TO:                  All ETSU Employees and Supervisors

FROM:             David D. Collins, Vice President for Finance and Administration

SUBJECT:       ETSU Compensation Plan Changes

In our continuing efforts to improve efficiency and reduce paper effective immediately, and in accordance with the updated PPP-32 ETSU Compensation Plan, http://www.etsu.edu/HUMANRES/ppp/PPP-32.htm, we are no longer requiring a separate written justification with Request to Hire paperwork for hiring above the minimum salary up to 90% of the midpoint (90% Rule).  A written request/justification will only be required for hiring above 90% of the midpoint. 

Please note that requests for entry salaries above the 90% Rule will only be approved in exceptional cases based upon evaluation of criteria and submitted documentation. Criteria to be considered in determining salaries must include the following:

1.      qualifications of the candidate;

2.      number of applicants for a position;

3.      number of interviews;

4.      number of qualified applicants identified;

5.      number of offers of employment;

6.      length of the recruiting campaign;

7.      cost of the recruiting campaign;

8.      length of time the position was vacant;

9.      urgency to fill the position;

10.  equity problems relative to other departmental employees within that job title.

This change is only applicable to requests due to the exceptional nature of the individual hired.  If a department feels that a specific position should require an exceptional salary due to market conditions or other similar circumstances, this should be discussed with Human Resources prior to the search process beginning.

Please contact Diana McClay, Associate Director of Human Resources, at extension 9-6125 if you have additional questions or concerns.