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Certificate and Special Programs
Academic Personnel Certificate Program
Business/Accounting Certificate Program
Communicator Certificate Program
IT Certificate Program
Professional Works Skills Program
Supervisor Development Program IV - Managing Projects
and People
The Supervisor Development Program
The
Supervisor Development Program

The Supervisor Development Program is designed to enhance your knowledge and expertise in three key areas:
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Establishing Yourself as a Supervisor
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Managing Employee Performance
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Creating a Positive Work Environment
The program is outlined as a set of
three modules that address key areas. As a participant you will
have the opportunity to work with other supervisors and representatives
of University Human Resources in a supportive environment to explore
and test new ideas and approaches. Large group interaction, case
studies, small group discussion, and experiential activities will
be used to discuss a broad range of subjects:
Module 1
Series Welcome and Introduction
Overview of Human Resources
The Role of the Supervisor
Accrual of Time Off
Attendance Matters
Overview of FMLA
Positive Approach to Discipline
Module 2
Understanding Your Leadership Style
Affirmative Action Issues in Hiring
Harassment Compliance
Communications and Team Building
Module 3
Motivating and Empowering Staff
Setting Performance Standards
Fair Labor Standards Act
Assigning and Scheduling Work
Your development as a supervisor does not end with these this series. Ongoing support and resources from your supervisor and from University Human Resources will continue to develop your leadership potential.
The program is offered each spring
and fall. To participate, you must be a full-time A/P/S employee
who supervises other full-time employees. For more information about
the program contact Christina Bilinski at christinab@hr.rutgers.edu.
Persons interested
in attending the Supervisor Development Program on the Newark campus
should contact Roseann Rivera at RoRivera@newark.rutgers.edu
for all inquiries.
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Supervisor
Development Program IV - Managing Projects and People

Graduates of the three-day Supervisor Development Program may continue to build and reinforce their supervisory knowledge and abilities by attending an additional full-day workshop that focuses on project and people management skills. Through peer networking, case studies, large and small group discussion, and experiential activities, participants will explore:
Administering
Basic Projects - includes defining the major aspects of handling any project and project management tools
Handling
Multiple Priorities - covers identifying departmental, team, and personal priorities and a variety of time management tools
Managing
Conflict - enables recognition of personal conflict management style and learning strategies to handle conflict
Dealing
With Difficult Employees and Situations - presents strategies for dealing positively with a diverse workforce and customer base
Graduates of the SDP who have already attended open enrollment workshops in any of these subjects are entitled to full credit for their attendance and need only participate in areas not yet explored.
The
program is offered each spring on a first-come, first-served basis.
For more information about the program contact Christina Bilinski
at christinab@hr.rutgers.edu.
Supplement
to Supervisor's Notebook
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Professional
Works Skills Program

The Professional Work Skills Program is a series of four workshops
aimed at increasing the interpersonal, communication, and client
service skills of non-supervisory administrative and operations
employees. This program is recommended for clerical, office, laboratory,
and technical staff such as administrative assistants, unit coordinators,
and secretaries. It is also suggested for service and maintenance
employees such as group leaders and maintenance mechanics.
Each of the four workshops is two
hours long. All workshops will be presented at the University Human
Resources Training Center at 27 Road 1, Building 4086 on the Livingston
Campus. Participants who attend all four workshops will receive
a certificate of completion. Dates for this program in spring 2005
are shown in parentheses below.
Program topics include:
The Basic Principles
– a new look at the “Golden Rule”, tips for building
interpersonal relationships, and a quick insight into personal
style preferences
Effective Communication Techniques – strategies
for getting messages across clearly, hints for getting good information
from others, and the effective use of body language to send positive
messages
Providing Outstanding Service – an
overview of the impact of good and poor service, identification
of factors that result in excellent service, and tips for managing
difficult service interactions
Managing Conflicts
– an examination of the pros and cons of conflict, ideas
for anticipating problem situations and people, and ways to deal
with conflict constructively
You can enroll online through the Professional
Development Program web site at https://uhr.rutgers.edu/profdev/
or by calling 732/932-3020, ext. 4070.
For more information about program contents, please contact Christina Bilinski at
christinab@hr.rutgers.edu
or 732/932-3020, ext. 4071.
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Business/Accounting
Certificate Program

The Business/Accounting
Certificate Program offers all full-time university employees an
opportunity to earn a Business/Accounting Certificate or a Business/Accounting
Supervisor Certificate. Employees should fulfill all program requirements
within 18 months of completing their first course in order to receive
certification. For more information go
to this page.
Some workshops require employees to have access to on-line systems prior to class. For information on gaining access, please go to the appropriate web page listed below:
Frequently
Asked Questions about the Business/Accounting Certificate Program
Additional Resources
Office
of the Controller
Purchasing
Department
Internal
Audit
Rutgers Foundation
University
Human Resources
Business Regulations
Standards
for University Operations
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IT Certificate Program

The Certificate Program offers
all full-time university employees an opportunity to earn an IT
Certificate. Employees should fulfill all program requirements
within 18 months of completing their first course to receive the
certification. For more information visit the Frequently
Asked Questions about the IT Certificate Program.
Key Resources:
Assistance:
If you need assistance during your participation in the IT Certificate Program, please contact Tricia
Nolfi, Associate Director, Human Resources, or email The
Professional Development Program.
Frequently
Asked Questions

Questions or comments? Contact us at ProfDev@hr.rutgers.edu.
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