Staff Compensation Program - Information for Deans and Managers

What is the Staff Compensation Program (SCP)?

• A vehicle for managing employee performance and development
• A performance-based compensation program for staff employees represented by URA-AFT. However, this component of the program is subject to the terms of the URA-AFT Agreement, and adequate funding, therefore, there may be years when there is no salary increase associated with the performance evaluation process.

What is my role in the Staff Compensation Program?

Deans and managers should be actively involved in the process:

• Be aware of timelines as indicated in Article 38 of the URA-AFT Labor Agreement
• Ensure that your area supervisors understand the SCP process
• Clarify your unit’s standards and measures for performance
• During years when salary increase funding is available:
• Understand and be involved in the budget process and allocating resources appropriately
• Communicate expectations and parameters for performance improvement plans for employees who are not meeting standards
• Ensure the maintenance of records at the departmental level
• Ensure that new supervisors attend educational sessions about the SCP
• Ensure cooperation with other areas/supervisors where an employee has a joint appointment, and
• Be aware of any requests for review from employees, per Article 38 of the URA-AFT Labor Agreement, and participate in the process when necessary. Ensure that timelines are met in this regard.

How are appraisals handled for employees on leave?

Information on the appraisal process for employees on leave is available here: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/comp/LeaveEvaluations.htm

Staff Compensation Program Documents

SCP Appraisal Form

SCP Process Schedule

Setting and Communicating Performance Standards Guide

Sample Performance Standards

URA-AFT Labor Agreement

Review Request Form

Roles and Responsibilities

Department	University Human Resources
Communicates area timeline and processes to supervisors	Ensures relevant information is available on the UHR website
Makes recommendation on ratings and increases to vice president/chancellor	Manages the SCP Online Management System
Facilitates appraisal meetings for all URA-AFT staff employees in area	Educates supervisors on the appraisal process
Communicates overall ratings and increases to employees
Retains original SCP forms with final signatures

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Last Updated: 04/13/2012