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Information for Managers and Supervisors

Staff Employment Types
Benefits Eligibility, Classification & Posting Requirements

Type  Definition Less Than 1/2 time (<.5 FTE) At Least 1/2 time but less than 1.0 FTE Full-time
(1.0 FTE)
Temporary An appointment that may not exceed 6 months in duration Benefit Elig?  No No No
Classif Req'd? No No No
Posting Req'd? No No No
Occasional An appointment of any duration that does not exceed 25% annual FTE  Benefit Elig?  No Not Applicable Not Applicable 
Classif Req'd? No
Posting Req'd? No
Limited Term* An appointment of 6 months to 3 years with a defined or anticipated end of funding or end of project timeline Benefit Elig?  No Yes Yes
Classif Req'd? Yes Yes Yes
Posting Req'd? No Yes
Unless named in grant/project proposal
Yes
Unless named in grant/project proposal
Regular An ongoing position of at least 6 months in duration with no defined or anticipated ending date Benefit Elig?  No Yes Yes
Classif Req'd? Yes Yes Yes
Posting Req'd? Yes Yes Yes

NOTES:

  1. Benefit Elig? = Is the position eligible for benefits?
  2. Classif Req'd? = Is a Class/Comp Position Review Form (PRF) required before position may be filled?
  3. Posting Req'd?" = Must the position be posted on PPRTS through the HR Employment Office?

* Class/Comp will review all limited-term PRFs within 1-2 business days.

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