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Undergraduate Education at the University of Alabama is seeking a non-tenure, renewable contract instructor to teach a variety of Legends and/or Academic Transition courses and provided operational and managerial leadership for the delivery systems supporting the University’s undergraduate academic onboarding initiative. Since 2015, UA has invested over $1.1 billion in the physical campus, adding more than 2.55 million gross square feet of space, over 150 new research-intensive faculty, signature research areas (e.g., “The Alabama Research Institutes”), and a growing number of partnerships with industry and with state and federal agencies.

<p><strong>Department/Organization</strong><br/>200022 - Undergraduate Education</p><hr/><p><strong>Rank</strong><br/>Instructor</p><hr/><p><strong>Position Summary</strong><br/>Undergraduate Education at the University of Alabama is seeking a non-tenure, renewable contract instructor to teach a variety of Legends and/or Academic Transition courses and provided operational and managerial leadership for the delivery systems supporting the University’s undergraduate academic onboarding initiative.</p><hr/><p><strong>Detailed Position Information</strong><br/>Provides operational and managerial leadership for the delivery systems supporting the University’s undergraduate academic onboarding initiative. Responsible for teaching Legends and/or Academic Transition courses. Oversees day-to-day instructional logistics, Graduate Assistant recruitment and supervision, and program implementation processes to ensure consistent and effective course delivery across hundreds of sections. Reports to the Director and serves as the primary operational lead for program execution.</p><hr/><p><strong>Minimum Qualifications</strong><br/>Qualifications:<br/>- A master's degree<br/>- experience in undergraduate education and/or classroom teaching experience</p><hr/><p> </p><p><strong>Instructions and Required Materials for Application</strong><br/>• A cover letter • A curriculum vitae. • Contact information for three professional references.</p><hr/><p> </p><p><strong>About the University</strong><br/>The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, named one of Travel + Leisure’s 25 Best College Towns and Cities in the U.S. As one of the nation’s premier universities, UA offers bachelor’s, master's and doctoral degrees in nearly 200 fields of study. With more than 1,400 acres of tree-lined academic core campus and over 300 state-of-the art facilities, UA has been ranked among the most beautiful and most impressive college campuses in the South, in the state of Alabama and in the nation. <br/><br/>In Fall 2023, the Capstone set a new enrollment record with more than 39,000 students, including more than 8,200 in the freshman class. The current enrollment includes students from every county in Alabama, every state in the nation and 92 countries around the world. More than 1,100 National Merit Scholars are currently enrolled, making UA one of the largest enrolling institutions of the scholars in the country.<br/><br/>UA was recently recognized as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. students for the seventh time in nine years, as well as a Top Producing Institution of Fulbright U.S. Scholars for the first time. UA is one of only 12 universities in the nation to receive both honors. <br/><br/>For reasons like this, the University made Forbes list of America’s Top Colleges for 2023 and Time magazine’s list of Top 50 Best Colleges for Future Leaders. It also made Princeton Review’s list of Top Value Colleges.<br/><br/>UA is also designated among the top doctoral research universities in the United States in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. One of the fastest growing major research institutions in the nation, UA saw a 21% increase in sponsored awards in the 2023 fiscal year. <br/><br/>Since 2015, UA has invested over $1.1 billion in the physical campus, adding more than 2.55 million gross square feet of space, over 150 new research-intensive faculty, signature research areas (e.g., “The Alabama Research Institutes”), and a growing number of partnerships with industry and with state and federal agencies. <br/><br/>The University employs nearly 2,100 faculty and over 4,500 staff, with 52 UA researchers included in the National Academy of Inventors. An additional 40 current faculty have received the NSF CAREER Award, the nation’s most prestigious recognition of top performing young scientists in disciplines ranging from nanoscience and engineering to biological sciences.</p><hr/><p><strong>Background Investigation and EEO Statement</strong><br/>Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.<br/><br/>Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) discrimination is illegal poster.<br/><br/>The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.</p>

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Partners closely with unit leadership to understand operational needs, align technology support to organizational priorities, and ensure supported systems are effectively implemented, maintained, and continuously improved. Job Summary: The Director of Technology Partnerships provides leadership, management, and operational oversight for a portfolio of application, system, and technical support teams serving colleges, divisions, and administrative units across the University.

<p><strong>Pay Grade/Pay Range:  </strong>Minimum: $101,900 - Midpoint: $142,700 (Salaried E15)</p><div><hr/></div><p><strong>Department/Organization: </strong>200721 - Enterprise Technology</p><div><hr/></div><p><strong>Normal Work Schedule: </strong>Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm</p><div><hr/></div><p><strong>Job Summary: </strong>The Director of Technology Partnerships provides leadership, management, and operational oversight for a portfolio of application, system, and technical support teams serving colleges, divisions, and administrative units across the University. Ensures reliable, secure, and effective support for mission critical systems that are essential to the operations of assigned units. Oversees one or more functional areas, typically including a large academic or administrative unit along with one or more smaller units. Partners closely with unit leadership to understand operational needs, align technology support to organizational priorities, and ensure supported systems are effectively implemented, maintained, and continuously improved.</p><div><hr/></div><p><strong>Additional Department Summary: </strong>Provides direct oversight of managerial and technical staff. Oversees system lifecycles. Coordinates projects and enhancements. Serves as a primary point of accountability for service delivery within the assigned portfolio. Works collaboratively with other Technology Partnerships directors, OIT leadership, and external vendors to ensure consistent service delivery and alignment with OIT standards and practices.</p><div><hr/></div><p><strong>Required Minimum Qualifications: </strong>Master’s degree and six (6) years of IT experience; OR bachelor’s degree and eight (8) years of IT experience.</p><div><hr/></div><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications: </strong>Experience leading application or system teams supporting complex business, academic, health, advancement, or research platforms. Experience supporting multiple client organizations or functional areas within a single role. Experience working in higher education or similarly complex environments. Experience coordinating vendor supported systems.</p><div><hr/></div><p><strong>Background Investigation Statement:</strong> Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.</p><div><hr/></div><div><div><div><div><p><strong>Equal Employment Opportunity</strong>: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s <a href="https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eeoc.gov%2Fsites%2Fdefault%2Ffiles%2F2023-06%2F22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Cbemoses%40ua.edu%7C63ee0eea9c1f47dde7aa08dd844ca664%7C2a00728ef0d040b4a4e8ce433f3fbca7%7C0%7C0%7C638812186928171752%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LshEqMy%2FBktAtaXEuwGS%2Bwp4rtHL6HgQLkx1QeU0v0I%3D&reserved=0" rel="nofollow">Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal</a> poster.</p>
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Comprised of DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center and Fayette Medical Center, the DCH Health System provides comprehensive services in: cancer treatment, critical care, cardiac services, bloodless medicine, home health care, sleep medicine, occupational medicine, sports medicine, spine/pain care, therapy services, women’s services and much more! This position will involve contact with others, public speaking, dealing with external and internal customers, occasionally dealing with unpleasant or angry people, having face-to-face discussions, analyzing data and information, having the ability to work independently or in a team environment, preparing written letters and memos, critical thinking and using good judgment in decision making.

<div><strong>Overview</strong>:<br/>The benefits Director is responsible for directing and planning the day-to-day operations of group benefits programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, worker's compensation, life insurance, travel and accident plan, flexible spending plan, retirement plans, etc.). This position provides excellent customer service and designs quality benefits plans. The director continually investigates new benefits programs, improves existing programs, and supervises and monitors benefits administration.<br/><br/><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></div><ul><li>Research employee benefits plans and vendors to identify those that present the best value.</li><li>Design, recommend and implement new benefits programs. Examine possible plan designs and benefits cost changes. </li><li>Negotiate with vendors and administrators for best plans, options and rates.</li><li>Serve as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators. </li><li>Coordinate transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums and plan administration. </li><li>Evaluate and revise internal processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency. </li><li>Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes. </li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees.</li><li>Coordinate daily benefits processing. Handle enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, pension/403b, accident and death claims, rollovers, QDROs, QMCSOs, distributions, loans, hardships and compliance testing. </li><li>Oversee maintenance of employee benefits files, maintain group benefits database and update employee payroll records.</li><li>Gather employee data and oversee the processing of monthly billings and the preparation of vouchers for payment of administrative fees for all group plans. </li><li>Allocate group health and dental claims monthly and review quarterly.</li><li>Audit the accuracy and performance of functions performed by benefits staff. </li><li>Analyze current benefits, evaluating the use, services, coverage, effectiveness, cost, plan experience and competitive trends in benefits programs, and identify the company's stance.</li><li>Perform plan audits. Prepare, collect and organize data for actuarial assessments. Review data in conjunction with actuarial evaluation task forces.</li><li>Review both short- and long-range cost estimates/projections and relevant statistical analyses regarding modifications in benefits programs and implementation of new programs.</li><li>Survey industry trends. Complete benefits surveys and review information obtained from the results. Analyze complex benefits information. Forecast trends and assist with future benefits designs. Develop specific recommendations for review by management.</li><li>Monitor administrative costs of benefits programs and recommend cost containment strategies, including alternative methods for administration and funding. Prepare budgetary recommendations and assist in the monitoring, verifying and reconciling of budgeted funds.<br/><br/></li></ul><div><strong>Manager Standards:</strong></div><ul><li>Manages departmental budget.</li><li>Interviews, selects, hires, and retains employees.</li><li>Ensures orientation and training for employees.</li><li>Manages performance.</li><li>Promotes, demotes, or transfers employees to meet organizational needs.</li><li>Executes employee accountability process up to and including termination.</li><li>Manages departmental productivity standards.</li><li>Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.</li><li>Approves payroll and is responsible for accurate payment of employees.</li><li>Manages front line operations of area of accountability related to meeting/exceeding departmental goals, 5 keys of excellence, DCH Mission and Vision.</li></ul><div><strong> </strong></div><div><strong>DCH Standards:</strong></div><ul><li>Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.</li><li>Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook</li><li>Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.</li><li>Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.</li><li>Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.</li><li>Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.</li><li>Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet. </li><li>Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.</li><li>All other duties as assigned.<br/><br/></li></ul><div> <strong>Qualifications:</strong></div><ul><li>Three (3) to five (5) years of related benefits or employee benefits administration experience required.</li><li>Bachelor's degree in human resource management or related required.. </li><li>SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP and CEBS professional designations preferred.</li><li>Knowledge of benefits contract language.</li><li>Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers' compensation, Medicare, OBRA, and Social Security and DOL requirements.</li><li>Ability to understand, evaluate and make judgment on proposals (RFPs).</li><li>Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products, including PowerPoint; experience with HRIS and benefits databases.</li><li>Project and team management/leadership skills and experience. </li><li>Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates. </li><li>Effective planning and priority setting. Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.</li><li>Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs. </li><li>Excellent communication and organization skill. <br/><br/></li></ul><div><strong>Working Conditions:</strong></div><div> Light work – exerting up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly.</div><div> </div><div>Physical presence onsite is essential.  Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.  Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.</div><div> </div><div>This position will involve contact with others, public speaking, dealing with external and internal customers, occasionally dealing with unpleasant or angry people, having face-to-face discussions, analyzing data and information, having the ability to work independently or in a team environment, preparing written letters and memos, critical thinking and using good judgment in decision making.  Must be able to organize and prioritize work and be responsible for outcomes and results.  </div><br/><br/><strong>About DCH Health System:</strong><p>For over 90 years, when the people of West Alabama needed healthcare, they’ve turned to DCH Health System.Based in Tuscaloosa, AL, DCH Health System has been providing quality and compassionate healthcare to the residents of West Alabama. Comprised of DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center and Fayette Medical Center, the DCH Health System provides comprehensive services in: cancer treatment, critical care, cardiac services, bloodless medicine, home health care, sleep medicine, occupational medicine, sports medicine, spine/pain care, therapy services, women’s services and much more!</p>

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