{"id":108382,"date":"2022-12-05T11:00:55","date_gmt":"2022-12-05T16:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/human-resources\/?p=108382"},"modified":"2024-02-15T11:48:11","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T16:48:11","slug":"take-your-next-step-ur-career-pathways-offers-roadmap-to-new-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/human-resources\/2022\/12\/05\/take-your-next-step-ur-career-pathways-offers-roadmap-to-new-destinations\/","title":{"rendered":"Take Your Next Step: UR Career Pathways Offers Roadmap to New Destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new career development program, UR Career Pathways, is now available to staff who want to explore professional opportunities within the University community. The program will roll out in phases, with the first phase focusing on opportunities for those who are interested in one of 17 positions which are currently in high demand.<\/p>\n

These positions currently include many in the healthcare field, such as licensed practical nurse (LPN) and pharmacy technician\u2014with more to come as the program expands. Qualified participants will receive education, guidance, and support in exploring and moving into these high-demand positions.<\/p>\n

As the largest private employer in upstate New York\u2014and one of the top ten largest employers in New York State\u2014the University of Rochester recognizes and appreciates the value of its remarkable faculty and staff. Supporting employees means cultivating growth, maximizing potential, and deepening job satisfaction.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are thrilled to launch UR Career Pathways<\/a>, a first-of-its-kind initiative at the University of Rochester,\u201d said Kathleen Gallucci, chief human resources officer. \u201cOur greatest assets are our faculty and staff. In order for the institution to fulfill our missions in education, research, and medicine, we must offer opportunities for learning that empower staff to realize their individual goals.\u201d<\/p>\n

This program is part of the University\u2019s commitment to supporting staff growth and development so that employees can build long-term careers at the University. As the largest private employer in upstate New York\u2014and one of the top ten largest employers in New York State\u2014the University of Rochester recognizes and appreciates the value of its remarkable faculty and staff. Supporting employees means cultivating growth, maximizing potential, and deepening job satisfaction.<\/p>\n

\u201cEmployees now have greater opportunities to seek new job paths, and receive the individualized, institutional support they need in order to advance as far as their talents can take them,\u201d said Stephanie Von Bacho, MSEd, M.S., R.N., senior director of Learning and Development, which oversees the program for the University. \u201cOur goal is a thriving, fulfilled workforce with a commitment to continued growth, together.\u201d<\/p>\n

Employee Benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n

UR Career Pathways is open to any University of Rochester employee who has been employed by the institution continuously and has been in their current position for at least the past 12 months; has received a favorable rating on their last performance review; is in good standing (no disciplinary action within the last six months); and has the recommendation and support of their current manager.<\/p>\n

Program benefits include:<\/p>\n