Staff Hiring and Supervision

1.1. Whom do I contact?

1.2. What are the staff member types to which I can hire? (Ask Trish)

1.3. Where do I find job descriptions?

1.4. What if the new employee has a Visa?

1.5. What is the process for onboarding a new employee?

1.6. What if my new employee wants to take a leave of absence – FMLA?

• Have worked at least 12 month for Emory (need not be consecutive);
• Have worked at least 1,250 hours for Emory over the preceding 12 months (these hours must be actual hours worked, not to include holidays, sick leave and vacation leave); and
• Work at a location where there are at least 50 Emory employees within 75 miles. 

1.7. Can a potential employee start working before being placed on payroll?

1.8. What are the restrictions on hiring family members or others with whom I have a significant relationship?

1.9. What do I need to know related to the hiring of a foreign national?

1.10. How do I make an offer of employment?

1.11. How do I determine salary and what benefits will my staff receive?

1.12. How do I anticipate salary and benefit costs for a multi-year grant or contract?

1.13. What happens when a staff member resigns?

1.14. What happens when a staff member retires?

1.15. What should I do when I anticipate no longer having sufficient funds to support my staff member(s) continued employment?

1.16. What if my staff member incurs a work-related injury?

1.17. What if my staff member has a health condition that affects his/her ability to work?

1.18. As a faculty member with a 9-month appointment, may I have a summer appointment related to my research?

1.19. Can I be paid extra compensation for working on an externally funded project?

1.20. Can I provide extra compensation to a staff member for exceptional performance?

2.1. What do I need to know to transition new staff members?

2.2. How can I prepare a staff member for their specific job responsibilities?

3.1. What support is available if I have questions about the performance review process, conducting a review or working to develop a staff member’s performance?

3.2. What if I am experiencing challenges with my staff?

3.3. How can I show recognition and appreciate to staff members who are performing exceptionally well?

4.1. Where can I find information about professional development opportunities for my staff?

4.2. What kind of fee assistance is available for professional development?

4.3. Where can I find information about professional development for myself?

4.4. How can I support my staff member’s career growth?