Policy 4.7
Transfers and Promotions

Responsible Official: VP for Human Resources
Administering Division/Department: Recruiting
Effective Date: March 29, 2007
Last Revision: October 05, 2011

Policy Sections:

1. Overview
2. Applicability
3. Policy Details
4. Related Links
5. Revision History

Overview

Emory is committed to the development of its employees and makes every effort to fill vacant positions with qualified Emory employees.

Promotions and transfers are based upon the employee's competitive qualifications including knowledge, education, training, skills and demonstrated ability.

Applicability

Employees in a regular full-time or regular part-time position must have completed at least 6 consecutive months of employment in the current department to be eligible for promotion or transfer to another department. In order to be considered for a transfer or promotion, an employee must have a rating of at least  “solid performer” on their most recent performance evaluation. 

Policy Details

TRANSFERS AND PROMOTIONS PROCEDURE

All transfer and promotional opportunities are listed on Emory's Career Website at http://emory.hr.emory.edu/careers.nsf. Employees who meet the 6 month requirement above may express interest in a transfer or promotion based on the method by which the position is posted. For positions posted using Open Recruitment, an employee should apply on-line through PeopleSoft Employee Self-Service. An attached resume is highly recommended. For positions posted using Search, the employee should follow the specific requirements and instructions included in the job posting.

AUTHORITY WAIVER
The Associate VP, Human Resources or designee, or the Emory Healthcare Director of Human Resources shall have the authority to waive the 6- month requirement where circumstances indicate that an exception would serve Emory’s best interests.

WAIVER OF POSTING
Managers desiring to promote an employee should refer to Section IV, Part A, Employment (Recruitment), Administrative Decision.

Related Links

• Current Version of This Policy: http://policies.emory.edu/4.7
• http://emory.hr.emory.edu/careers.nsf (http://)

Revision History

• Version Published on: Oct 05, 2011
• Version Published on: Jun 06, 2007 (Original Publication)