UCSB Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

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UCSB Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

for a

Contract Appointment - Senior Resident Advisor (Exempt)

This Agreement is entered into on <date of Agreement>, by and between The Regents of the University of California (hereinafter "University") and appointee's name>. This Agreement sets forth terms and conditions of employment concerning the appointment of appointee's name> (hereinafter "the appointee") to the position of working title in department.

A. TERM OF APPOINTMENT

This appointment is to have a fixed term beginning on <appointment begin date> and terminating on <appointment end date>. The appointment will terminate automatically on the termination date unless terminated earlier pursuant to the terms of this Agreement. Should this Agreement be extended in writing prior to the termination date, it will terminate automatically upon the expiration date of the extension. The University has no obligation to extend this contract or reappoint, renew or employ the appointee following the expiration of this contract. In addition, this Agreement or any extension thereof may be terminated in accordance with Sections I or J of this Agreement.

B. WAIVER OF PROCEDURAL RIGHTS

The appointee understands and agrees that if this Agreement is terminated under Sections A, I, or J, the appointee is waiving the appointee’s rights, if any, to any process the appointee might otherwise be due, such as a Skelly hearing, a post-deprivation hearing and/or a liberty interest hearing. The appointee attests that the appointee is voluntarily waiving the appointee’s rights, if any, to such processes in exchange for the bargained for consideration in Section G of this Agreement.

C. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The appointee’s duties and responsibilities shall be those set forth in the job description annexed hereto and incorporated in this agreement. In addition, the appointee shall perform the duties and responsibilities under terms and conditions set forth in the Employment Guidelines, Live-In Apartment/Room Agreement and the Standards for Housing and Residential Services, which are annexed hereto and incorporated in this Agreement. Additional duties may be assigned to the appointee and the job description may be modified from time to time by the <department head> in order to accommodate changing circumstances and needs. The appointee’s duties and responsibilities shall be conducted in accordance with the University's policies, procedures, and rules as established by the <department head>. The appointee agrees to perform all the duties set forth in the signed and dated job description as well as those assigned by the <department head>.

D. HOURS OF WORK

The appointment is at percentage of time percent of full time. As stated in the attached Employment Guidelines, your employment is based on a 24-hour-day occupancy and may occur at any time. As required by the University, hours shall be scheduled to accommodate operational needs. As an exempt employee the appointee is not eligible to receive overtime compensation or compensatory time off or additional compensation beyond the established salary for the position; greater emphasis is placed on meeting the responsibilities assigned to the position than on working a specified number of hours.

E. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

1. Salary: This position is assigned to a payroll title of <payroll title> (title code <title code>), and a Professional and Support Staff (PSS) salary grade of <grade level> (if applicable). The annual salary for this position is <annual salary at 100%> (<monthly salary at 100%> per month) for work at 100 percent of full time. Changes in salary shall by revision of this agreement. All compensation shall be paid in accordance with the payroll policies of the Regents and subject to such deductions as may be required by applicable laws and regulations.

2. Benefits: The appointee may be eligible for University health and welfare benefits in accordance with the benefits eligibility requirements of the University of California Benefits Program and Retirement System regulations.

F. REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES INCURRED BY STAFF MEMBER

With prior University approval, the appointee shall be entitled to reimbursement of expenses (including travel expenses) incurred on behalf of the University in the performance of his/her duties. Reimbursement shall be in accordance with University policies on travel and expense reimbursement. The University may amend these policies at any time.

G. APPLICATION OF PERSONNEL POLICIES FOR STAFF MEMBERS (PPSM)

1. Policies Applicable to All Contract Appointments

The Universitywide Personnel Policies for Staff Members (PPSM) listed below are incorporated into this agreement:

Policy 1 General Provisions

Policy 3 Types of Appointment (Contract Position – definition only)

Policy 12 Nondiscrimination in Employment

Policy 20 Recruitment (if applicable)

Policy 21 Appointment (PPSM 21.E-G only)

Policy 23 Performance Management

Policy 31 Hours of work (PPSM 31.A only)

Policy 35 Protective Clothing, Equipment, and Uniforms (if applicable)

Policy 2.210 Absence from Work (if eligibility criteria is met; except PPSM 2.210.III.D.1.e, PPSM 2.210.III.D.9.b, and PPSM 2.210.III.D.11)

Policy 70 Complaint Resolution (PPSM 70 is limited to complaints alleging discrimination; PPSM 70. III B-F, H-J, L-N, and only to the extent that PPSM 70 is applicable to Contract Employees – Professional and Support Staff and involves a complaint of discrimination)

Policy 80 Staff Personnel Records

Policy 81 Reasonable Accommodation (PPSM 81.A-B only)

Policy 82 Conflict of Interest

Policy 83 Death Payments (if eligibility criteria is met)

The UCSB Local Personnel Policies for Staff Members listed below are also incorporated into this agreement:

Policy 3 Types of Appointment

Policy 20 Recruitment

Policy 21 Appointment

Policy 35 Protective Clothing, Equipment, and Uniforms (if applicable)

Policy 45 Military Leave

Policy 70 Complaint Resolution (only for complaints alleging discrimination; Local PPSM 70. II-IV, and only to the extent that Local PPSM is applicable to Contract Employees – Professional and Support Staff and involves a complaint of discrimination)

The University may change the above referenced policies at any time and any and all changes will incorporate by reference into this Agreement.

In addition, current and/or amended Presidential policies regarding Reporting Improper Governmental Activities and Protection Against Retaliation for Reporting Improper Activities, the Policy on Substance Abuse, the University's Patent Agreement policy and Electronic Mail policy, as well as other policies of general application which the University may promulgate from time to time, shall apply.

No other provisions of the Personnel Policies for Staff Members shall apply.

H. GRATUITIES

The appointee shall not accept any gratuities of other than nominal value in connection with the performance of your duties, except with the prior approval of the <department head>.

I. TERMINATION DUE TO DISABILITY OR DEATH

This Agreement shall terminate automatically upon the appointee’s death. If the appointee is unable to perform his/her essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, the University or appointee may terminate this Agreement.

J. AT WILL STATUS OF EMPLOYMENT

Either party, with or without cause, may terminate the appointment at any time by serving written notice to the other party. Termination is not reviewable under Staff Policy 70, Complaint Resolution or any other policy. Although other terms and conditions can be changed from time to time by written agreement of the parties, the at-will status of this agreement cannot be changed, amended, or altered.

K. GENERAL PROVISIONS

This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement and understanding between the parties with respect to the appointment in <department> and does not preclude additional appointments at the University so long as any additional appointment is in compliance with University policy. The terms of this Agreement supersede all previous agreements written or verbal, and may be modified only by subsequent written agreement signed by both parties. In the event that any part of this Agreement proves to be invalid or is declared or rendered invalid by court decision or statue, the remaining provisions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. California law shall govern the interpretation and construction of this Agreement. This agreement is for the <first, second or third> year of the maximum three-year term referenced in Section A, Term of Appointment.

L. SIGNATURES

Linda Broen

Employment Analyst

Human Resources: Date:

Appointee Signature: Date:

Print Name: Title:

University

Representative:

Signature: Date:

Print Name: Title:

University

Representative:

Signature: Date:

Print Name: Title:

University

Representative:

Signature: Date:

Print Name: Title:

[This Agreement is not effective until the appointee has completed all University required paperwork necessary to become a University contract employee, including the State Oath of Allegiance, Patent Agreement, etc.]

PSS RA Exempt 6-15 MSC