Employment Status and Records
Classifications
Employees of Keuka College are employed based on the position classifications, employment statuses, employment types, exempt/non-exempt designations in order to meet staffing and business requirements and accommodate employee needs and schedule preferences. Employees should refer to written benefit policies and plan documents to determine the employee benefits for which they are eligible based on their position classification, employment status, employment type, exempt/non-exempt designation and length of service.
Faculty
This is a Keuka College designation for all positions whose primary responsibility is the direct instruction of students. See Faculty Handbook for additional information about the “Ranked Faculty” designation.
Administrator
This is a Keuka College designation for all non-faculty staff positions whose primary responsibility is the management of the institution or of a customarily recognized division or department.
Professional Staff
This is a Keuka College designation for all non-faculty staff positions whose primary responsibilities require professional-level expertise within a specific function or field. This classification includes supervisors whose managerial duties do not represent the majority of their time or effort.
Support Staff
This is a Keuka College designation for all non-exempt staff positions at the College that are not student employment positions. Support staff employees are paid on an hourly basis.
Adjunct
This is a Keuka College designation for all positions whose primary responsibility is the direct instruction of students and who are employed on a per-course basis. See Faculty Handbook for additional information about the “Adjunct Faculty” designation.
Student Worker
This is a Keuka College designation for all positions for which only Keuka College students are eligible. This includes, but not limited to, work-study, resident assistants, peer mentors, and graduate assistants.
Exempt/Non-Exempt Classifications
In order to determine eligibility for overtime, minimum wage and certain employee benefits, the College classifies employees as follows:
• Full-Time Regular Employees – Employees who are regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week and who are not classified as seasonal or temporary.
• Part-Time Regular Employees – Employes who are regularly scheduled to work 20-29 hours per week. Although these employees have a regular schedule within this range, they may be required to work more than 30 hours in certain weeks based on operational needs.
• Limited Part-Time Employees – Employees who are regularly scheduled to work 19 hours or fewer per week.
• Variable Hour Employees – Employees who do not have regular work schedules. This may include, temporary, seasonal, per diem, adjunct instructors, assistant coaches, and student workers.
Employees are also classified as “exempt” or “nonexempt” for the purpose of overtime and minimum wage payments.
Exempt employees – Exempt employees are generally paid on a salary basis intended to compensate for all hours worked during each work week, regardless of the actual hours worked or schedule. Exempt employees are not eligible for overtime pay.
Non-Exempt employees – Non-exempt employees are eligible for minimum wage and overtime pay in accordance with federal and/or state wage and hour laws. Non-exempt employees are entitled to overtime premium pay at a rate of one and one-half times their regular rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 per workweek.
Employees will be informed of their initial employment classification during the hiring process. If an employee changes positions due to promotion, transfer, or other circumstances , the College will notify the employee if a change in classification or status applies.
If you have any questions regarding your employment classification or if you believe that you are incorrectly classified, please contact your immediate supervisor, Department and/or Division Head, and/or The Office of Human Resources.