Support Staff

Promotions and Transfers

It is University policy to fill vacancies by promotion from within the University community whenever possible. It is sometimes necessary or desirable to employ persons from outside the University. Transfers and promotions are based on many factors, including the ability to do the work.

Eligibility: All University employees who have completed sufficient service years as specified in University policy or Collective Bargaining Agreements are eligible to apply for a transfer or promotion.

Procedures: To ensure an orderly and equitable process, the University has adopted, and requires adherence to, the following procedures:

• Job postings are generated weekly and are available on the MSU Employment Opportunities page.
• Employees must complete an application and apply for job vacancies through the appropriate job website.

Other:

• Employees will be given reasonable time off from their jobs for the purpose of interviewing for another University position. Arrangements must be made in advance with their supervisors.
• Interviews are not necessarily granted to all applicants applying for a position.
• Employees selected for transfers or promotions must complete a probationary or trial period during which time the employee's ability to perform the work and the employee's desire to remain on the job will be considered. Duration of the probationary or trial period varies among employee groups as outlined in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• It is the University’s expectation that all employees possess basic computer skills.