Office of the Vice President for Administration

Labor Relations
413 Academy Street Room 256
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-2769
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Labor Relations and Human Resources

Assistant Vice President for Labor Relations oversees the following units:

Americans with Disabilities Office (ADA)
Facutly and Staff Assistance Program
Human Resources
Labor Relations


Americans with Disabilities Office (ADA)
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The Americans with Disabilities Office (ADA) serves as a resource for University of Delaware students, faculty, staff, and visitors with disabilities. The ADA office assists students with disabilities so that they can participate in all aspects of campus life, and provides support for faculty and staff with disabilities so that they may contribute their talents to the University workforce. The office assists visitors with disabilities so that they may enjoy the wide variety of activities taking place at the University of Delaware. A disability caucus comprised of individuals from various departments also advises the University of disability issues.

Americans with Disabilities Office (ADA)
413 Academy Street, Rm. 165
(302) 831-4643
and TDD (302)831-4563
adaoffice@udel.edu


Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
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The Faculty and Staff Assistance Office provides assessment, counseling and referral services for faculty and staff. Issues such as alcohol and drug abuse, personal and interpersonal difficulties, handling stress, depression and anxiety, coping with loss and dealing with difficult work relationships are addressed in workshops, as well as individual and group sessions. The Office also provides mediation services for academic departments and administrative units in instances where there is a need for assistance to sustain a productive work environment.

Faculty and Staff Assistance Program
413 Academy Street, Room 256
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-2414

Human Resources
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Human Resources
413 Academy Street
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-2171

Benefits Services
Administers a comprehensive benefits program for University faculty, staff and retirees. The University's Flexible Benefits Program includes medical (Comparison of Health Plans, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Care and Aetna) dental, life and disability insurance, as well as the option for employees to participate in Flexible Spending Accounts. Other major programs include retirement plans (Fidelity, TIAA-CREF, and State Pension) and educational benefits. The Office also provides pre-retirement counseling services and handles record keeping for the Employee Wellness Program.

Benefits Services
413 Academy Street
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-2171

ben-serv@udel.edu

Classification and Compensation
Handles classification and compensation matters for the University's professional and salaried staff.

Classification and Compensation Office
413 Academy Street
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-2171
hrclass@udel.edu

Payroll and Systems Administration
Payroll and Systems Administration is responsible for recording all personnel actions at the University, such as hiring, promotion, leaves, sabbaticals, reclassifications and resignations and ensuring that these actions adhere to University policies.

Payroll and Systems Administration
413 Academy Street
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-8677
hrsystemsadmin@udel.edu


Recruitment and Employment
Recruitment and Employment coordinates and provides support to the campus community with their recruiting and hiring needs.  The office provides support for the recruitment web process and monitors hiring and promotional activity to insure affirmative action compliance.  Searches for salaried and hourly staff vacancies are centralized within the Recruitment and Employment Office.  The office monitors the recruitment of academic and professional positions which are conducted at the college/departmental level.  The office serves as a liaison with advertising agency and temporary staffing agency to support the needs of the University community.  The office also facilitates New Employee Orientation.

Recruitment and Employment
413 Academy Street
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-2171
hremployment@udel.edu


Training and Career Development
Training and Career Development assists all campus units and their employees with matters pertaining to organizational training, employee development, and program design. Individual counseling is available for employees regarding career development and resume preparation. The office administers the HR Liaison breakfasts, Service and United Way programs and coordinates the activities of the Professional, Salaried Staff, Human Resources Advisory Councils.  The office also manages the Performance Appraisal process for salaried and professional staff.

Training and Career Development
413 Academy Street
Newark, DE 19716
(302) 831-2171
EmployeeTraining@udel.edu

 

Labor Relations
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The Office of Labor Relations promotes fair and stable labor relations. Working principally with professional, salaried and hourly staff, the Office handles professional and salaried staff grievances; and helps mid- and senior-level managers better understand how to deal effectively with employees. The Office also is responsible for the administration of the University's AFSCME contracts with hourly and skilled craft employees, unemployment and worker's compensation, Family Medical Leave Act, and other labor laws.

Office of Labor Relations
413 Academy Street, Room 256
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 831-2414
labor-relations@udel.edu