Once again, the salary change must be approved by the Office of Administration. If a new position has been approved, the administrator can follow the steps outlined in Part C above to fill the opening. If an employee holds a secondary position, you must coordinate termination with the secondary department. In cases of involuntary resignation, or firings, administrators should be certain that they have adhered carefully to the University's disciplinary action policy. See also the Duke University Personnel Policy Manual .
Administrators bring to their positions varying levels of experience in supervising staff.
For those who seek help in managing their staffs, Learning and Organization Development offers courses geared towards this subject. Marge George is also available to help with office management and organizational problems. Finally, counselors at the Personal Assistance Service will work with supervisors on personal issues that might influence supervisory effectiveness. Regardless of the number of employees supervised, it is important to be familiar with all of the University's personnel policies. These are detailed in the Duke University Personnel Policy Manual .