Employee & Career Advising
Getting to Know U
Career Advising
Employee Advising
Advising Issues
Layoff & Non-renewal
Looking Ahead
- Applying for University Positions You are eligible to apply for University positions on-line at www.hr.arizona.edu. If you are successful in obtaining another benefits eligible position within the University prior to your layoff effective date, your layoff status will cease and you can be transferred to the new position immediately.
- Job Search Resources A list of select job search resources compiled by Employee & Career Advising
Employee Resources:
- Employee & Career Advising offers individual career advising designed to help you:
- Determine the full range of your skills and interests
- Establish short- and long-term career goals
- Develop an effective job search strategy as you consider other University opportunities or potential career moves outside the University
- Write effective resumes and cover letters
- Consider networking opportunities
- Employee Assistance Counseling - UA Life & Work Connections offers free, voluntary confidential services to help you address a range of personal and work-related concerns you may be experiencing, such as stress associated with change and transitions, and job and career difficulties. To arrange an appointment for short-term counseling, referral to community resources, or information about assistance through your health benefit provider, call (520) 621-2493.
- One Stop Career Centers - Pima County has several one-stop career centers that provide reemployment services including: job search assistance, career counseling and assessment, workshops on employability skills, resume and practice interviewing, retraining/upgrading current skills, unemployment insurance information, use of computers and other office equipment, library resources.
Call (520)798-0500 for information.
- Unemployment Insurance - You may be eligible to apply for unemployment benefits. Contact the Department of Economic Security Employment Security Administration offices in Tucson at (520) 791-2722.
University Benefits:
- Benefits continuation - You are eligible to continue medical, dental, and vision group insurance coverage under COBRA. Life insurance conversion options are also available. An information and enrollment packet will be mailed to you at the current home address on record.
- Retirement Plans - You may be able to withdraw your contributions or retire from the
- Qualified Tuition Reduction - You, your spouse and eligible dependents may continue to be eligible for the Qualified Tuition Reduction if you meet the requirements under ABOR 6-902.
- Vacation and Sick - Regular Classified Staff who have completed the initial probation will be paid for accumulated vacation hours in a lump sum, not to exceed the amount earned in one year, in accordance with Classified Staff Policy #200.0. When business needs dictate, your supervisor can require you to use some or all accumulated vacation prior to the layoff/termination effective date. Sick time is not paid upon layoff/termination.
- Other Privileges - There may be other privileges available in accordance with the policies of sponsoring departments (CatCard discounts, University email account, recreation membership, etc.)
Arizona State Retirement System or the Optional Retirement Plan.
Workshops:
Employee & Career Advising and the Center for Professional Development have
developed several workshops that can benefit you as you plan the transition from
your current job. Visit the
Center for Professional Development Portal
for a description, schedule and to register for any of these workshops.
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Career Success Strategies Workshops: These stand alone,
compact and information-rich workshops range from one to two hours in length
during the lunch hour. The following list is a select few of these workshops:
Contact an Employee & Career Advisor to inquire about offering any of these workshops onsite for your team/workgroup.
Quick Link to Policies:
- Layoff: Classified staff
- Non-renewal: