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The president of Rice University, pursuant to the university bylaws, has general control and supervision over all matters pertaining to the university and its activities, subject to the advice and approval of the board of trustees. Pursuant to that authority, the president approves all university policies as well as delegates to university leadership (including the provost, vice presidents, vice provosts and deans) the ability to develop policies and procedures for their areas of responsibility consistent with university policies.

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439

Temporary Employment

I. General Policy

This policy applies to staff

Rice University recognizes that departments may require temporary employees to assist in getting the job done. Accordingly, departments may hire employees on a temporary basis to:

  • substitute for regular employees on extended medical or family leave,
     
  • cover vacancies for budgeted positions provided the recruitment and selection process to hire a regular employee has begun, and
     
  •  handle new or special projects, or excessive workload(s), on a short-term basis.

The Employment Office, in conjunction with the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action (EEO/AA), works with the department hiring a temporary employee to ensure that the process occurs smoothly and fairly.

Temporary employees may apply for regular employment while they work at Rice on a temporary basis but, regardless of benefits eligibility status or source of income (i.e., whether they get paid by Rice or by a temporary agency), they are not considered internal candidates.

II. Responsible Official and Key Offices to Contact Regarding the Policy and its Implementation

Responsible Official: Vice President for Administration

 

See also:

Employment Policy

Employment Procedures

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy

 

Policy History

Clerical Change

February 2, 2018

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