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When it comes to career development, to us, staff comes first. The service we give and advice we offer is based on daily interactions with hiring supervisors and employees concerning recruitment, retention, promotion, career pathing, job requirements, and networking. 

So if you are thinking of a little professional growth here at the U. We're great place to start. More accurately, "you" are a great place to start - click for some self-assessment suggestions.

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University of Michigan Staff Development Philosophy

The University of Michigan recognizes that people are our most important resource for sustaining excellence in Teaching, Research and Service. To enhance the ability of staff members to contribute to their departments and to provide career satisfaction for productive employees, we are committed to supporting ongoing staff development for any staff member. Staff Development is defined as growth in an individual's knowledge and skill and personal effectiveness.

• Sharing responsibilities for their development;
  
  
• Developing with their supervisors plans to acquire or enhance skills, assume new responsibilities and prepare for future opportunities.

The role of management is to encourage and be supportive of staff development by:

• Providing ongoing training needed for current and newly assigned responsibilities
  
  
• Designing jobs which are challenging;
  
  
• Providing candid feedback on performance;
  
  
• Encouraging staff to learn and grow throughout their career and to pursue appropriate career goals;
  
  
• Offering or supporting education and training opportunities to enhance individual's performance and capacity, even beyond the current position;
  
  
• Publicizing job opportunities so that individuals can pursue positions which they believe will advance their development.