Job Offer Tools
Helps with the question; "I have selected a final candidate, now what do I do?"
- Utilize the Salary Determination Tool to establish a starting salary. This tool replaces the formulaic salary calculation and uses a quartile approach.
- Using the guidelines within the quartiles, and considering internal equity and budget, salaries can be determined by reviewing the successful candidate's competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities) and experience, along with an assessment of demonstrated performance (e.g. time progression in prior employment).
- A current University of Utah employee may not be hired to another University of Utah position until they have successfully completed their probationary period.
- When hiring a current University of Utah staff employee who is transferring, the hiring department may only offer a pay increase if the new job is a higher grade.
- HR Employment Services is available to provide guidance on the Salary Determination Tool and to assist hiring managers with setting individual salaries, if needed.
- Staff Offer Letter Templates (Required) - Effective July 1, 2026, after a conditional job offer is made
and accepted, a written offer letter must be given to the Hired employee and attached to the ePAF.
One of the templates below must be used.
