Policy

The University may reassign staff members by transferring them from one position to another in the same or another classification. Transfer will be made without regard to the non-relevant factors of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age,or sex except where sex or age are bona-fide occupational requirements.

Regulations and Definitions

1. Promotion

   A promotion is movement to a position in another classification at a greater level or responsibility.

   1. A promotional transfer will normally be accompanied by an increase in compensation.
   2. Vacancies will not normally be filled from outside the University until a reasonable efforthas been made to consider qualified University staff members.
   3. The transfer date normally should not be later than four (4)weeks from the date of acceptance by a staff member.
   4. A promotion may be initiated by the University or as the result of consideration of arequest by a staff member.

2. Lateral

   A lateral transfer is movement to a position in the same classification or to a position in another classification at a similar level of responsibility.

   1. A lateral transfer may be initiated by the University or as the result of a request by a staff member.
   2. A change in salary will not normally accompany a lateral transfer.
   3. The transfer date normally should not be later than four (4)weeks from the date of acceptance by the employing unit.

3. Demotional

   A demotional transfer is movement to a position in another classification at a lesser level of responsibility.

   1. A demotion may be initiated by the University or as the result of consideration of a request by a staff member, when factors beyond the control of the staff member or supervisor prevent the staff member from effectively performing in their their current position.
   2. A demotion may not be used as a form of disciplinary action.
   3. A demotion would normally be accompanied by a reduction in salary.
4. In situations where transfer of a current employee with a disability into a vacant available position for which they are qualified constitutes a reasonable accommodation, the employee with the disability shall be transferred into the position
5. No staff member is guaranteed a transfer.
6. Staff members must have prior satisfactory work performance in order to be given consideration for a promotional transfer.