Performance Evaluation Training and Resources

OPEIU

Important Dates:
June 1st - Evaluations open
June 15th - Evaluations due

Evaluations should be completed for staff that began employment prior to Jan. 1, 2024. 

Process:

• Manager has the option to complete section 1 or section 2 on the paper form. 
• Manager submits the evaluation to dept/office/division head, vice president for approval and signatures
• Manager and Employee meet to discuss the evaluation.
• Employee signs the evaluation and the manager submits the form to human resources at performance@njit.edu by June 15th

Non-Aligned

Important Dates: 
June 14th — Performance Management System opens for Self-Review
June 21st— Self evaluation due to Manager
July 11th — Manager rating due to Vice President
July 26th— Vice President signatures due
July 29 - August 2nd — Mutual discussions to take place

Evaluations should be completed for staff that began employment prior to Jan. 1, 2024

Process: 

• The employee completes and submits a self evaluation through the Performance Management Application by June 21st 
• The manager reviews and completes the evaluation with their comments and submits to the next level manager by June 28th
• A discussion on the submitted review is held between the employee and manager by August 2nd

AFSCME

Important Dates:
July 8th —  Manager's ratings due to Associate Vice Presidents
July 22nd — Associate Vice President signatures due
August 2nd — Employee discussions
October 15th — Final paperwork due to Human Resources
 
Evaluations should be completed for staff that began employment prior to Jan. 1, 2024. 

Process:

• The manager completes the evaluation and submits it to the next level manager for approvals.  
• Dept/office/division head, Associate Vice President approve and sign the evaluation.
• Manager should hold discussions discussions with employees after July 22nd. After the discussions, the employee signs the evaluation.
• Evaluations need to be completed and submitted to HR by October 15th

PSA Staff

Important Dates: 
June 14th — Performance Management System is open
July 11th —  Managers review are due to Vice Presidents
July 26th — Vice President Signatures due
September 15th — Final employee signature and evaluations due to Human Resources

 
Process:

• Manager completes evaluation and submits electronically through the Performance Management application on the pipeline. The application opens June 14th.
• Managers Evaluation is due to the Vice Presidents by July 11th and Vice President's signatures completed by July 26th
• Within 10 business days of receipt of the written evaluation, the manager will have a discussion with each employee regarding the evaluation.
• The employee must sign the final evaluation and electronically file the evaluation within 5 business days of the discussion.

*For specific processes and timelines for populations that are not listed here, please refer to the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Performance evaluation forms can be accessed at:

Performance Evaluation Competencies Dictionary

1. PSA Staff Evaluation Form — Please note that the PSA performance evaluation process and form is web-based and can be accessed through the Highlander Pipeline via “Faculty and Staff Services/Human Resource Services/Performance Management Applications”
2. OPEIU Evaluation Form
   • OPEIU Exceptional Award Recommendation Form
3. OPEIU Security Officer Evaluation
4. SOA Evaluation
5. AFSCME Evaluation
6. FOP Lieutenants Evaluation
7. UCAN Graduate Evaluation (TA/RA) Evaluation — Please note that the UCAN performance evaluation process and form is web-based and can be accessed through the Highlander Pipeline via “Faculty and Staff Services/Human Resource Services/Performance Management Applications”
8. Non-Aligned Evaluation — Please note that the Non-Aligned Performance Review process and form is web-based and can be accessed through the Highlander Pipeline via the “Faculty and Staff Services/Human Resource Services/Performance Management Applications”

Specific training needs can be requested through the Highlander Nexus under Career Development. 

Training Presentations: 

• Slides Performance Management Training for Non-Aligned Staff and Managers of PSA Staff
• Recording Performance Management Training for Non-Aligned Staff and Managers of PSA Staff
• Performance Management Training for OPEIU 
• Manager’s Guide to Performance Management 

LinkedIn Learning Resources:

• Managing Performance
• Coaching Skills for Managers 
• Performance Management: Setting Goals and Managing Performance