Standard Work Hours

Standard Monday through Friday hours for most administrative offices at the College are 8am to 5pm, and most full time staff members regularly work those hours, with an hour for lunch. Some administrative and support staff regularly or occasionally may work a different schedule due to the nature of their responsibilities. Facilities management staff have other work schedules, and security staff are scheduled for 24/7 coverage. Flexible scheduling to facilitate participation in the College’s Faculty/Staff Wellness program allows a half hour variance from the standard schedule. (See below*). 

Employees of the College are expected to be in their offices or on College business during their scheduled working hours. The College reserves the right to modify work hours to meet College needs. Because of the nature of their specific functions, certain offices are open in the evenings and on weekends, and there may be times when staff will be requested to work other than normally scheduled hours. 

Variable Scheduling

Due to the nature of our work, which benefits from collaboration and face-to-face meetings with colleagues, students and other constituencies, it is highly desirable to maintain a close approximation to the standard schedule. Working from home is generally not an acceptable alternative to normal office hours. 

From time to time a staff member may request a temporary variation in his/her normal schedule for personal reasons such as taking a class that is not available during other hours, or unanticipated child care, elder care or transportation concerns. Supervisors are encouraged to explore options with individuals who request a variation on a short-term basis. However, schedule variations are not appropriate for all work situations, and approval is at the discretion of the Vice President. Approval at the level of Vice President is required for any schedule variation. 

Flexible Scheduling to Facilitate Wellness Program Participation

To promote a campus culture where exercise and other healthy habits are valued and encouraged, College practice provides flexibility in staff work day scheduling to facilitate Faculty/Staff Wellness Program participation. The availability of flexible scheduling for Wellness Program activities varies based on the staffing needs of each College office and requires the approval of the supervisor and department head. Please note that the need to provide 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. office coverage may restrict the availability of flexible scheduling in some offices. 

Staff members may request a 30-minute variance in start times, lunch period or at the end of the day to facilitate participation in Faculty/Staff Wellness activities. Flexible scheduling may allow an earlier or later start time (7:30 a.m. or 8:30 a.m. instead of 8 a.m.), a shorter or longer lunch period (30 or 90 minutes rather than 60 minutes) and/or an earlier or later end of the work day (4:30 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. instead of 5 p.m.). 

For example, a full time staff member who normally works 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. might request to either start the work day at 7:30 a.m. or to take a 30-minute lunch in order to be able to leave work at 4:30 p.m. to participate in a 4:30 p.m. wellness program. Another individual might request to either start work at 7:30 a.m. or work until 5:30 p.m. in order to take a 90-minute lunch period with time to exercise, shower and eat lunch.