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Staff Handbook: Employment Status for Staff Positions

Employment Status

Employment status describes the types of staff employment at the University. Each staff position is described by one of the following:

Exempt or nonexempt employment statusFull-time or part-time employment statusLess than 12-month appointmentNine-month and...

Students: Certification of Domestic Partnerships

A completed and notarized Affidavit of Domestic Partnership must be submitted when enrolling or submitting a life event (qualified status change) through eBenefits, the student health insurance portal. Documentation to verify that the domestic partnership meets...

News

Stress Management Mini Series Returns to Heinz Chapel

Pittsburgh Campus Faculty and Staff; visit Heinz Chapel for a mid-day break to reduce workday stress! 

Your wellness matters! 

If you want to better manage your stress this year, we have the sessions to help you, now being offered on

Roth 403(b)

Effective as of October 1, 2008, anyone who is eligible to make 403(b) contributions may also elect to make Roth 403(b) contributions. Participants may elect to make both 403(b) contributions and Roth 403(b) contributions in the same year. 

Roth 403(b)...

Onboarding

Staff: New Employee Resources

New All-Temps Employee ResourcesBenefits DepartmentCampus MapClearances and TrainingFaculty & Staff Development ProgramFamily and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)Pitt WorxMy PittStaff HandbookCompensation Resources, Policies, Time KeepingMultifactor Authentication (Duo)University...

Staff Handbook: Employee Relations Procedures and Guidelines

Employee Inquiry and Complaint Procedures

Supervisors and employees should act with mutual respect and strive for open and honest dialogue about work standards and performance.

If you have questions concerning policies and procedures affecting or likely to affect your...

Education Benefits for Staff: Spouse or Domestic Partner

For Spouse or Domestic PartnerProgram TypeFull-Time, Regular Staff1Part-Time, Regular StaffUndergraduate Programs✓Not eligibleGraduate Programs✓Not eligible

1 Staff members under Collective Bargaining Agreements are governed according to the terms of the Agreements.

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Reporting a Life Event (Qualified Status Changes)

You can make changes to your benefits elections if you experience a life event (Qualified Status Change). A life event is an IRS qualified event that allows you to make a change in your enrollment elections during the plan year (outside of the open enrollment period).

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Education Benefits for Faculty & Librarians: Dependent Child(ren)

For Dependent Child(ren)1Program TypeFull-Time, Regular Faculty & LibrariansPart-Time, Regular Faculty2Part-time, Regular Faculty and Librarians3Undergraduate Programs✓✓Not eligibleGraduate ProgramsNot eligibleNot eligibleNot eligible

1 Specific tax documentation is...

Education Benefits for Staff: Dependent Child(ren)

For Dependent Child(ren)1Program TypeFull-Time, Regular Staff2Part-Time, Regular StaffUndergraduate Programs✓Not eligibleGraduate ProgramsNot eligibleNot eligible

1 Specific tax documentation is required for dependent child(ren).2 Staff members under Collective...

Retirement Glossary

The following list is meant to help you better understand many of the terms and phrases used in regards to the Retirement Savings Plan, the investment menu, and more.

Questions about other financial terms? Visit Essentials by TIAA or call the University of Pittsburgh...

Education Benefits at Other Institutions for Dependent Children

Required Criteria for Education Benefits Employee must be regular, full-time hired on or prior to September 1, 1994 as regular, full-time. Eligible positions: faculty, staff, librarians, and research associatesThe student must be a natural, adopted, or stepchild of the...

Defined Contribution Plan

The Defined Contribution Plan is the retirement savings plan offered to newly hired and current employees through the University. Need to enroll, make changes, or manage your contributions? Learn more and get started!

The Retirement Benefit to be received...

Staff Handbook: Paid and Unpaid Time Off

Select a category below for details.

Time Keeping (Reporting Paid and Unpaid Time Off)Sick TimeVacation TimePersonal TimeHolidaysWinter RecessBereavementJury Duty and Court WitnessMilitary LeaveLeave of AbsenceFamily and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)Paid Parental LeaveApproved...

MyHealth@Work Center

The UPMC MyHealth@Work Health and Wellness Center for the University of Pittsburgh faculty, staff, covered spouses, and domestic partners is an on-site center that treats a variety of health issues (PDF). Healthcare professionals at the Center can help you get back...

OHR Partner Team

In support of our mission, vision, and values, the Office of Human Resources collaborates with our colleagues across the University community. Members of our OHR Partner Team help guide our projects, support our initiatives, and provide valuable feedback in an effort to...

Benefits Premium Collections

Benefits premiums for health and welfare coverage are deducted from the employee’s paycheck. These deductions can occur on a pre-tax or after-tax basis depending on the election and employee’s job category. Individuals with insufficient funds to cover the entire cost of the...