Ithaca College

Submitted by Tanisha Graves for Mark Coldren, Associate Vice President for Human Resources.

The College will officially begin using the new compensation program July 1, 2007. Beginning in July, position vacancies will be posted with the new band and salary range for the position indicated on the listing. The salary bands, a visual depiction of the number of positions in each band, and the number of individuals holding positions within the band will be located on the Human Resources Compensation web page along with the salary range for each band: Compensation.

Some staff have been notified that they will receive a market adjustment as a result of the implementation of the new salary structure. Any increase in salary or hourly rate for these individuals will be effective with the first full pay period in July. Individuals receiving a market adjustment and who are paid on a salary basis will see the increase in the July 15th paycheck, and staff receiving a market adjustment and who are paid on an hourly basis will see the increase in the July 27th paycheck.

Since the compensation structure will be changed from a 27 grade system to a 15 band system, the previously defined benefit groups, which were based on grade level, will be consolidated from three groups into two benefit groups. The good news is that all benefit eligible staff currently accruing two weeks of vacation each year will begin accruing three weeks of vacation per year as a result of this change. The new accrual rates for these staff members will be effective on their individual accrual date or anniversary date during the month of July. Staff utilizing the 'Automated Accrual' form may download an updated version of this form from our web site located at: Accrual Form.

Also beginning in July, staff hired into positions in benefit group two will have a six month probationary period rather than a three month timeframe. A six month period is viewed as a more reasonable time frame for a new employee to become acclimated to the new work environment and to be reasonably sure they have chosen the best career option.

We are working to update the All College Policies and Procedures Manual to reflect the many changes outlined above. Prior to this being completed, or if you have any related or unrelated questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 274-3245 and we will be glad to assist you.