Exception to Recruitment - Short Term Exceptions
Find information for supervisors regarding short term exceptions to hire a limited appointment or request a recruitment waiver
Read details below on the different types of exception or waiver:
Short Term Exceptions
An appointment on a temporary basis permissible by policy. To initiate an exception, the appointment must meet one of the following conditions:
- The appointment is 40% or less, fixed or variable, with an expected duration of 12 months or less.
- The appointment is 41% to 100% of time, fixed or variable, with an expected duration of 150 calendar days or less.
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A classified job description must be sent to HR and posted to the Job Description Library for any appointment that exceeds 5 months in duration.
To request an extension of a current limited appointment, send an e-mail to records@ucsd.edu with the following information:
- requisition number
- employee name and id number
- extension period
- total number of hours worked
- if the appointment time is greater than 5 month, a job description number is also required
Processing time (requests submitted with complete information)
- New requests: 48 hours for new request
- Extension requests: 24 hours
Recruitment Waiver
Policy allows a waiver to recruitment under certain conditions. To waive the recruitment process, all of the following conditions must be met:
- The individual is qualified.
- The waiver is for necessary business reason(s) e.g., demonstrated recruitment difficulty, transfer of function, or limited term project.
- The appointment is at 50% or more for longer than 5 months.
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A classified job description must be sent to HR and posted to the Job Description Library for any appointment that exceeds 5 months in duration.