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Promotions

A promotion is the assignment of an employee to a job in a higher job classification or pay grade. Stony Brook encourages internal development and promotions of current employees.

Employees may be promoted by either:

  • Applying for a posted vacant position.
  • As a result of a permanent significant increase or change in an employee's duties and responsibilities.

Promotions are a positive mechanism for attaining operational and employee recognition goals. It is better to promote an employee prior to their performing the work for an extended period of time.

Determining compensation for a promotion is a critical decision. While intended to reward the successful candidate, care should be taken to avoid creating compensation problems among peers, such as salary inequities. Consider:

  • The salaries of others in similar positions.
  • The length of time an employee has been in the title.
  • Prior experience, etc.

It may not always be appropriate to increase a newly promoted employee's salary to the same level as an employee who has been in the title for several years. The backgrounds of each affected employee (both at Stony Brook and before arriving at Stony Brook) should be assessed in making these decisions.

Note: At the time of promotion, the employee must receive a pay increase. The increase may be from 5 to 15 percent of the current base salary, or to the minimum of the salary range of the new grade, whichever is greater. (Requests above 15 percent require a detailed justification and Presidential approval).

How do I request a promotion for my employee?
Submit the following to Classification and Compensation:
  • If the promotion is a result of a permanent significant increase/change in duties/responsibilities, a revised job description documenting the change in duties and essential functions is required. Classification and Compensation will evaluate the position to determine the appropriate title and level and the department will be notified.
  • For all promotions, submit a Human Resources Processing Form changing the employee's title grade and salary. Include a copy of the approved job description or the personnel requisition announcing the vacancy. Exceptions require Classification and Compensation review.
Required Forms
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