June 10, 2021

Dear Staff,

Last month President Dobkin announced Board of Trustees approval of a 1% increase in retirement plan contributions effective July 1.  In addition, the Board approved a pool of funds to support targeted salary adjustments for certain staff positions. This recommendation was supported by the Planning and Priorities Committee, who have advocated for investment in staff salaries, even in years when our budget cannot support across-the-board adjustments.

Salaries for all full-time staff, with the exception of Cabinet level positions and Deans, were evaluated based on the criteria listed below. Of the 198 staff positions included in the analysis, 29 have been identified as meeting the criteria and eligible for a 3% salary adjustment effective July 1:

  • Hired prior to December 2018 and have not received a salary increase since 2018 AND
  • Have a salary more than 10% below the midpoint of the pay range for their position.

Over the next week, Cabinet members will be working with supervisors to notify eligible staff.

We will continue to prioritize employee benefits and salaries in our budget and planning processes.  Questions related to your salary and the pay range for your position can be directed to your supervisor or Cabinet member.

Sincerely,
Julie Freestone
Executive Director, Human Resources