10.10 Staff Internal Transfers
色虎视频 supports growth and the opportunity for its employees to expand their knowledge and skills to grow within the University. Staff employees may apply for open positions that may enhance career growth opportunities. The University is committed to the development of its employees and makes every effort to fill vacant positions with qualified individuals. Employees are encouraged to explore vacant positions and career opportunities both within and outside of their current departments. Promotions are based upon knowledge, training, skills, and demonstrated ability.
Employees may apply for a transfer/promotion opportunity provided they meet the
following eligibility requirements:
• Minimum of six (6) months continuous service in present position with the approval of the transferring employee's supervisor, unless approval is otherwise secured from the University President, the transferring employee's Department Head/President's Leadership Team level member (as applicable) and Human Resources.
• Job performance at a satisfactory level and no current written or formal disciplinary action (or within the last six (6) months).
• Meet the minimum experience, skill, and education qualifications for the open position.
When an employee is promoted to a position on a higher pay range as a result of the employee’s responsibilities changing, the employee will receive a salary increase of the new pay range. If an employee moves to a position on a lower pay range, either voluntarily or due to a performance issue, he/she will receive a pay decrease to adjust his or her salary to the new pay range as allowed under Missouri law. If an employee accepts another position within the University that is on the same pay range as his/her current position, no salary adjustment is made.
Before submitting the internal transfer request form, staff employees must discuss with their supervisor and their Department Head/President's Leadership Team level member (as applicable) their intention of applying for an internal position. Supervisors shall not retaliate against an employee who requests consideration for a transfer.
The releasing supervisor and hiring supervisor must negotiate the transfer date. A reasonable period of time is typically two (2) weeks, but no later than four (4) weeks, after an employee's acceptance. Factors such as the urgency to fill the position, status of the employee's present workload, and difficulty in filling the employee's current position are to be considered in determining a transfer date.
An internal transfer request form should be attached to the staff employee's application and a copy of the request should be separately sent for approval to the Human Resources Department at . No internal candidate should be considered for a position without receiving an internal transfer request form.
Employees may apply for a transfer/promotion opportunity provided they meet the
following eligibility requirements:
• Minimum of six (6) months continuous service in present position with the approval of the transferring employee's supervisor, unless approval is otherwise secured from the University President, the transferring employee's Department Head/President's Leadership Team level member (as applicable) and Human Resources.
• Job performance at a satisfactory level and no current written or formal disciplinary action (or within the last six (6) months).
• Meet the minimum experience, skill, and education qualifications for the open position.
When an employee is promoted to a position on a higher pay range as a result of the employee’s responsibilities changing, the employee will receive a salary increase of the new pay range. If an employee moves to a position on a lower pay range, either voluntarily or due to a performance issue, he/she will receive a pay decrease to adjust his or her salary to the new pay range as allowed under Missouri law. If an employee accepts another position within the University that is on the same pay range as his/her current position, no salary adjustment is made.
Before submitting the internal transfer request form, staff employees must discuss with their supervisor and their Department Head/President's Leadership Team level member (as applicable) their intention of applying for an internal position. Supervisors shall not retaliate against an employee who requests consideration for a transfer.
The releasing supervisor and hiring supervisor must negotiate the transfer date. A reasonable period of time is typically two (2) weeks, but no later than four (4) weeks, after an employee's acceptance. Factors such as the urgency to fill the position, status of the employee's present workload, and difficulty in filling the employee's current position are to be considered in determining a transfer date.
An internal transfer request form should be attached to the staff employee's application and a copy of the request should be separately sent for approval to the Human Resources Department at . No internal candidate should be considered for a position without receiving an internal transfer request form.
Effective Date
Approved by Board of Curators: January 15, 2026