JOB VACANCIES A vacancy shall be defined as a newly created position, a present position that is not filled, or any position anticipated to be open in the near future for any reason such as, but not limited to, retirement, resignation, etc., if the Employer intends to fill the position. S-14-2 Job vacancies shall be announced on the Human Resources website (xxx.xxxx.xxxxx.xxx). Notice of the change will be sent electronically to the Association President. The notice of vacancy shall contain the following information: (a) position available, (b) minimum qualifications, (c) compensation range paid for the position -, and (d) location of position. Employees shall indicate their desire for consideration via electronic bid format using PeopleAdmin or such similar application as the University may adopt. PeopleAdmin will generate an electronic confirmation number for each application an employee submits. This confirmation number will serve as evidence the application was submitted. The University will provide the use of computer kiosks and assistance if needed to submit an application. Any assistance required for submitting or amending application materials will be available during normal business hours of the bidding period. The employee is responsible for periodic review and update of his/her application material. S-14-4 The Employer shall determine at the earliest possible time whether a vacant position will be filled. If a position is officially eliminated, the Employer will notify the Association within five (5) working days of the decision. The Association may request a Special Conference to discuss this matter. S-14-5 Once a position has been posted with an established application deadline date, the position will be filled at the earliest possible time. The Employer shall notify the Association of situations where unforeseen circumstances may impede the normal selection process. S-14-6 Employees who have supervised students or temporary employees should so note on their application material so that it may be taken into consideration in the screening process. S-14-7 The Employer shall provide to the Association a log listing the ST employees who applied for each vacancy, and the name of the person hired for the position. S-14-8 It is understood that employees, with their supervisor's permission, may be given release time for the purpose of bidding on positions available at the University. Employees may also be given, with their supervisor's permission, release time to interview for the positions. It is understood that supervisors shall be reasonable in granting such requests. S-14-9 In the event of a job opening where shift work is a factor, all employees in the same classification shall have the right to apply for a transfer to the shift in question with the employee having the most seniority in that classification being granted the transfer upon approval of the appropriate administrator. If the transfer is not granted, reasons for the denial shall be provided to the Association and the employee.
