NC State University

Policy for Employee Transfer - Office of State Personnel Policy

Source Document: Office of State Personnel - Transfer

Additional References: HR Manual #303: Employee Transfer

Contact Info: Employment Services (919-515-2135).


As an agency of the state of North Carolina, NC State University is required to follow various federal and state laws and regulations, as well as policies and regulations of the University of North Carolina.

1. Purpose

1.1 A transfer is the movement of an employee from one state position to another without a break in service (non-pay status for more than 31 days). To promote employee career mobility, the university encourages departments to consider internal employees for vacant positions.

2. Covered Employees

2.1 All SPA (Staff) employees and persons employed by North Carolina State agencies are covered by this policy.