Services and Resources for Reduction-In-Force Status Employees

Dealing with the challenges of RIF status can be daunting; however, you are not alone. Human Resources (HR) Staff are here to offer you assistance with your job search.

Informational Interview and Consultation
As a staff member facing layoff or laid-off, you are urged to contact your HR Office for assistance with reviewing the policies and procedures that apply to Reduction in Force status (SPG 201.72). See locations of HR Offices listed below.

Credentials File (Ann Arbor Campus Only)
Recruiting and Employment Services will maintain a credentials file on your behalf. The file will contain resumes, letters of recommendation, and any other materials you provide for review that may aid in identifying vacant positions for which you may be qualified.

Preferential Consideration
As a University of Michigan staff member, while on RIF status, you are entitled to receive preferential consideration for transfer to an open regular position for which you are qualified. Preference is limited to vacant positions in your former classification or other vacant positions if the minimum departmental qualifications are met.

U-M Job Postings
U-M job postings are available for review at http://www.UMjobs.com. New job postings are received continually and appear on the Jobs website daily. If you do not have access to the Internet, you can use computers at your public library or use the HR Office lobby computers to review job postings. See locations of HR Offices listed below.

Human Resource Offices:

Ann Arbor Campus, Recruiting and Employment Services, G250 Ground Floor, Wolverine Tower, 3003 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1281. Phone: 734/764-6580. Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Health System Human Resources, 2901 Hubbard, Suite 1100, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2435. Phone 734/647-2385. Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
U-M Dearborn Human Resources Department, 1050 Administration building, University of Michigan – Dearborn, 4901 Evergreen Rd., Dearborn, MI 48128-1491. Phone 313/593-5190. Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
U-M Flint Human Resources Department, 213 University Pavilion, University of Michigan – Flint, Flint, MI 48502-1950. Phone: 810/762-3150. Hours: 8:00a.m. – 5:00 a.m.

Resume and Cover Letter Assistance (Ann Arbor Campus Only)
Typically, the professional expectation at the University of Michigan is to develop and use effective cover letters when bidding for posted positions. An HR Representative can coach you through the process but cannot produce the resume or cover letter for you. If you need access to a computer, please check with Recruiting and Employment Services to schedule time in the Testing room. You will need to bring your own supplies (a 3.5 inch disk to save your work, and paper). Campus computing centers are also available for staff use. For times and locations check: http://www.umich.edu/~sites/ .

Life/Career Planning Interview (Ann Arbor Campus Only)
Being on RIF status can be an opportunity to explore, in-depth, your career options. Recruiting and Employment Services can help you identify resources you can use to explore alternatives you might wish to consider, such as:

Retraining for a new career field
Looking outside the University
Relocating

University Resources

Academic Human Resources
(Employee relations assistance and/or access to your personnel file if you hold a primary staff appointment)
2072 Administrative Services Building
1009 Greene Street
Phone: (734) 763-8938
http://hr.umich.edu/acadhr

Career Family Classification System
Most staff jobs are categorized by the 20 career families of the Career Family Classification System. For example, staff marketing jobs will be found within the Communications and Marketing career family.

Information about the University's job classifications is found on the Compensation and Classification website. Visit the Career Family Navigator (see below) to view the career families and job classifications.

Career Family Navigator
The Career Family Navigator is a web-accessible database of U-M market job titles and market job descriptions.

For instruction on using the Navigator, please visit the Career Family Navigator Tutorial.

Career Services for Staff
(Note: This is available but currently under review and some links may not be active.)

http://hr.umich.edu/career/index.html

The “Career Services for Staff “site is designed as a step-by-step guide through the career planning process. Information is available on both conventional and electronic resumes. It is divided into three major areas.

What do I want to do? (Self-Assessment)
What Jobs are out there for me? (Career Exploration)
How do I get a job in my new career? (Action Plan)

The Career Center (Formerly: Career Planning and Placement)
3200 Student Activities Building 1316
Email: careercenter@umich.edu
Phone: (734) 764-7460
Fax: 734-763-9268
http://www.cpp.umich.edu

Services are available for staff and alumni. Visit the website &/or contact them to learn about resources available to you.

Center for the Education of Women (CEW)
330 E. Liberty
Ann Arbor , MI 48104
Phone : (734) 998-7080
Fax: (734) 998-6203
http://www.umich.edu/~cew/

The Center for the Education of Women assists women and men each year, as they make decisions about their future. The comprehensive counseling program supports exploration of educational and career interests within the context of relationships and life circumstances.

Professionally trained counselors work within a developmental framework to help women and men consider their options, make informed choices, and both define and resolve problems, while focusing on issues of achieving balance between work and family responsibilities.

There is no charge for counseling appointments. To schedule an appointment, call (734) 998-7210. A limited number of urgent appointments are available daily. Please call by 8: 00 a .m. of that day to schedule an urgent appointment. You may return for counseling appointments as often as you like.

If you are scheduled for a counseling appointment, please plan to complete the downloadable P-Form (http://www.umich.edu/~cew/pform.pdf) and fax it to CEW before your appointment or bring it to your appointment.

Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FASAP)
1009 Greene Street
2076 Administrative Services Building
Phone: (734) 936-8660
Confidential Fax: (734) 936-8893
http://www.umich.edu/~fasap

Dealing With The Grief Cycle: You are likely to have many different feelings initially – shock, disbelief, and a feeling of numbness. These feelings are normal and frequently pass in a short time. In addition, you may experience frustration, anger and fear about what has happened and what might happen to you. At the same time, family members and significant others in your life may also experience similar feelings, which can complicate your own reactions. Some individuals find that physical symptoms appear during times of stress, such as problems with eating, sleep, energy level, and other behaviors that are upsetting. If these symptoms do not re-adjust in a short time, then you may find it helpful to seek supportive counseling.

What You Can Do: We hope that you will take a positive, constructive approach so that the emotions, behaviors, and problems you experience during this time will not hamper your efforts in finding another position. If you are concerned about yourself, concerned about another’s ability to cope with the change in your employment, or just want to talk over your options, FASAP counselors are available to discuss your concerns in a confidential setting.

There is no cost for this confidential service. Counselors will provide support, guidance and referrals to other services when appropriate. To schedule an appointment, call FASAP at 734/936-8660.

You are encouraged to use FASAP services to reduce the impact of this change in employment and to increase your opportunities for a successful outcome.

The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FASAP) provides assistance to faculty and staff members regarding a variety of personal and work-related concerns. FASAP professionals can provide counseling and assistance to employees who are experiencing job loss in a supportive and totally confidential setting. If needed, FASAP staff can refer you to Washtenaw County agencies, which can assist with many financial and personal needs. FASAP and its services are available to you at no cost.

Human Resource Development
2030 Administrative Services Building
1009 Greene St. , Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1432
Phone: (734) 764-7410
Fax: (734) 936-2525
http://www.umich.edu/~hrd

Human Resource Development (HRD) offers a wide variety of training and informational programs to University of Michigan staff members. HRD has a particular interest in providing University staff members on Reduction in Force status access to HRD programs to assure that your job-related skills and knowledge remain current. Participating in courses and keeping your skills up-to-date will allow you to be well prepared as you seek another position.

For information on currently available courses, contact HRD at the telephone number above to request a course catalog or visit the HRD website.

Human Resource Records & Information Services
(For various employment-related forms)
4073 Wolverine Tower
3003 South State Street
Ann Arbor MI 48109-1281
Phone: (734) 764-9250
FAX: (734) 763-1283
http://hr.umich.edu/hrris/forms.html

Information Technology Central Services (ITCS)
http://www.itd.umich.edu/education/

IT Education Services provides information technology education and training programs for the U-M community and those beyond the U-M who would like to learn along with them. Regularly scheduled workshops are held throughout the year at different locations on the Ann Arbor campus. Workshops cover many topics of interest to end-users and IT professionals. In addition, IT Education Services offers one-on-one training and consulting. Customized training can also be delivered upon request. For a completed schedule of workshops, go to: http://www.itd.umich.edu/education/

Job Postings for the University of Michigan
http://www.umich.edu/~jobs

MAIS Training – Michigan Administrative Information Services
MAIS Offices: 2019 Administrative Services Building,
1009 Greene St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1432
Phone: 734-647-6247
FAX: 734-647-7606
MAIS Help Desk: 734-936-7000

Some MAIS (PeopleSoft) courses are available to RIFs in regularly scheduled classes and do not require the MAIS M-1 form as follows:

DD001 - Using Business Objects
PRXXX - Financial series of classes: PR111 - The Purchase Order,
PR112 - The Requisition, and
PR113 - The Non-PO Voucher.
MPC - Intro to M-Pathways/Chartfield
MPO - Intro to M-Pathways SA & HRMS
GLR111 - General Ledger Reporting
FN004 - Understanding FIN Data
AD101 - Fundamentals of Recruiting and Admissions
SRD101 - Student Records Introduction

All other MAIS courses require an M-1 form which would need the endorsement of your appropriate Unit Liaison to MAIS. The MAIS website provides information about how to enroll for training without getting access. http://www.mais.umich.edu/training/ You will need to be endorsed or sponsored by a unit liaison for training. The list of unit liaison names (who need to give approval for training) is at the following website: http://www.mais.umich.edu/groups/liaisonlist.html.

Parking Services (Information on obtaining a parking permit refund, if applicable)
508 Thompson Street
Ann Arbor , MI 48104-2414
Phone: (734) 764-8291
Fax: (734) 763-4041
http://www.parking.umich.edu/

HR/Payroll Service Center (For benefits, payroll and employment questions)
Contact the HR/Payroll Service Center with general pay questions
Phone (734) 615-2000, or Toll Free (866) 647-7657
http://www.umich.edu/~payroll/

Staff Handbook (For general information relating to your employment)
The U-M Staff Handbook can be accessed at the following link:
http://hr.umich.edu/staffhandbook/ employ/index.htm

Staff Human Resources (For employee relations assistance and/or access to your personnel file)
2005 Wolverine Tower
Ann Arbor MI 48109-1281
Phone: (734) 763-2387
Fax: (734) 763-6787
http://hr.umich.edu/staffhr

Temporary Staffing Services (TSS)
http://hr.umich.edu/temps/beone.html
Note: Accepting a temporary U-M position will not jeopardize your RIF status.

Why apply?
Because working for Temporary Staffing Services can lead to meaningful and rewarding employment at the University – Ann Arbor Campus and Medical Center. In some cases, it could even result in a regular position (and that means a higher level of job security and benefits).

How?
Easy. Click the following link for the downloadable application. http://hr.umich.edu/temps/tempapp.html .You’ll need Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you don’t have it, get it here. Fill out the application online then print it and mail it in. Or, stop by our office and deliver it personally.

Want to apply in person?
We appreciate when people take the time to come into our offices. Just walk in to Suite G250 at Wolverine Tower and ask for an application to take home or fill out on the spot.

What jobs are out there?
All kinds - from entry level to specialized positions in technical, legal and medical fields. Some of the most frequently offered positions include: secretaries, office assistants, administrative assistants, data entry clerks, groundskeepers and custodians. We also offer additional clerical, professional/administrative, labor and technical positions depending on departmental needs.

What are the hours?
You could work 40 a week. You could work less. Each position is different. So if you are looking for full time or part time, we may be able to help.

What happens after I turn in the application?
If you are a qualified applicant, you’ll be contacted quickly. You’ll be interviewed and tested for placement consideration.

How long will a teMp position last?
Assignments are generally six weeks or longer – possibly as long as one year (89 days for service/maintenance positions). One day- to three-week positions are sometimes available for specific, skilled positions.

Do you hire students?
Yes, especially during summer months, but you may want to contact the Student Employment Office at (734) 763-4128 for additional student employment opportunities. http://www.studentemployment.umich.edu













		Home > Employee Resources > Reduction In Force Web Resources > Services & Resources for RIF Employees Services and Resources for Reduction-In-Force Status Employees Dealing with the challenges of RIF status can be daunting; however, you are not alone. Human Resources (HR) Staff are here to offer you assistance with your job search. Informational Interview and Consultation As a staff member facing layoff or laid-off, you are urged to contact your HR Office for assistance with reviewing the policies and procedures that apply to Reduction in Force status (SPG 201.72). See locations of HR Offices listed below. Credentials File (Ann Arbor Campus Only) Recruiting and Employment Services will maintain a credentials file on your behalf. The file will contain resumes, letters of recommendation, and any other materials you provide for review that may aid in identifying vacant positions for which you may be qualified. Preferential Consideration As a University of Michigan staff member, while on RIF status, you are entitled to receive preferential consideration for transfer to an open regular position for which you are qualified. Preference is limited to vacant positions in your former classification or other vacant positions if the minimum departmental qualifications are met. U-M Job Postings U-M job postings are available for review at http://www.UMjobs.com. New job postings are received continually and appear on the Jobs website daily. If you do not have access to the Internet, you can use computers at your public library or use the HR Office lobby computers to review job postings. See locations of HR Offices listed below. Human Resource Offices: Ann Arbor Campus, Recruiting and Employment Services, G250 Ground Floor, Wolverine Tower, 3003 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1281. Phone: 734/764-6580. Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Health System Human Resources, 2901 Hubbard, Suite 1100, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2435. Phone 734/647-2385. Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. U-M Dearborn Human Resources Department, 1050 Administration building, University of Michigan – Dearborn, 4901 Evergreen Rd., Dearborn, MI 48128-1491. Phone 313/593-5190. Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. U-M Flint Human Resources Department, 213 University Pavilion, University of Michigan – Flint, Flint, MI 48502-1950. Phone: 810/762-3150. Hours: 8:00a.m. – 5:00 a.m. Resume and Cover Letter Assistance (Ann Arbor Campus Only) Typically, the professional expectation at the University of Michigan is to develop and use effective cover letters when bidding for posted positions. An HR Representative can coach you through the process but cannot produce the resume or cover letter for you. If you need access to a computer, please check with Recruiting and Employment Services to schedule time in the Testing room. You will need to bring your own supplies (a 3.5 inch disk to save your work, and paper). Campus computing centers are also available for staff use. For times and locations check: http://www.umich.edu/~sites/ . Life/Career Planning Interview (Ann Arbor Campus Only) Being on RIF status can be an opportunity to explore, in-depth, your career options. Recruiting and Employment Services can help you identify resources you can use to explore alternatives you might wish to consider, such as: Retraining for a new career field Looking outside the University Relocating University Resources Academic Human Resources (Employee relations assistance and/or access to your personnel file if you hold a primary staff appointment) 2072 Administrative Services Building 1009 Greene Street Phone: (734) 763-8938 http://hr.umich.edu/acadhr Career Family Classification System Most staff jobs are categorized by the 20 career families of the Career Family Classification System. For example, staff marketing jobs will be found within the Communications and Marketing career family. Information about the University's job classifications is found on the Compensation and Classification website. Visit the Career Family Navigator (see below) to view the career families and job classifications. Career Family Navigator The Career Family Navigator is a web-accessible database of U-M market job titles and market job descriptions. For instruction on using the Navigator, please visit the Career Family Navigator Tutorial. Career Services for Staff (Note: This is available but currently under review and some links may not be active.) http://hr.umich.edu/career/index.html The “Career Services for Staff “site is designed as a step-by-step guide through the career planning process. Information is available on both conventional and electronic resumes. It is divided into three major areas. What do I want to do? (Self-Assessment) What Jobs are out there for me? (Career Exploration) How do I get a job in my new career? (Action Plan) The Career Center (Formerly: Career Planning and Placement) 3200 Student Activities Building 1316 Email: careercenter@umich.edu Phone: (734) 764-7460 Fax: 734-763-9268 http://www.cpp.umich.edu Services are available for staff and alumni. Visit the website &/or contact them to learn about resources available to you. Center for the Education of Women (CEW) 330 E. Liberty Ann Arbor , MI 48104 Phone : (734) 998-7080 Fax: (734) 998-6203 http://www.umich.edu/~cew/ The Center for the Education of Women assists women and men each year, as they make decisions about their future. The comprehensive counseling program supports exploration of educational and career interests within the context of relationships and life circumstances. Professionally trained counselors work within a developmental framework to help women and men consider their options, make informed choices, and both define and resolve problems, while focusing on issues of achieving balance between work and family responsibilities. There is no charge for counseling appointments. To schedule an appointment, call (734) 998-7210. A limited number of urgent appointments are available daily. Please call by 8: 00 a .m. of that day to schedule an urgent appointment. You may return for counseling appointments as often as you like. If you are scheduled for a counseling appointment, please plan to complete the downloadable P-Form (http://www.umich.edu/~cew/pform.pdf) and fax it to CEW before your appointment or bring it to your appointment. Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FASAP) 1009 Greene Street 2076 Administrative Services Building Phone: (734) 936-8660 Confidential Fax: (734) 936-8893 http://www.umich.edu/~fasap Dealing With The Grief Cycle: You are likely to have many different feelings initially – shock, disbelief, and a feeling of numbness. These feelings are normal and frequently pass in a short time. In addition, you may experience frustration, anger and fear about what has happened and what might happen to you. At the same time, family members and significant others in your life may also experience similar feelings, which can complicate your own reactions. Some individuals find that physical symptoms appear during times of stress, such as problems with eating, sleep, energy level, and other behaviors that are upsetting. If these symptoms do not re-adjust in a short time, then you may find it helpful to seek supportive counseling. What You Can Do: We hope that you will take a positive, constructive approach so that the emotions, behaviors, and problems you experience during this time will not hamper your efforts in finding another position. If you are concerned about yourself, concerned about another’s ability to cope with the change in your employment, or just want to talk over your options, FASAP counselors are available to discuss your concerns in a confidential setting. There is no cost for this confidential service. Counselors will provide support, guidance and referrals to other services when appropriate. To schedule an appointment, call FASAP at 734/936-8660. You are encouraged to use FASAP services to reduce the impact of this change in employment and to increase your opportunities for a successful outcome. The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FASAP) provides assistance to faculty and staff members regarding a variety of personal and work-related concerns. FASAP professionals can provide counseling and assistance to employees who are experiencing job loss in a supportive and totally confidential setting. If needed, FASAP staff can refer you to Washtenaw County agencies, which can assist with many financial and personal needs. FASAP and its services are available to you at no cost. Human Resource Development 2030 Administrative Services Building 1009 Greene St. , Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1432 Phone: (734) 764-7410 Fax: (734) 936-2525 http://www.umich.edu/~hrd Human Resource Development (HRD) offers a wide variety of training and informational programs to University of Michigan staff members. HRD has a particular interest in providing University staff members on Reduction in Force status access to HRD programs to assure that your job-related skills and knowledge remain current. Participating in courses and keeping your skills up-to-date will allow you to be well prepared as you seek another position. For information on currently available courses, contact HRD at the telephone number above to request a course catalog or visit the HRD website. Human Resource Records & Information Services (For various employment-related forms) 4073 Wolverine Tower 3003 South State Street Ann Arbor MI 48109-1281 Phone: (734) 764-9250 FAX: (734) 763-1283 http://hr.umich.edu/hrris/forms.html Information Technology Central Services (ITCS) http://www.itd.umich.edu/education/ IT Education Services provides information technology education and training programs for the U-M community and those beyond the U-M who would like to learn along with them. Regularly scheduled workshops are held throughout the year at different locations on the Ann Arbor campus. Workshops cover many topics of interest to end-users and IT professionals. In addition, IT Education Services offers one-on-one training and consulting. Customized training can also be delivered upon request. For a completed schedule of workshops, go to: http://www.itd.umich.edu/education/ Job Postings for the University of Michigan http://www.umich.edu/~jobs MAIS Training – Michigan Administrative Information Services MAIS Offices: 2019 Administrative Services Building, 1009 Greene St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1432 Phone: 734-647-6247 FAX: 734-647-7606 MAIS Help Desk: 734-936-7000 Some MAIS (PeopleSoft) courses are available to RIFs in regularly scheduled classes and do not require the MAIS M-1 form as follows: DD001 - Using Business Objects PRXXX - Financial series of classes: PR111 - The Purchase Order, PR112 - The Requisition, and PR113 - The Non-PO Voucher. MPC - Intro to M-Pathways/Chartfield MPO - Intro to M-Pathways SA & HRMS GLR111 - General Ledger Reporting FN004 - Understanding FIN Data AD101 - Fundamentals of Recruiting and Admissions SRD101 - Student Records Introduction All other MAIS courses require an M-1 form which would need the endorsement of your appropriate Unit Liaison to MAIS. The MAIS website provides information about how to enroll for training without getting access. http://www.mais.umich.edu/training/ You will need to be endorsed or sponsored by a unit liaison for training. The list of unit liaison names (who need to give approval for training) is at the following website: http://www.mais.umich.edu/groups/liaisonlist.html. Parking Services (Information on obtaining a parking permit refund, if applicable) 508 Thompson Street Ann Arbor , MI 48104-2414 Phone: (734) 764-8291 Fax: (734) 763-4041 http://www.parking.umich.edu/ HR/Payroll Service Center (For benefits, payroll and employment questions) Contact the HR/Payroll Service Center with general pay questions Phone (734) 615-2000, or Toll Free (866) 647-7657 http://www.umich.edu/~payroll/ Staff Handbook (For general information relating to your employment) The U-M Staff Handbook can be accessed at the following link: http://hr.umich.edu/staffhandbook/ employ/index.htm Staff Human Resources (For employee relations assistance and/or access to your personnel file) 2005 Wolverine Tower Ann Arbor MI 48109-1281 Phone: (734) 763-2387 Fax: (734) 763-6787 http://hr.umich.edu/staffhr Temporary Staffing Services (TSS) http://hr.umich.edu/temps/beone.html Note: Accepting a temporary U-M position will not jeopardize your RIF status. Why apply? Because working for Temporary Staffing Services can lead to meaningful and rewarding employment at the University – Ann Arbor Campus and Medical Center. In some cases, it could even result in a regular position (and that means a higher level of job security and benefits). How? Easy. Click the following link for the downloadable application. http://hr.umich.edu/temps/tempapp.html .You’ll need Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you don’t have it, get it here. Fill out the application online then print it and mail it in. Or, stop by our office and deliver it personally. Want to apply in person? We appreciate when people take the time to come into our offices. Just walk in to Suite G250 at Wolverine Tower and ask for an application to take home or fill out on the spot. What jobs are out there? All kinds - from entry level to specialized positions in technical, legal and medical fields. Some of the most frequently offered positions include: secretaries, office assistants, administrative assistants, data entry clerks, groundskeepers and custodians. We also offer additional clerical, professional/administrative, labor and technical positions depending on departmental needs. What are the hours? You could work 40 a week. You could work less. Each position is different. So if you are looking for full time or part time, we may be able to help. What happens after I turn in the application? If you are a qualified applicant, you’ll be contacted quickly. You’ll be interviewed and tested for placement consideration. How long will a teMp position last? Assignments are generally six weeks or longer – possibly as long as one year (89 days for service/maintenance positions). One day- to three-week positions are sometimes available for specific, skilled positions. Do you hire students? Yes, especially during summer months, but you may want to contact the Student Employment Office at (734) 763-4128 for additional student employment opportunities. http://www.studentemployment.umich.edu

Recruiting and Employment Services G250 Wolverine Tower \| 3003 S. State Street Ann Arbor MI 48109-1281 \| (734) 615-2000