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FAQs

The following list of frequently asked questions is updated on an ongoing basis. Please submit your question(s) to HR by e-mailing hr@sfccmo.edu.

Applying for a vacant position

External applicants are required to submit an SFCC application for employment with additional materials as stated in the vacancy announcement. Applicants will receive notification of receipt of their application materials.  HR/Payroll Services will not forward incomplete applications to the search committee.  Only applications that have been processed through HR/Payroll Services will be accepted.  If you are considered for an interview you will be called by an HR staff member or College representative.  Applicants who are interviewed by the search committee and not selected will receive written notification of their non-selection from human resources.

Temporary Positions

At times, the College may need temporary help.  Temporary positions are not eligible for health, dental, life, or additional benefits with the exception of retirement if the employee works a specified amount of time.  Please contact extension 202 for questions regarding Missouri Teacher Retirement requirements.

FLSA Status: Exempt & Non-Exempt

Employees who are employed in positions that are exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act are not required to submit monthly time sheets; this category includes faculty and professional staff.  Classified employees are non-exempt and eligible for overtime. Classified employees must submit a completed time sheet with total hours worked and paid time off with the signature of the immediate supervisor.  If you have questions about how to report time worked, paid time off or the calculation of overtime, contact HR, ext. 480.

Serious Illness or Birth/Adoption of a Child

If you are absent more than three days, or have recently experienced the birth or adoption of a child, you are required to contact human resources.  You may qualify for protection under the Family Medical Leave Act.  Your available vacation and sick leave balances will be used during this period of leave.  You will be eligible for health/dental, life insurance and retirement benefit coverage.

Employee Relations

If you feel you have been discriminated against, experienced workplace harassment, or need to file a grievance; please contact the HR/Payroll Services Director immediately at ext. 480. Workplace harassment or discrimination of any type will not be tolerated at SFCC; we value and respect the differences of all prospective and current employees.

Employee Recognition

HR wants to know if you have experienced outstanding service from an employee or have noticed an employee doing a great job! Please contact extension 481 with employee recognition ideas or submissions.

Injured on the Job

If you are injured while working at SFCC, please complete an injury report form.  If you are injured on the job between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. contact extension 480. Otherwise, if necessary seek emergency care and have your supervisor contact HR the following work day.

Professional Development

If you wish to participate in professional development at SFCC, you need to register through the HR office.  If you have questions about how to record time worked during attendance at on campus or off campus professional development workshops please contact ext. 480.

Performance Appraisals

If you have questions regarding your performance appraisal, contact ext. 480.  HR wants you and your supervisor to have all the necessary performance management tools to ensure your success at SFCC!