Flexible Work Schedule
Flexible Schedule (“flex work”) allows employees to work hours that differ from their unit’s normal work schedule to achieve better work-life balance. Flexible scheduling is a management option and not a universal employee benefit. Appropriate coverage and all regular departmental functions must be maintained during the University’s normal working hours. Flex work arrangements may include:
- Compressed work week: working four workdays instead of the normally scheduled five workdays while continuing to work 37.5 hours per week.
- Alternative work schedule: working five workdays during the normal workweek but with work hours other than the Mon-Thurs 8:00am-5:00pm and Fri 8:00am-12:30pm.
Eligibility Guidelines
The employee must:
a) Occupy an eligible job classification or position with duties considered appropriate for flex work;
b) Completed at least 12 months of service at Coastal Carolina University in an FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) position; and
c) Not have been issued a Notice of Substandard Performance or disciplinary action in the last 12 months.
A self-assessment tool, included in the application, will reveal whether the employee has the requisite qualities and skills conducive to flexible schedules (to be confirmed by supervisor). Suitability for flex work must also consider the nature of the position and the functions performed in the department.
Please note that participation in this program is a privilege and can be revoked at any time, for any reason, without prior notification.
Process
Employees are highly encouraged to discuss their desired flexible schedule with their supervisor BEFORE making any formal requests in the system. Employees interested in a flexible schedule must submit an application here.
Employees who have previous remote work arrangements on file that were part of the pilot program and would like to continue in the program, must complete a new remote work application online.
Training
All employees and their supervisors who were approved for remote work must complete the “Mandatory Training Remote Work and Flex Schedule Training” module prior to applying for the program. This course can be accessed here.
Incidents That May Revoke Agreement
The agreement states, “I agree and understand that remote work or flexible schedule is a management option, not a universal employee benefit; the decision to allow remote/flex work is solely at the discretion of the University; it may be revoked at any time for any reason and is not a grievable action.”