Academic & Credentialing Administrator

Title: Academic & Credentialing Administrator

Location: Upper East Side

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

• Responsible for the 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
• Compiles appointment enrollment packages for candidates, liaises with the Office of Faculty Affairs and Medical Staff Office and follows up to ensure timely submission of paperwork.
• Coordinates and prepares visa/immigration paperwork. Serves as primary liaison to HR's Immigration Office and/or immigration attorneys. Stays abreast of visitor (B), training (J-1) and work (H1B or O) visas or permanent residency policies and laws.
• Oversees the department's appointment, promotion and tenure process for full-time, part-time and voluntary academic staff.
• Oversee the department's submission of the Academic Staff List, Annual Faculty Reviews, Annual Letters and other academic initiatives
• Ensures 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
• Ensures that Medicaid, Medicare and managed care credentialing and related billing and financial related onboarding for new recruits occurs in a timely manner.
• Ensures clinical providers maintain active malpractice coverage by processing and submitting change forms for new enrollments, terminations, and coverage updates
• Performs other related duties as assigned. Duties may be modified or expanded based on departmental needs
  
  

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
  
  

Experience

Approximately 4 years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of academic appointments 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

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Standard office work

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To apply, visit https://jobs.weill.cornell.edu/NY/job/New-York-Academic-&-Credentialing-Administrator-NY-10065/1402445700/

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