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Mary Anne Morgan Director Mary Anne is responsible for the overall administration of the Office of IFAS Human Resources. She consults with administrators regarding all human resource matters involving faculty such as tenure, promotion, and permanent status; recruitment and hiring; policy development; and investigation of performance issues and disciplinary actions. She serves as the IFAS liaison with the UF Provost’s Office, University General Counsel, and the Vice President, UF Human Resource Services. Mary Anne also serves as the IFAS civil rights officer.
Brent D. Ransom Assistant Director - Employment and Academic Support Brent is responsible for faculty recruitment (state and county), UF and USDA Equal Employment Opportunity compliance, and the USDA human resources plans of work and reports. He provides leadership to search and screening committees, compiles and analyzes applicant and employee demographic information, and coordinates the county extension faculty screening committee.
Susan H. Hudson Assistant Director - Administrative Service Susan is responsible for the all personnel actions (new hires, annual contracts, resignations, retirements, etc.) for faculty, staff (TEAMS and USPS), temporary employees (OPS), and graduate students. She handles tenure, permanent status, and promotion actions and related policies and processes for faculty. She reviews and processes staff position descriptions, and reviews, updates, and disseminates operational policies and procedures. Susan serves as liaison with academic affairs, the graduate school, and the UF Office of Human Resource Services.
David L. Hermelbracht Assistant Director - Retirement and Academic Support David is responsible for retirement counseling and handles all federal faculty benefits, which include federal health insurance, federal life insurance, and federal retirement. He serves as the liaison with the federal workers’ compensation office and with the USDA Office of Personnel Management. David audits and certifies sick leave records for all faculty who resign or retire and processes these payments.
Kevin Clarke Assistant Director - Division of Human Resource Services - IFAS Satellite Office Kevin is responsible for coordination of disciplinary actions for IFAS staff (USPS and TEAMS) employees, counsels supervisors regarding employee performance or conduct issues, and assists with related correspondence. He interprets UF policies and regulations relative to standards for performance. Kevin investigates disciplinary situations involving staff, and counsels employees who have received discipline regarding their rights of appeal or grievance. He also assists employees and supervisors with collective bargaining issues and grievances.
Harriett Y. Davis Administrative Services Coordinator I Harriett handles the processing of all personnel actions for faculty, staff (TEAMS and USPS), and temporary (OPS) appointments. She processes all graduate student appointments, and reviews and processes all post-doctoral appointments. Harriett handles and resolves payroll problems.
Janette Rawls Benefits Coordinator - Office of Human Resource Services - IFAS Satellite Office Janette is responsible for new hire and open enrollment period benefits enrollments for all state (non-federal) faculty, and staff (TEAMS and USPS) and serves as the main resource person for IFAS employees for all UF fringe benefit programs. She maintains a library of printed materials regarding the current fringe benefit programs, and she assists IFAS employees in making changes to their existing coverage such as changing beneficiaries and adding dependents. Janette also coordinates the probationary follow-up program for IFAS staff.
LeeEsther A. Wallace Executive Secretary LeeEsther provides secretarial and administrative support to the director; coordinates internal and external contacts and communications for the director; arranges meetings, conferences, and interviews; and serves as the contact for the IFAS Human Resources Web Site. LeeEsther is responsible for the coordination of numerous human resource committee activities.
Kristen L. Kovalsky OPS Aassists the office by serving as the main office receptionist. Answer phones, greet visitors, files, copy, scan, delivery and pickup on campus.
(Donna Rowland) Administrative Assistant Donna assists with faculty recruitment and provides assistance to search and screening committees. She oversees all county extension job positions and works closely with applicants to ensure they meet all requirements. She is also responsible for advertising positions and maintaining Web Sites, and serves as a member of the office support team.