Alabama A&M University Staff Performance Evaluation
Office of Human Resources Rev. June 2015
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STAFF PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION
Name:
Job Title:
Date of Evaluation:
Department/School:
AAMU Hire Date:
Time in Current
Position (years/months):
Unit:
Type of Evaluation:
Annual:
Other:
Rating Period:
From:____________
To:______________
Supervisor:
Years/months with
Supervisor:
Office of Human Resources
Alabama A&M University
Normal, AL 35762
Revised April 2011
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STAFF PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
To support a culture of personal and professional growth, the performance of each staff employee of the
University, whether full-time or part-time, will be evaluated each year. Performance evaluations are part
of the University’s goals of enhancing academic excellence and building a culture that values leadership
and employee development.
PURPOSE
The purpose of Staff Employee Performance Evaluations is to inform employees of the quality of their
work, to identify those areas needing improvement, set specific objectives for employee, and provide an
opportunity to discuss career goals and the support needed to meet those goals. Performance evaluations
also assist department heads and managers in evaluating their work force, identifying employee potential,
and establishing priorities for training, education, and reward.
ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS
Each employee will be evaluated by the supervisor to whom the employee reports. In cases of multiple
supervisors, the evaluation may be made by the supervisor who oversees the majority of the work or the
department head may require separate and independent evaluations by each supervisor.
As part of the performance evaluation, the supervisor and employee will review the Position Description
or equivalent document that includes a list of essential functions and physical requirements of the position
as well as notation of the employee’s Fair Labor Standard Act (FSLA) status. If no position description
exists for a position, then contact the Office of Human Resources to receive assistance in preparing one. If
the existing position description requires modification, then the employee and supervisor will draft and
discuss proposed updates as needed. The signed and dated original or proposed revised Position
Description must be sent to the Office of Human Resources for approval and final modification.
THE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION MEETING
The performance evaluation meeting will be held between the supervisor and employee as part of the
evaluation procedure to ensure that the employee understands his or her duties, the performance standards
and objectives established, and the areas requiring improvement. It is a time to share each person’s
evaluation of the employee’s work over the past year and to discuss differences. It is also time to set
goals for the next evaluation year or period. The employee and supervisor will each sign the evaluation
form to indicate that a discussion of the document occurred. In addition, the employee will be given the
opportunity to respond in writing to the oral and written evaluation.
A copy of the evaluation is given to the employee and the original shall be forwarded to the Office of
Human Resources to be kept in the employee's official personnel file.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For additional information regarding the evaluation process, please contact the Office of Human
Resources
Note: This evaluation tool has been revised. Therefore, please read each section carefully.
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I. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
List your primary job responsibilities as it relates to your job description, University’s Quality
Enhancement Plan (QEP), and NCAA Policies and Procedures and Compliance Issues (if applicable)
(Additional sheets may be attached):
II. ACCOMPLISHMENTS/ACHIEVEMENTS
Describe accomplishments you have made during the rating period or since your last performance review.
Examples of accomplishments include: achievement of goals set during the last review period,
involvement in special projects, improvements made in performance, action taken to improve service or
reduce costs, initiative taken to develop skills and the attainment of special licenses or certifications. You
should also include accomplishments that are part of your regular job duties (additional sheets may be
attached):
III. PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES
Using the rating scale described below, read each category and reflect on the employee’s performance of
job responsibilities. Select the rating that you believe best matches the employee's actual performance.
Any rating of NI or B requires comments and a plan for development to be attached to the evaluation.
RATING SCALE
E = Consistently exceeds expectations. Performance shows mastery of the skills and
tasks involved and exceeds desired results. Performance is consistently excellent,
and is characterized by major, outstanding achievements.
M = Consistently meets expectations. Performance displays a level of competence.
Performs a job with skills sufficient to achieve desired results to meet job
requirements. Performance is consistently good.
NI = Needs to improve. Performance in some areas is below acceptable levels and
indicates room for improvement to meet goals and objectives. Performance is
marginally satisfactory.
B = Below Standards. Immediate performance improvement is needed.
PD = Performance is developing. Improvement is needed to meet the goals and objectives on
a consistent basis. (For employees on probation or in training on a new assignment
or function.)
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PERFORMANCE CATEGORY
SUPERVISOR’S
COMMENTS
RATING
Quality of Work: Accuracy, thoroughness,
neatness and acceptance of finished product or
service to meet expectations. Provide quality
service to students, colleagues and the public.
Productivity: Volume of work performed meets
productivity goals. Makes productive use of work
time. Producing high-quality results.
Job Knowledge: Understanding of daily job
requirements such as equipment operation,
systems navigation, policies and procedures, and
methods.
Versatility: Showing flexibility to respond and
adjust to fluctuations in the workload or
operational priorities.
Managing Relationships: Works effectively with
other people. Maintains composure. Demonstrates
restraint and self-control in difficult situations.
Works effectively with individuals of diverse
backgrounds and abilities.
Attendance: Attendance and punctuality are
consistent. Being prudent in use of leave and
adhering to leave policies. When absent from
work, informs supervisor and insures work
assignments are completed. Attends Faculty/Staff
conferences, committee meetings as appropriate,
University sponsored programs (Founders’ Day,
Convocation, Graduation, etc.) and University
functions.
Communication: Expresses ideas and information
clearly in both oral and written form;
Demonstrates good listening skills and keeps
others informed including Supervisor, co-workers
and customers.
Organizing: Effectively plans and organizes work
by setting priorities and adjusts them to meet
changing needs.
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Teamwork: Can be counted on to help others
inside and outside the department to accomplish
the goals of the Unit and University. Works
effectively and productively as a team member.
Initiative: Self-motivated; Explores new ideas;
Encourage creativity, Seeking innovative solutions
and approaches; Adapts well to change in the work
environment.
Innovation: Identifies, develops and
communicates ideas/opportunities for the
department that may improve service and/or
reduce costs.
Professional Improvement: Consistently seeks
methods to improve his or her professional
development by attending meetings, seminars,
conferences, etc. Accepts responsibility and
accountability for own actions.
Reliability: Is dependable and follows through on
commitments in a timely manner. Can be relied
upon to see tasks through to completion.
Customer Focus: Takes initiative to understand
the needs of internal and external customers by
attentively listening to customer’s needs, ask
clarifying questions and provides needed
information and assistance. Being responsive to
student/faculty/staff needs. Takes advantage of
opportunities to provide service to the department,
the University and the community as appropriate.
Professionalism: As a representative of the
school, presents a businesslike appearance and
demeanor which would instill confidence in others.
Demonstrate restraint and self-control in difficult
situations.
Integrity: Complies with the Unit’s, University’s
and applicable outside agency’s Policies and
Procedures and Compliance Policies and
Guidelines.
Other:
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IV. SUPERVISOR'S COMMENTS
Summarize overall performance accomplishments and areas you encourage the employee to develop
during the next review period. If "NI" or "B" ratings are given, please provide comments to explain the
ratings (Additional sheets may be attached).
V. GOALS AND PROGRESS
Identify goals set during the last evaluation period and specific progress made on each (Additional sheets
may be attached).
Goals
Progress
VI. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
This section is to be completed jointly by the manager and employee after discussing performance ratings.
Decide on three to five areas of performance on which the employee will concentrate during the next
review period. Specify any needed training, job coaching or self-study which will support the employee in
accomplishing his or her goals (Additional sheets may be attached).
Developmental Plan Target Dates
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VII. GOALS
A goal is a statement of what you want to achieve in the next evaluation period. Goals may be developed
with your supervisor and are related to the unit and/or departmental goals as well as the University goals.
Goals are to be monitored and re-evaluated periodically and may change due to circumstance or time.
Well written goals are S M A R T: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Results Oriented, and Time Bound.
(You may attach the Goal Setting Form) (Additional sheets may be attached).
VIII. EMPLOYEE COMMENTS
Please write any comments you would like included with your performance review. (Additional sheets
may be attached)
IX. SIGNATURES (This section must be completed)
Evaluating Manager/Supervisor (print name/title) Date
This report represents my true and complete appraisal of this employee during this appraisal
period.
Evaluating Manager/Supervisor (Signature) Date
I have had the opportunity to review this document and discuss its contents with my supervisor.
My signature acknowledges that I have been informed of my performance ratings but does not
necessarily indicate agreement or disagreement and a copy was given to me.
Employee’s Signature Date
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Performance Evaluation System
Annual Goal Setting Form
Name Job Title
Unit/Department Date
A goal is a statement of what you want to achieve in the next evaluation period. They may be developed
with your supervisor and are related to the unit and/or departmental goals, as well as the University goals.
Goals are to be monitored and re-evaluated periodically and may change due to circumstances or time.
Well written goals are SMART: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Results Oriented, and Time Bound.
Goal:
Completion Date
Tasks to accomplish goal
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2.
3.
Goal:
Completion Date
Tasks to accomplish goal
1.
2.
3.
Goal
Completion Date
Tasks to accomplish goal
1.
2.
3.
Note: This form may be duplicated to state additional goals.
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