Cornell University Job Sharing Expectations Checklist

In order for management representatives and staff involved in a job share arrangement to be clear about the expectations of such an arrangement, the following checklist should be reviewed and its responses communicated to ensure a mutual understanding of the terms of the job share. All participants involved in a job share arrangement, or researching the possibility of such, should read University Policy 6.7, "Flexibility In the Workplace." In addition, a complete position description, clearly defining the division of the duties between the job share participants, should be attached to this form.
1. On what date will the job share arrangement begin ?

2. What will be the specific schedule and time commitment for each staff member?
Individual 1:
Individual 2:

3. How flexible is the above schedule and are there are any conditions attached to such flexibility? (e.g., are the staff members allowed to "trade schedules" with each other? Does the supervisor require advance notice of any schedule modification?)(640 words or less)

4. Should either staff member need to take paid or unpaid time away from work (e.g., sick leave, vacation, leave of absence, etc.), what coverage arrangements will be required of the other staff member, if any? If the other staff member will be expected to cover during absences, will minimum advance notice to the staff member who is filling in be expected? How long will such coverage be expected to last, and are there any other terms of such coverage?(640 words or less)


 

5. Should either staff member leave the job share arrangement indefinitely (e.g., resign), what coverage arrangements will be required of the remaining staff member, if any? If there are coverage expectations, what minimum advance notice is expected to be provided to the staff member who is covering? How long will such coverage be expected to last, and are there any other terms of such coverage?(640 words or less)

6. Will there be any particular methods of communication between the job share staff members that will be used to allow for the smooth functioning and coordination of the position? (640 words or less)

7. How often will the job share arrangement be reviewed to assess whether it is meeting the needs of the department and the staff members?

8. Are there any other details of this job share arrangement?(640 words or less)