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First Time Supervisor Program

Selection Criteria

The First Time Supervisor program will include a diverse class of up to 20 participants. The following are the minimum requirements to be considered for the program:

• Recommendation and full endorsement from current manager (i.e. manager nomination for program)
• Full-time Duke employee with minimum of three years of continuous service
• Performance, as defined by the department, which "fully achieves or meets standards" for the previous two years of continuous service. Applicants with "exceeds standards" will be given priority consideration.
• Minimum of a high school diploma is required depending on the supervisory/managerial position the individual is working toward (some positions will require an associate's, bachelor's or advanced degree).
• Consistent demonstration of expertise in field appropriate to applicant's area of responsibilities.
• Acceptance of a retention agreement for two years following completion of program.

Because of the competitiveness of the program, the highly selective application process will include the following:

• Completion of electronic application to be submitted to manager (requests information about the participant's accomplishments, career goals and understanding of the program).
• Nomination by manager to PDI .
• Manager must identify a mentor for participant.
• Final review and endorsement of nominations by senior HR administrator for school, entity or functional area.
• Recommendation by selection committee (based on program application and structured interview).

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