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The University of Akron
Human Resources Department
Mission, Vision and Commitment Statements


Mission

The Human Resources Department works strategically with The University of Akron community to develop and implement programs that attract, retain, empower and motivate exceptional employees.

Vision

The Department will be an easily accessible team of knowledgeable professionals who promote and effect inclusion, fairness and professional development for each member of the University community.

Our Commitment

We are committed to:

• Striving for exceptional customer service by exceeding expectations.
• Providing for the changing needs and expectations of our diverse University community.
• Supporting the development, implementation, and fair administration of policies and procedures.
• Providing leadership and professional development to the University community.
• Promoting fair human relations.
• Fostering a favorable and positive work environment.

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Benefits Administration
(330) 972-7092 - Question for this office?

• 2008 Health Group Insurance information
  
• Administrative Vacation & Sick Leave
  
• Annuities
  
• ARP - Alternative Retirement Plan
  
• Campus Request/Certification of Leave
  
• COBRA
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• Family Medical Leave Act - FMLA
  
• Family Status Change
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts
  
• General Plan Provisions
  
• HIPAA
  
• Leave Policy and forms
  
• Part Time Health Insurance
  
• Retirement
  
• Sick Leave Usage & Payoff for Part-Time
  Faculty
  & Part-time Contract Professional Staff
  
• UA Choice Benefit Plan and Notice of Privacy Practices
  
• Workers Compensation
  

Classification Services
(330) 972-6702 - Questions for this office?

• Classification Specifications
  
• Job Audits
  
• Performance Review Process
  
• Position Management
  
• Salary Administration
  
• Salary Conversion Formulas
  
• Salary Surveys
  

Employment Services
(330) 972-5988 - Questions for this office?

• Affirmative Action Compliance - For Staff
  
• Applications
  
  • Contract Professional
    
  • Staff
  
  
• EOB deadline dates
  
• Forms
  
• Job Openings
  
• Job Requisition Form (JRF)
  
• Open Positions - Status
  
• Personal Identification Form
  
• Social Security Form SSA-1945 (Important - Department Hiring Document)
  
• Staff Employment Plan
  
• Strategic Position Review Process
  
• Temporary Services
  

Employee/Labor Relations
(330) 972-6410

Equal Employment Opportunity
(330) 972-7300

• Forms
  
  • Compliance Report Part I and Part II for Faculty and Contract Professionals
    
  • Request for Accommodation and Documentation of Disability
    
  • Search Plan for Faculty and Contract Professionals
    
  • Search Waiver for Staff
    
  • Search Waiver for Faculty and Contract Professionals
    
  • Telephone Interview Compliance Report for Faculty and Contract Professionals
  
  
• EEO at The University of Akron
  
• Policy on Sexual Harassment
  
• Identification of Handicapped, Disabled Veteran and Vietnam Era Veterans
  
• External Agencies
  

Human Resources Information Services
(330) 972-7096 - Questions for this office?

• Academic Activity
  
• Change of Name & Address forms
  
• Clearance Form
  
• Employment Verifications
  
• General Bulletin
  
• Ohio Homeland Security (DMA)
  
• I9 forms
  
• Part Time Packets
  
• PeopleSoft Request Form
  
• Personnel Action Forms (PAF)
  
• Phone Directory
  

Training and Development Services
(330) 972-7783 - Questions for this office?

• Employee Training and Development
  
• Performance Review Process