Offer Letters

Administrative & Professional Staff - Use this template if the position's title is an Executive, Director, Assistant Director or Managerial level position. These positions fall under Appendix B  or Appendix C based on the University's Compensation & Classification Plan. All Administrative & Professional Staff positions are Exempt based on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Exempt Staff- Use this template if the position is Exempt based on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Please reference Appendices A and B of the University's Compensation & Classification Plan to determine a position's FLSA exemption status.

Non-Exempt Staff- Use this template if the position is Non-Exempt based on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Please reference Appendices A and B of the University's Compensation & Classification Plan to determine a positions FLSA exemption status.

Non-Exempt Employee Promotion  -  An employee promotion is when an existing University employee is being hired into a position requiring higher qualifications such as greater skill or longer experience and involving a higher level of responsibility, a higher rate of pay, and a title change.  Use this template if the position is non-exempt based on FLSA. Please reference Appendices A and B of the University's Compensation & Classification Plan to determine a position’s FLSA exemption status.

Exempt Employee Promotion- An employee promotion is when an existing University employee is being hired into a position requiring higher qualifications such as greater skill or longer experience and involving a higher level of responsibility, a higher rate of pay, and a title  change.  Use this template if the position is Non-Exempt based on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Please reference Appendices A and B of the University's Compensation & Classification Plan to determine a position’s FLSA exemption status.

Administrative & Professional Promotion -  An employee promotion is when an existing University employee is being hired into a position requiring higher qualifications such as greater skill or longer experience and involving a higher level of responsibility, a higher rate of pay, and a title  change. These positions fall under Appendix B or Appendix C based on the University's Compensation & Classification Plan. All Administrative & Professional Staff positions are Exempt based on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Non-Exempt Employee Transfer – An employee transfer is when an employee is hired into a position that is considered a lateral move to a position in the same classified pay range (classified position) or to a position with comparable duties and responsibilities (non-classified positions). Use this template if the position is non-exempt based on FLSA. Please reference Appendices A and B of the University's Compensation & Classification Plan to determine a position’s FLSA exemption status.

Exempt Employee Transfer- An employee transfer is when an employee is hired into a position that is considered a lateral move to a position in the same classified pay range (classified position) or to a position with comparable duties and responsibilities (non-classified positions). Use this template if the position is non-exempt based on FLSA. Please reference Appendices A and B of the University's Compensation & Classification Plan to determine a position’s FLSA exemption status.

Administrative & Professional Employee Transfer - An employee transfer is when an employee is hired into a position that is considered a lateral move to a position in the same classified pay range (classified position)  or to a position with comparable duties and responsibilities (non-classified positions). These positions fall under Appendix B or Appendix C based on the University's Compensation & Classification Plan. All Administrative & Professional Staff positions are Exempt based on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Tenure or Tenure Track Faculty - Use this template if the faculty title for the position is tenure or a tenure track position. Faculty titles fall under Appendix C based on the University's Compensation & Classification Plan.

Temporary Exempt Staff- Use this template if the position is Exempt based on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Please reference Appendices A and B of the University's Compensation & Classification Plan to determine a position's FLSA exemption status.

Temporary Non-Exempt Staff- Use this template if the position is Non-Exempt based on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Please reference Appendices A and B of the University's Compensation & Classification Plan to determine a position's FLSA exemption status.

Non-Tenure Faculty - Use this template if the faculty position is non-tenure and at 50% effort or more. Faculty titles fall under Appendix C based on the University's Compensation & Classification Plan.

Non-Tenure Faculty, Below 50% Effort - Use this template if the faculty position is non-tenure and is at less than 50% effort. Faculty titles fall under Appendix C based on the University's Compensation & Classification Plan.

Returning Non-Tenure and Adjunct Faculty - Use this letter for returning Non-Tenure and Adjunct Faculty

Graduate Assistant Research or Teaching, Benefits Eligible - New Hire
Please use this template if the Graduate Assistant being hired will be working at 50% effort and at least 4.5 months.

Graduate Assistant Research or Teaching Assistant, Not Benefits Eligible - New Hire
Please use this template if the Graduate Assistant being hired will be working  less than 50% effort and/or less than 4.5 months.

Graduate Assistant Non-Teaching, Benefits Eligible - New Hire
Please use this template if the Graduate Assistant being hired will be working 50%  effort or greater and at least 4.5 months.

Graduate Assistant Non-Teaching, Not Benefits Eligible
Please use this template if the Graduate Assistant being hired will be working  less than 50% effort and/or less than 4.5 months.

Graduate Assistants (Returning)
Please use the template if the Graduate Assistant’s appointment is being extend without a break in service. If Graduate Assistant has had a break in service, please use one the above template “New Hire” templates.

Summer Camp Non-exempt Staff - Use this template if the Summer Camp position is Exempt based on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Please reference Appendix D of the University's Compensation & Classification Plan to determine a position's FLSA exemption status.

Summer Camp Exempt Staff - Use this template if the Summer Camp position is Non-Exempt based on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Please reference Appendix D of the University's Compensation & Classification Plan to determine a position's FLSA exemption status.