Establishing A New Position

Research projects may require the establishment of new staff support positions. TEMPORARY, REGULAR or GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH ASSISTANT appointments may be appropriate, depending upon factors such as the estimated duration of the position, the duties and responsibilities of the position, and the required minimum qualifications. The source of funding (i.e., whether general funds, sponsored research, expendable restricted funds, or others) does not affect whether a position is considered to be TEMPORARY or REGULAR.

TEMPORARY positions are intended to meet short-term staffing needs (i.e., generally less than 12 months). Appointment in a temporary position does not require posting or advertising. Such appointments do not provide for paid time away from work (e.g., sick pay or vacation pay) or other staff benefits such as group health or life insurance. (Standard Practice Guide 20l.24 and 20l.57 and the Personnel Forms Preparation Manual).

REGULAR positions (generally of more than 12 months duration) must be posted on the UM Jobs website before being filled. Appointees in regular positions are eligible for paid time away from work (i.e., sick pay, vacation pay, etc.) as well as group health, life and other insurance coverage.

GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP appointments may be made for graduate students in good standing who are enrolled for 6 or more credit hours during the appointment period. Eligible appointments are accompanied by health and life insurance, a waiver of tuition and other benefits (GSRA Cost Estimates). See the Graduate Student Research Assistantship Program Reference for Appointing Departments from the Academic Human Resources section of the UM Human Resources & Affirmative Action office.

Regardless of the category, the process of creating a new regular position begins with a detailed description of the position, including its core duties and minimum qualifications.

For more information, see the UM Human Resources & Affirmative Action Recruiting and Employment website for more information. See "Department Resources" for information about the eRecruit system.

Find what you were looking for? Let us know at: UMresadmin-web@umich.edu

Office of Research & Sponsored Projects, 3003 S. State St., Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1274
Main Phone: 734-764-5500. | Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Copyright © 1998-2012 The Regents of the University of Michigan