Career community survey, veterans preference and state layoffs
Career communities survey As you know, career communities are how employees across the university who are doing similar work or who have similar career interests will connect regularly to network, share information and determine best practices. Career communities are integral to VCU’s emerging career development program, one of the key components of the Great Place: […]
Instant HR: Exit survey, payday and holiday calendar, performance evaluation reminder
Exit survey In an effort to support the Great Place: HR Redesign, better serve our employees, and establish meaningful goals for employee retention, VCU Human Resources has redesigned its exit survey for separating employees. The online survey is designed to give departing employees an opportunity to express their opinions about various aspects of their employment. Information provided […]
A mobile-friendly eJobs, new field
Nine out of ten job seekers are likely to use their mobile device to search for jobs. With this in mind, VCU eJobs is launching a new, mobile-friendly applicant portal. Users can read content on mobile devices without needing to pinch or zoom, and thumb-friendly buttons make the site easy to navigate. The redesigned eJobs interface will […]
New faculty benefits information, process reminders
New faculty benefits information sessions New faculty may attend one of three upcoming information sessions designed to provide a comprehensive overview of their new benefits and important election deadlines. A benefits overview is not part of VCU’s New Faculty Orientation day on August 23; VCU Human Resources is providing these information sessions, as well as […]
Service awards, fringe rates, premium pay guidelines
Call for nominations! The 46th annual service awards celebration for VCU and VCU Health faculty and staff with 5 to 55 years of service will be held October 4. Nominations are being accepted until August 25 for this year’s President’s Awards for Professional and Administrative Distinction and for the 2017 Dorris Douglas Budd Award, which recognizes outstanding administrative and office […]
Recruitment of adjunct faculty
As you know, VCU maintains a strong commitment to equal opportunity in our recruitment of a diverse and highly-qualified workforce. As an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer, VCU is required to provide a competitive process for the selection of employees as well as the ability to track applicants. Adjunct faculty are an important part of […]
Tax preparation savings, hiring documents, supervisor identification
Tax assistance at the VCU School of Business Eligible VCU employees can take advantage of free tax preparation assistance online through MyFreeTaxes.com, a self-assistance portal, or in-person at the VCU School of Business on Saturdays between March 18 and April 15. Visit MyFreeTaxes.com for information about income eligibility and required documents. IRS-certified tax preparers will be available to […]
Notifying employees who are designated to work during inclement weather
Supervisors must ensure that employees who are designated to work during inclement weather and campus emergencies are notified of their designation. Use this sample notification letter to notify designated employees. VCU requires employees be notified of their designation annually. Designated employees must sign and return the form to their manager/supervisor; a signed and dated copy must be maintained in […]
Fingerprinting services, community service leave, rehire separation reminder
Please review these announcements and reminders and share them, as applicable, with your colleagues. Fingerprinting unavailable September 29 The VCU Police Department is in the midst of moving offices. Please note that fingerprinting services will not be available Thursday, September 29. Please plan accordingly. Community Service Leave Eligible faculty and staff may take up to […]
Annual renewal of affiliates
It is time for the annual renewal of affiliates (excluding emeriti faculty and retiree faculty), which must be completed by Friday, July 29, 2016. Renewals not completed by this deadline mean that expired affiliates (except emeriti faculty and retiree faculty) will be terminated from the Banner system, and these individuals will lose associated privileges (e.g., VCUCard […]