Policies & Procedures

Background Checks

• Criminal History Checks - The university will conduct background checks as a condition prior to any applicant, employee or volunteer providing services in a critical or security-sensitive position.
• Motor Vehicle History Check - Oregon State University is committed to protecting the security, safety, and health of faculty, staff, students and the public, as well as safeguarding the assets and resources of the University.

Bargaining Agreements

• Bargaining agreements and information for academic faculty, classified employees, staff and graduate assistant employees.

Classification and Compensation

• Job Category and Compensation Program
  We are reviewing and updating OSU’s Professional Faculty compensation program. We will assess our existing compensation philosophy/practices, leverage current industry best practices and market data, and clarify our procedures.
• Professional Faculty Position Profiles
  Position Profiles are divided into 17 Job Families
• Classification Specifications
  OPU classification specification, including class title, class number and salary range.
• Employee Compensation
  Classified compensation plan, information technology rates, conversion table, temporary staff plan and student compensation plan.
• Academic Appointment Guidelines

Computing and Technical Resources

• Online Services Employee Dashboard in MyOregonState.
• ONID Technical Assistance
• OSU Computer Systems Updates - Announcements for OSU's Network and Computer Services

Continuous Employment for Professional Faculty

Developmental Opportunity Explanation and Agreement

General Information, appointment status, procedures, and agreements

Diversity at OSU

Understand OSU's commitment to promoting diversity and inclusiveness, and find resources that support its continued efforts.

Employee Handbooks/Orientation Information

• Classified Employee Handbook (E-book) - for new classified Employees. This EBook contains general statements of Oregon State University practices for classified employees.
• Faculty Handbook - for Unclassified Employees
• New Employee/Benefits Orientation: Inside OSU Website - Become acquainted with your benefit options and enroll online! This website also lists monthly New Employee Orientation programs and resource information to get you started at OSU (supplements departmental and campus-wide orientation activities).
• New Employee Information

Employment Verification

Oregon State University has implemented a new web based tool called The Work Number™ to provide automated, immediate employment and income verifications for faculty, staff, and temps. No longer will you have to wait for information. This fast, secure service is widely known to lenders, banks and others, is easy to use and is considered a best practice by many other companies.

Health, Wellness, and Safety

Holiday Schedule

Job Loss Resources

Provides contact information for career counseling agencies, job resources, employee assistance services and helpful tips to assist you in your transition.

Job Category and Compensation Program

We are reviewing and updating OSU’s Professional Faculty compensation program. We will assess our existing compensation philosophy/practices, leverage current industry best practices and market data, and clarify our procedures.

MyOregonState Web Portal

Access Online Services Employee Dashboard for pay stubs, directory information, and leave balances.

PEBB Benefits – Summer Coverage

Performance Evaluations

Political Campaigning

Professional Faculty Position Profiles

Position Profiles are divided into 17 Job Families

Records Requests

How to request files from your own Personnel file or other records.

Remote Work Agreement

Stipend Policy

An administrative stipend provides additional compensation when a faculty member is asked to perform administrative duties on a temporary basis that are substantially outside the scope or reasonable potential scope of the faculty member’s position.

Student Employees

Information to help Student Employees at Oregon State University

Tenure Relinquishment Program

Information and applications for the Full Tenure Relinquishment program.

Tuition Reduction

Eligible OSU employees appointed at half-time or more may register for classes at special rates.

Youth Programs Policies & Guidelines