Lateral moves may be initiated by the employee through the job bid process and transfers may be initiated by the University. Generally, there are no salary changes made for lateral moves or transfers. Under unusual circumstances, the division executive may approve a salary change for a transfer or lateral move. In these cases, the division executive should ask Human Resources to perform a salary analysis and use this information as the basis for his or her decision, which will then be communicated in writing to Human Resources. Demotions can be employee initiated or initiated by the University because of reorganization or other reasons.
Demotion normally carries with it a salary decrease.
However, if it is determined to be in the University s interest, a salary decrease may not be required. The division executive must outline in writing the rationale for not requiring a decrease and send the document to Human Resources for retention in its files. An analysis of the salary will be performed by Human Resources. Human Resources will then consult with the employee s division or college executive and department head. The recommended salary must be approved by the Dean or Director and the affected division s executive.