsibilities are:

• Process all new non-benefitted and non-faculty instructional assistant contracts and benefitted faculty and non-faculty instructional assistant contract renewals, using information and approvals from the Deans/Directors and the Provost via Google Sheets, Google Forms, Word, and Adobe Sign.
• Responsible for tracking/securing signatures, maintaining a record of receipt, and entering contract information for payroll processing
• Assist with job postings for all employees
• Process requests in Ellucian/Colleague and Etrieve
• Responsible for the onboarding of non-benefitted faculty employees and non-faculty instructional assistant employees
• Collect data and complete the following surveys, CUPA, AAUP, NASM-HEADS, and IPEDS
• Ability to collect position, salary, benefit, and demographic data via Operation (OP) Reports
• Provide employee data and reports to other university departments periodically as requested.
• Assist other human resources staff with various tasks of the department.
• Assist employees with general questions regarding employment and benefits.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities required.

Required Skills

The qualified candidate should possess the following:

• Knowledge of administrative tasks and responsibilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced computer skills, including data entry and human resources software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Detailed-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Task and analytically driven
• Problem-solving skills and resourceful thinking

Required Experience

• Required work experience for this position includes a minimum of 3-5 years of administrative office work, advanced technology skills, and knowledge of human resources policies and protocols.
• Experience in a higher education setting is a plus.
• The educational requirement for this position is a High School Diploma, and a Bachelor's degree is preferred.

How to Apply:

The complete application will include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. The review of applications will begin in January 2024 and remain active until a qualified candidate is selected.

Shenandoah University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff. All candidates are strongly encouraged to include a statement in their cover letters addressing ways in which they may be able to contribute to that commitment.

**Note: A pre-employment background check will be required and a satisfactory driving record may be required as a condition of hire.

Shenandoah University values the unique and diverse perspectives of individuals and communities locally and globally and seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, physical, or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or on any other basis protected under applicable law.

The qualified candidate should possess the following:

• Knowledge of administrative tasks and responsibilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced computer skills, including data entry and human resources software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Detailed-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Task and analytically driven
• Problem-solving skills and resourceful thinking