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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">An important message from FSU Office of Human Resources<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:10.0pt;line-height:115%"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">This message has been approved by Shelley Lopez, Director, Communications/Training & Organizational
Development, for distribution to all Department Representatives.</span></b><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E;mso-ligatures:none">Large volumes of Graduate Assistant Reappointments must be completed each semester. The Mass Appointments process
aids by allowing you to reappoint more than one employee at a time. Reference your BI HR Active Employees Report before mass opens to see who needs to be reappointed or changed. </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#782F40;mso-ligatures:none">Spring 2026 Graduate Assistant Mass Appointments</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#782F40;mso-ligatures:none"> </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Spring 2026 appointments must have a minimum appointment period of at least five (5) business days before the
first day of classes through the last day of finals, as outlined in the academic calendar. Appointments for teaching assignments that require grading duties shall continue through the grade submission deadline. Where practicable, graduate assistants appointed
in the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters should not have a break in funding.</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">GA Mass Appointments are entered by Department Representatives in OMNI HR and then made available in batches
to Department Managers for approval. As a reminder, effective September 27, 2024, the minimum hourly rate is $23.97. Please ensure your period amount calculation meets or exceeds this hourly rate. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#782F40;mso-ligatures:none">Timeline<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Before October 13<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Gather from your Academic Coordinator reappointment dates and funding.
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Pull the
<span style="color:maroon">FSU_NON_CITIZEN_BY_DEPT </span>query. For Visas expiring before/during the Spring Semester,
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Verify I-9 and provide a copy of the updated work authorization documents to
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="mailto:hr-edmdocs@fsu.edu"><span style="color:#0563C1">hr-edmdocs@fsu.edu</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">.
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">If a Graduate Assistant has an expired work authorization when Graduate Mass opens, the Graduate Assistant will not pull into Mass, and the department will need
to complete an ePAF to reappoint the employee. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Review new RAMP guidance from the
</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.research.fsu.edu%2Frise%2Fexport-controls%2Framp-ec%2F&data=05%7C02%7Chrms%40lists.fsu.edu%7Cde9c6c4c49424dbc31dc08ddf457ee5f%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C638935380666738263%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=WmT0RyVv%2FRh5r28HNLaW%2BoXXHK4425OHXOyn%2BjFVudo%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="https://www.research.fsu.edu/rise/export-controls/ramp-ec/"><span style="color:#0563C1">Research
Integrity, Security, and Ethics</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"> website.
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<span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Gather RAMP Export Control numbers, review RAMP for “Dates in Position,” and submit RAMP Request for Amendment for all applicable employees. Please allow ample
time for </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.research.fsu.edu%2Frise%2F&data=05%7C02%7Chrms%40lists.fsu.edu%7Cde9c6c4c49424dbc31dc08ddf457ee5f%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C638935380666767703%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=kA4oZAn1VzEJLNqlbiO7bB9dgTfz7vJ02ap5r%2BpPIzM%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="https://www.research.fsu.edu/rise/"><span style="color:#0563C1">RISE</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">
to process RAMP amendments if necessary. <o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Monday, October 13 – Wednesday, October 29</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"> </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Graduate Mass Appointments opens to Department Representatives (Originator) for entry.</span></i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"> </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Thursday, October 30 – Tuesday, November 4</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"> <b> </b> </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Open for Manager approval and edits for all Graduate reappointments.</span></i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Wednesday, November 5 – Thursday, November 13</span></b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Open for RISE review and vetting.</span></i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Graduate Mass Appointments available in OMNI HR.</span></i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Please reference the</span><u><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1;mso-ligatures:none">
</span></u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhr.fsu.edu%2Fsites%2Fg%2Ffiles%2Fupcbnu2186%2Ffiles%2FPDF%2FPublications%2Ftimeandleave%2FGraduate%2520Assistant%2520Schedule_0.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Chrms%40lists.fsu.edu%7Cde9c6c4c49424dbc31dc08ddf457ee5f%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C638935380666785487%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=tEPFsYvsjk8%2Fd7AHD5Z6rxvNdPh8O6cLx94qSqvNnjk%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/timeandleave/Graduate%20Assistant%20Schedule_0.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">Graduate
Assistant Mass Appointment Schedule</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"> and the
</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fhr.fsu.edu%2Fsites%2Fg%2Ffiles%2Fupcbnu2186%2Ffiles%2FPDF%2FPublications%2Ftraining%2FGraduateAssistantMassAppointments.pdf&data=05%7C02%7Chrms%40lists.fsu.edu%7Cde9c6c4c49424dbc31dc08ddf457ee5f%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C638935380666801692%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=LmjPB%2FYWRpmRQqMKsnboei85rzgEi22vQpsOuIyCVeE%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="https://hr.fsu.edu/sites/g/files/upcbnu2186/files/PDF/Publications/training/GraduateAssistantMassAppointments.pdf" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">Graduate
Assistant Mass Appointment Job Aid</span></a></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">. </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="vertical-align:baseline"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">Questions?</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black;mso-ligatures:none">
Please contact </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">Amelia Colorado at (850) 644-6846
<span style="color:black">or </span></span><u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none"><a href="mailto:hrcourtesydocs@fsu.edu" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#0563C1">hrcourtesydocs@fsu.edu</span></a></span></u><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;mso-ligatures:none">.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"> </span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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