UAB recognizes that employee motivation, productivity and retention are dependent upon people working in jobs that are well suited to their interests and therefore provide opportunities for career development. In addition to advancement within an employee’s current department or division, employees may wish to pursue opportunities elsewhere within UAB. Career moves should be carefully planned and will depend upon the employee’s successful performance and demonstrated success in creating a solid and stable work history.
Managers are encouraged to be supportive of employees who have the desire to enhance their skills or develop new competencies and should be prepared to assist the employee in investigating opportunities.
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Transfer Eligibility
A UAB employee is eligible to apply for an open position if he or she:
- Has been in his or her current position for at least twelve (12) months;
- Has not received a written warning, suspension, imposed probation, or an unsatisfactory performance evaluation within the past 12 months;
- Meets or exceeds the minimum qualifications or requirements that are listed in the job posting.
Early Transfers
Exceptions to the 12-month waiting period are rare and managed on a case‐by-case basis.
Employees wishing to apply for a position before completing twelve (12) months of continuous service may request an exception by completing the Early Transfer Request Form. Prior to submitting the form, the employee must discuss and receive written approval from their supervisor to request an early transfer. Additionally, a copy of the written approval must be uploaded and attached to the form. If no supervisor approval is attached, the request will not be reviewed. Once a completed form is submitted, the request will be reviewed for consideration. Human Resources will make the final decision.
An employee making a request who is currently in their initial six-month probationary period, a 90-day transfer probationary period or serving an imposed probation as part of a corrective action may not be considered.
Early Transfer Request Form<Opens an external link.
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Application, Interview & Transfer ProcessEmployees can search for positions within UAB at uab.edu/careers. If the employee meets the eligibility requirements and wishes to be considered for a position, the following steps should be taken:
- Employees are encouraged to inform their current manager of their interest to seek a transfer.
- If eligible, the employee can apply for positions on the UAB website by submitting an application.
- Transfer applications are reviewed by Human Resources following the same process used for applications from external candidates.
Reference Checks
Satisfactory work performance during an employee’s time with UAB is a condition of transfer and hiring managers are authorized to contact previous or current managers as references. In all cases, the employee’s work record including, but not limited to, performance, attendance, and behavior will be used as valid criteria for determining suitability for a position.
Transition
A UAB employee is expected to provide sufficient notice to his or her current department. Biweekly paid employees are expected to give at least fourteen calendar days' written notice. Employees in administrative, supervisory, professional, or patient-care positions are expected to give at least thirty calendar days' written notice. An employee who is pursuing or has accepted a new position is expected to continue to fulfill the requirements of his or her current position until the transfer. Any plans for vacation or time off during this transition period, even if previously approved by the manager prior to the transfer request, are subject to change at the discretion of the current manager.