Months 2 to 3

• Supervisors should outline performance expectations and goals that are to be achieved early in the new employee's career at Miami University.

• Classified Staff should have a mid-probationary evaluation and an end-of-probation evaluation.
• The Supervisor will receive an email notifying them to begin the mid-probationary evaluation process for the probationary employee.
• There are different probation periods for different types of Classified Staff employees, as described in MUPIM 20.6 (see Probationary Periods and Probation for Part-Time Workers).
• Unclassified staff may or may not have a mid or end-of-probation evaluation.

• For part-time and full-time employees, OPERS (staff) and STRS (faculty) require your election to be made within 180 days of hire.
• For full-time employees, election of an alternative retirement plan (ARP) must be made within 120 days of hire. See the Benefits interactive video (staff-OPERS or faculty-STRS) for details on choosing an ARP plan.

The primary focus during this time frame is becoming proficient in your role. Unclassified and Classified Staff will have opportunities for training. Speak with your supervisor about specific training that is available (software, systems, etc.) to equip you with the tools needed for you to perform your job.