Faculty Special Salary Adjustment Approval Workflow
Notice:
To comply with , the Special Salary Adjustment (SSA) hard copy form has been transitioned to a fully online process in PeopleSoft. Migrating the SSA process into PeopleSoft as an electronic transaction allows for in-time tracking of requests according to defined timelines.
3. Electronic Tracking System/Database
“The Employer through consultation with the UHPA, shall create an electronic tracking system and database of all special salary adjustments or bonus payments for merit, equity, market, or retention that shall be made readily available and accessible to UHPA.”
Submitting and Reviewing Special Salary Adjustment Requests
- To submit or review an Special Salary Adjustment request in PeopleSoft, users must first complete ISAT Training.
- When you are ready to submit or review a Special Salary Adjustment, log in to
- Guides below explain each user’s role in the process of requesting, reviewing, approving, and concurring with the SSA request.
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| Step | Role | Required Time (Merit, Equity, or Market) | Required Time (Retention) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nominator | ||
| 2 | Dean/Director | 45 days | 5 days |
| 3 | Dept Chair/Dept Human Resources | 45 days | 5 days |
| 4 | Dean/Director | 45 days | 5 days |
| 5 | VP of Academic Excellence | 45 days | 5 days |
| 6 | Provost | ||
| 7 | VP of Academic Strategy | 45 days | 5 days |
| 8 | President | ||
| 9 | UHPA Concurrence (President’s Office) |

| Step | Role | Required Time (Merit, Equity, or Market) | Required Time (Retention) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nominator | ||
| 2 | Dean/Director | 45 days | 5 days |
| 3 | Dept Chair/Dept Human Resources | 45 days | 5 days |
| 4 | Dean/Director | 45 days | 5 days |
| 5 | Vice Chancellor | 45 days | 5 days |
| 6 | Chancellor | ||
| 7 | VP of Academic Strategy | 45 days | 5 days |
| 8 | President | ||
| 9 | UHPA Concurrence (President’s Office) |

| Step | Role | Required Time (Merit, Equity, or Market) | Required Time (Retention) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nominator | ||
| 2 | Dept Chair/Dept Human Resources | 45 days | 5 days |
| 3 | Vice Chancellor | 45 days | 5 days |
| 4 | Chancellor | 45 days | 5 days |
| 5 | VP of Academic Strategy | 45 days | 5 days |
| 6 | President | ||
| 7 | UHPA Concurrence (President’s Office) |

| Step | Role | Required Time (Merit, Equity, or Market) | Required Time (Retention) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nominator | ||
| 2 | Chancellor | 45 days | 5 days |
| 3 | Dept Chair/Dept Human Resources | 45 days | 5 days |
| 4 | Dean/Director | 45 days | 5 days |
| 5 | Chancellor | 45 days | 5 days |
| 6 | VP of Community Colleges | ||
| 7 | VP of Academic Strategy | 45 days | 5 days |
| 8 | President | ||
| 9 | UHPA Concurrence (President’s Office) |