VP for Human Resources search narrows to three candidates
Three finalists have been selected in the search for UF’s newly created position of vice president for human resources. The finalists are Paul Michaud, director of human resources at Florida International University; Kyle Cavanaugh, human resources director at the University of Texas-Austin; and Loretta Harper, vice president of human resources at the University of Utah.

The VP for human resources will carry out UF President Bernie Machen’s vision for reorganizing and streamlining the human resources functions at the university. Final interviews are currently underway, and President Machen is expected to announce the new vice president finalist later this month.

The Small Business Conference and Trade Fair scheduled for March
The 14th annual Small Business Conference and Trade Fair is scheduled for March 24 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Hilton Conference Center.

Participants may register on line for conference workshops and trade fair or registration forms may be obtained by contacting the Division of Small Business and Vendor Diversity Relations at (352) 392-1331, ext. 308 or via e-mail at bmills@ufl.edu.

Vendor spaces are still available and can be purchased for $125 for small/minority businesses, $150 for government agencies, and $300 for corporations.

Group Benefits Enrollment now available on a biweekly basis
In an effort to help new employees sign up for their benefits packages, University Benefits and Retirement is now offering Group Benefits Enrollment on a bi-weekly basis. New employees may enroll in the various insurance options provided by the university—including health, life, and supplemental insurance plans; flexible spending accounts; and a variety of other options.

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Experiencing a work or life-event status change?
UF employees experiencing or expecting to experience a “qualifying status change” should contact University Benefits and Retirement as soon as possible to ensure they receive the appropriate benefits. Employees have only 31 days after a qualifying event occurs to make coverage changes.

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Announcing open enrollment for term life insurance
The annual open enrollment for term life insurance will be held from March 1 to 31 for all eligible employees with an FTE of .50 or greater. Current participants will have an opportunity to increase or decrease coverage levels, and non-participants will have an opportunity to enroll.

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Added dependents to any plans lately?
If you added dependents to any of your state-sponsored benefits plans during last fall’s benefits open enrollment period as a new hire or due to a qualifying status event, the People First Service Center—UF’s new state-sponsored benefits administrator—is requiring dependent documentation.

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Double deductions begin for 9- and 10-month Academic Personnel
To ensure continued coverage for health, state life, optional and supplemental insurances during the summer, 9- and 10-month academic personnel will have double deductions taken from their paychecks beginning with the February 4 paycheck and continuing through May 13.

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Don’t allow others to create an online resume using your sign-on
As a UF employee, you should use the portal to apply for other TEAMS/USPS positions. To view current job postings go to My Self Service > Jobs at UF > View Job Postings. Select the appropriate job category or categories and click on the “Search” button. You may sort the job listings by posting title. Click on the link of the posting title to review a complete announcement about the position, including the location of the position, responsibilities, minimum qualifications, salary, and application deadline date.

To apply for a position, click on the “Add Job to Basket” button. You then can return to job postings to review and apply for additional positions. Once you are done reviewing job vacancies, click on the “Job Basket” link and apply for all the jobs in your basket. You will be brought directly to the online resume. Go through all delivered pages then click the “Submit” button. If you are applying for non-exempt positions, you must provide a complete detail of your work history in the “Current and Prior Employment” section being sure to provide detailed job duties and use official job titles for each position held. If you are applying of exempt positions, you must attach a resume. Many departments also prefer to receive a cover letter. Since the job vacancy listings drop-off of the web upon reaching the application deadline date, we strongly recommend printing copies of the announcement for each position for which you apply. Should you be called for an interview, it will be handy for you to have a copy of this information available.

After you have applied for positions, you may return to the portal to check on the position’s recruitment status through My Self Service > Application Status. A list that defines each application status is available in the Frequently Asked Questions page.

Note: Please do not allow others to apply for positions using your sign-on (via the navigation listed above). Doing so will cause your online resume to be combined with that of the other person and incorrectly assign your UFID to the other individual.

Applicants who are not current employees should apply for positions via http://jobs.ufl.edu/ after they have read the application instructions.

Employment and Classification staff is available during normal business hours to assist any applicant with the application process—including creating an online resume. For help, visit the Employment lobby located on the fourth floor of Stadium West. No appointment is necessary. Questions? Call Employment and Classification at (352) 392-4621 (SC 622-4621).

Develop your project management or communications skills
Training and Development will present several week-long series of programs designed to improve the performance of UF faculty and staff. All Training and Development sessions are provided as a benefit of employment and are, therefore, free to UF employees.

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Training Interest Group (TIG) will meet February 11
Kim Raymond, assistant director for the Career Resource Center, will discuss the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) and discuss how both organizations can provide a resource for networking and professional development.

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