Information for OPI Staff

Whether we are welcoming you as a new staff member or one we have been fortunate to have at the School for some time, the information provided within the following links will hopefully address most of your basic questions about the School and your employment. In addition, information is provided to assist you in maneuvering through Cornell's bureaucracy. There are, as at any institution, specific regulations to which we must adhere. If you need to hire an individual, either temporarily or permanently, there are specific rules to follow.

The Administrative Service Center sets its priorities to support the School's plan as it provides leadership and service in the areas of employment, employee relations, leadership, rewards and recognition and human resources management information. To meet these goals, the Administrative Service Center offers a number of support, management, development, consultative and employee assistance services for faculty and staff of the School. If you have suggestions on how we may better serve you or as to additional information you would like to find on this website, please send an email to Administrative Service Center or contact us at 255-5037.

Areas of interest vary widely from employee to employee, but the following subjects surface to the top of the list whenever employees are surveyed, and the links provided will take you directly to the information for which you may be looking:

• Job Descriptions, Organizational Charts, Performance Management and Dialogues
• Vacation and Sick Leave Accruals
• Benefits, Disability, Worker's Compensation, Family Medical Leave
• Flexibility in the Work Place
• Employee Definitions (aka Hiring Procedures)
• Disciplinary Procedures
• Qualified University Employees Seeking Transfer (QUEST)
• Reward and Recognition Guidelines
  
• Employee Handbook

All in all, this section may very well be invaluable to you as it will provide you with the information you need and want on a daily basis.

The Johnson School encourages professional and personal growth and development of its staff as well. There are many development opportunities available, workshops both on and off campus , and certification programs. The following links may be of interest:

• Learning and Career Development
• Guide to Workshops for Faculty and Staff
• SUNY's e-Learning Professional Development Site