Supervisor Resources
Employees are our organization’s most valuable asset. Regardless of who, what or how you lead, there are a few things you need to know. Here, you’ll find resources to help you manage, develop, and support the members of your team.
Supervisor Handbook
Questions?
Contact HR4U
We are happy to help! Contact Organizational Development and Human Resources (ODHR)
by phone
on the HR4U helpline at 407-582-HR4U (4748).
You can also reach us via email below.
Supporting Employees
One of the many hats you wear as a leader is problem solver. The reality is, sometimes, employees come to you with needs, questions or challenges they need help navigating. Knowing how to help is difficult at times.
There is good news:
You don’t need to know all the answers, you just need to know where to turn for help.
ODHR offers employees a variety of services specific to their unique situations. Common
requests include:
If you need additional information or support, please contact the HR4U Helpline at 407-582-4748 (HR4U).
Recruitment
Atlas > Employees > Access Valencia EDGE graphic in the My Development Channel > The Recruitment Channel
Developing Employees
Consistently and purposefully engaging employees in conversations about their professional growth and development is crucial to their success. To aid you in that effort, we offer comprehensive development offerings including on-demand training through LinkedIn Learning and instructor-led training and development programs through ODHR, Faculty Development and the Peace and Justice Institute.
ODHR will also partner with you to identify and plan for team development. For questions or additional information, please call the Organizational Development and Human Resources helpline at 407-582-4748 (HR4U) or send an email to HR4U@valenciacollege.edu.
My Development
As you are focused on their development, don’t forget about your own. In addition to engaging in our robust development offerings, we invite you to learn with your colleagues during our Supervisor Summits. These sessions provide timely updates and training and development on topics specific to supervisors.
Managing Employees
Payroll
Our teams work hard. They deserve to be paid. As a supervisor, it is important that you are keenly aware of the Web Time Entry process and schedule to ensure the people you lead are paid accurately and in a timely fashion.
For more information, visit Payroll Services.
Managing Employee Performance
Managing employee performance is a critical part of your role. Managing performance is rooted in providing ongoing feedback and may include setting clear expectations, identifying opportunities for continued training and development, acknowledging and recognizing employee accomplishments and addressing concerns as they arise.
If you need additional information, coaching or support, we are here to help. Visit Employee Relations Resources, contact the HR4U helpline at 407-582-4748 (HR4U) or visit the Employee Relations Supervisor Toolkit in EDGE.
Types of Leave
There are several different types of leave to accommodate employees when they need time away from work. When an employee submits a leave request, please review and process the Certificate of Absence in the Manage and Request Leave system in Atlas.
For more information, visit Types of Leave.
Employee Check-Ins and Faculty Evaluations
Employee Check-Ins and Faculty Evaluations and are essential to helping employees meet expectations and achieve their professional goals.
In the My Performance Channel in The Valencia Employee Development Growth and Engagement (EDGE) is designed to help faculty, staff and supervisors set, track and manage these goals. The process should be completed on an annual basis. Please contact the HR4U helpline at 407-582-4748 (HR4U) if you have any questions.
Employee Development Funds
Valencia College supports professional development, employee life-long learning and employee performance improvement.
Benefitfocus Portal
The Benefitfocus communication portal is your gateway to your total rewards at Valencia College.