Administrative Professional

Annual Review Process

Administrative Professional Advisory Council – November 13, 2008

Overview

•Regulatory Aspects

•Process

•Resources

University Requirement

•Performance reviews are conducted on an annual basis (January 1 – December 31)

•Permanent and temporary appointments

•State and grant funding

Purpose

•Evaluate “how well” job is performed

•Plan for the future

•Career enhancement

Policies, Forms and Directives

•Administrative Professional Handbook

•Business Policies and Procedures Manual (BPPM) 60.55

•Administrative Directives

Evaluation Criteria

•Productivity

•Quality of Work

•Job Knowledge

•Interpersonal Skills

•Other Factors

The Ratings

•Numerical scale of 1 to 5

1 = unsatisfactory2 = needs improvement3 = satisfactory/meets expectations4 = exceeds expectations5 = outstanding

Preparation

•Review position description

•Update resume/vita

•Identify accomplishments- keep notes

•Establish goals for the next year- employee- department

•Facilitate communication

•Plan for the future- Remove any deficiencies- Improve current skills- Expand personal/professional growth

•Clarify ratings and expectations

Evaluation Discussion

Considerations

•The employee signature on review form indicates receipt of review – not necessarily agreement

•All employees may add a written statement/ rebuttal to the annual review

•Annual reviews are retained in the official personnel file for three years following evaluation date

•Periodically review goals- track progress

•Track accomplishments- keep notes

•Seek clarification

Preparing for the Next Year

•BPPM 60.55- Office of Procedures, Records and Forms- www.wsu.edu/~forms/index.html

•Office of the Provost- www.provost.wsu.edu - (509) 335-5581

•Human Resource Services- Administrative Professional Handbook- www.hrs.wsu.edu - (509) 335-4521

Resources