Employee Handbook

Overview

This Employee Handbook is published by the Office of Human Resources to acquaint you with Santa Fe College policies, procedures, compensation and benefits information, and details specific to Faculty, Administrative & Professional, and Career Service employees.

We encourage you to review it carefully and refer to it throughout your employment with the College.

Introduction

An overview of the handbook's purpose, a welcoming message from the President, and key statements on equal opportunity, accreditation, the college's mission, values, and goals.

Section 1 - General Information

Details on campus resources, facilities, and services including athletics, fitness centers, bookstores, campus locations, safety protocols, professional development, and work hours.

Section 2 - Human Resource

Comprehensive information on employee benefits, insurance options, retirement plans, time off and leaves of absence, payroll procedures, sexual harassment policies, and workers' compensation.

Section 3 - Faculty and Academic Management

Guidelines specific to faculty, covering college senate, adjunct resources, student and instructional information, contracts, salary details, evaluations, and intellectual property.

Section 4 - Administrative and Professional

Information tailored for administrative and professional staff, including salary schedules, terms of employment, promotions, reassignments, performance evaluations, and time off.

Section 5 - Career Service

Details for career service employees, such as the career service council, awards programs, salary statements, work schedules, overtime, evaluations, probationary periods, and grievance procedures.

Last Page Update: March 2, 2026