Supervisors

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Team member recognition

  • The Star Performer Awards are presented annually to University Services team members and teams who have provided exceptional service to the University over the past year.
  • The Spot Awards program is a year-round recognition program for University Services team members. Awards are given to team members who contribute significant value to the University by exemplifying University Services’ values through a specific task, project, or action.

Supervisory Development Program

Interested in growing your knowledge and skills around supervising the work of others at the University? Check out the many resources offered by the Supervisory Development Program.

Hiring processes

Policies and guidelines

Title Type Description
Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace Guideline Specific protocols for documenting suspected impairment, ensuring campus safety and conducting formal disciplinary investigations.
Attendance Policy Defines attendance expectations and outlines leave, vacation and disciplinary actions.
Disciplinary Guidelines Guideline A corrective framework centered on "Just Cause" principles to ensure all disciplinary actions are fair and documented.
Email Guideline Sets standards for use of University email including photo and signature.
Harassment Policy Setting a positive, respectful and productive work environment, free from behavior, actions or language constituting workplace harassment.
Leave Resource Guide Job aid Helpful guide consisting of types of leave, who they are available to and links to related resources.
Reclassification Process and Policies Job aid Either a department or an individual employee can request a job reclassification if an employee's duties and responsibilities have changed substantially due to changes in organization, work, staffing requirements, or technology.
Salary Adjustments Guideline Discription of the various salary adjustments available to Civil Service and P&A employees.
University Services Resource Guide Job aid Employee "handbook" and one-stop-shop for University Services team members.
UReturn/Work Accommodation Process Guideline UReturn is designed to assist and support all University faculty and staff who have a disability or health condition or experience an illness or injury that impacts their ability to work.

Forms and letters

Title Type Description
Essential Employee Designation Form Form Essential Employee Designation Form
Flexible Work Request - Exempt and Salaried Form For Exempt and Salaried Employees (P&A and Civil Service).
Flexible Work Request - Non-exempt and Hourly Form For Non-Exempt and Hourly Employees.
In Range Salary Adjustment Document Letter template for requesting an in-range adjustment of an existing salary.
Outstanding Service Letter Form Request template for Outstanding Service Award paycheck adjustment.
Probation Failed Form Letter template informing team member of failed probation and termination of employment.
Probationary Employee Progress Report Form Geared toward front line team members.
Salary Augmentation Request Form Template letter to request a salary augmentation for an existing team member.
Shift Change Notice Form Template letter to inform team member of a shift change.
Work Accomodation Letter Form Template informing employee of temporary adjustments due to a reported disability and instructions on contacting the Disability Resource Center.
Workers' Compensation Policy and Procedures Policy In accordance with the Minnesota Workers’ Compensation statute, the University provides for the payment of medical expenses and wage loss benefits to eligible employees who experience a compensable work-related injury or illness.

Disciplinary resources

Title Type Description
3-Day Unauthorized Absence Letter for Teamsters Form Letter template informing Teamsters of unauthorized leave resignation.
Coaching Form Form Form documenting incident or performance concern and corrective actions.
Disciplinary Guidelines Guideline A corrective framework centered on "Just Cause" principles to ensure all disciplinary actions are fair and documented.
Investigation Form Form To be used when conducting an investigative interview before discipline is administered.
Observed Behavior - Reasonable Cause Record Form Observed Behavior - Reasonable Cause Record
Probation Failed Form Letter template informing team member of failed probation and termination of employment.
Suspension - Civil Service Form Letter template informing team member of suspension and details around it.
Suspension - Teamster and AFSCME Form Letter template informing team member of suspension and details around it.
Termination - Civil Service Form Letter template providing written notice of termination.
Termination - Teamster and AFSCME Form Letter template providing written notice of termination.
Verbal Warning Form Form Verbal Warning Form
Written Warning - Civil Service Form Letter template providing notice of violations.
Written Warning - Teamster and AFSCME Form Letter template providing notice of violations.