The HEO Screening Committee at CUNY School of Labor and Urban Studies is responsible for approving actions related to both new and existing staff whose employment falls under the City University of New York (CUNY) Code of Practice for the Higher Education Officer Series. This includes decisions on new hires, reclassifications, functional title changes, reorganizations, and similar actions. The College is dedicated to ensuring that the committee’s actions are transparent and easily accessible to all employees.
HEO Screening Committee Documents Reference Guide
Please find below important information regarding the required documents for submission for the HEO Screening Committee Review and Approval procedures. If you have any questions, please contact hr@slu.cuny.edu
Filling a HEO Series Vacancy
Stage 1: Initial Steps
- Complete and submit a VRB form for review and approval.
- Once approved, HR will notify the department to proceed.
- The department submits the Recruitment Plan Approval Form and job description to the Office of Diversity and Compliance (ODC).
- After ODC approves the recruitment plan, both HR and the department will be notified. HR will then initiate the job posting process and inform the hiring manager once the posting is live.
- The Search Committee schedules a charge meeting with ODC and gains access to the CUNYfirst system.
- The committee interviews candidates, selects finalists, and submits the Search Certification to ODC for approval.
- ODC notifies the hiring manager and HR of the search certification approval.
- The department submits the approved action to HR for the HEO Screening Committee review by the deadline. Late submissions will be considered in the next committee meeting.
Stage 2: HEO Screening Committee Review and Approval
- The HEO Screening Committee reviews the submission for final approval.
Stage 3: HR Notification
- HR will notify the department of the screening results and provide further instructions on the next steps.
Type of HEO Screening Actions
Appointment from a Search
After a search is finalized and certified by the Office of Diversity and Compliance, submit the action to HR.
Required documents
– Justification (sample)
– Proposed salary
– Current and proposed organizational charts
– CUNY Applications
– Reference Checklist
Reclassifications
Reclassification is advancing to a higher title within the HEO series. For more details on reclassification, please click here.
Required documents
– Justification
– Current and proposed job descriptions
– Current & Proposed Organizational Chart
– Proposed Salary
– Resume
– CUNY Applications
Position Approval for New Position
Approval from the Vacancy Review Board (VRB) is required before proceeding to the HEO Screening Committee review and approval.
Required documents
– Justification
– Job description
– Recruitment Plan
– Current & Proposed Organizational Chart
– Proposed Salary
Salary Assignment Differential (Self-Nomination)
Based on outstanding performance or increased responsibilities within the HEO series title.
Required documents
– Justification from employee’s supervisor is preferred
– Job description
– Current & Proposed Organizational Chart
– Proposed Salary
– Employee’s approved application for differential
– Supporting documentation for differential (evaluations, letters of recommendation, etc.)
– Resume
– CUNY Applications
Substitute Appointments
Staff may be appointed temporarily to allow continuation of current operations and services or to address emergency situations. Substitute appointments may also be made to cover for individuals on certain leaves. Appointments are limited to a maximum of one year.
Required documents
– Justification
– Job description
– Recruitment Plan
– Current & Proposed Organizational Chart
– Proposed Salary
– Resume
– CUNY Applications
Reassignment/Functional Title Change
Reassignment is a significant change in duties or responsibilities resulting in a new functional title, but no change in HEO series title.
Required documents
– Justification
– Job description
– Current & Proposed Organizational Chart
– Proposed Salary
– Resume
– CUNY Applications
Merit Increase
N/A
Required documents
– Justification
– Job description
– Current & Proposed Organizational Chart
– Proposed Salary
– Resume
– CUNY Applications
SLU HEO Screening Committee Members
| Burt Sacks Associate Dean of Finance, Administration, and Operations |
burt.sacks@slu.cuny.edu 646-313-8367 |
| Gladys Palma de Schrynemakers, Ed.D. Chief of Academic Affairs, Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs/ Chief Diversity Officer |
gladys.schrynemakers@slu.cuny.edu 646-313-8355 |
| Violet Bube HR Manager |
hr@slu.cuny.edu 646-313-8315 |