Introduction

University of Massachusetts > How To Reference Guide

The purpose of this guide is to provide President's Office employees a quick and easy reference to the most commonly asked questions within the UMass System Office departments. This Guide is for informational purposes only. The policies, duties and responsibilities of President's Office employees are determined and set forth in various provisions of Federal and Massachusetts statutes and regulations, Board of Trustee policies, the board of Higher Education applicable policies and applicable collective bargaining agreements. In the event of any error in this reference guide or any conflict between the contents of this reference guide and those laws, regulations, and policies, the latter take precedence.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Facilities

• Building Operations
• Cafe & Vending
• Conference Rooms
• Emergency Information
• Mail/Courier
• On-Site Services
• Parking & Auto Servicing
• Phones, Lists & Call-In Numbers 
• State Vehicles
• Visitors

Finance

• Backoffice FAQ's
• Department Spending
• Employee Reimbursements
• Paying Invoices
• Receiving
• Travel

Human Resources

• My Personal Information
• My Paycheck
• My Time
• My Benefits
• Worker's Compensation 
• Retirement
• Tuition Waiver & Remission 

Information Technology

• Computers/Copiers/Faxes/Printers/Other Equipment
• Email & Network Shares

Internal Audit

• Reporting Fraudulent Activity
• Requesting Audit Services

Managers & Supervisors

• Hiring (New Hires, Consultants & Temps)
• Scheduling New Employee Orientation
• Difference Between Professional and Classified Employees
• Performance Evaluation Requirements for Staff
• Requesting Salary/Position Level Changes
• What to do if an Employee is Injured on the Job
• What happens when an employee wants to change their work schedule?
• How do I approve a travel authorization or employee reimbursement request?

Purchasing

• Bids
• Contracts
• Procard
• Purchase Orders
• Purchasing Policies & Procedures
• Requisitions
• Vendors

Treasurer's Office

• Insurance and Risk Management 
• Retirement Plans