St. John Fisher College Performance Review
Three-Month Probationary
EMPLOYEE INFORMATION
It is the practice at St. John Fisher College to review an employee’s performance near the conclusion of the
three-month probationary status. The purpose of this document is to provide you with written feedback on
your performance and to inform you of your status with the College.
Section I of this memo captures a written summary of your performance for your first three months. Please
see the ratings below. Section II summarizes the areas that need further development as well as informs
you of your status with the College.
Employee Name: Click here to enter text.
Job Title: Click here to enter text.
Supervisor’s Name: Click here to enter text.
Date Three-Month Review Completed: Click here to enter text.
EMPLOYEE RATINGS
Ratings must be assigned at the end of the reporting period, although supervisors are encouraged to discuss
progress with employees during a mid-year assessment discussion. Employees and supervisors should assign
the following ratings:
Rating:
Definition:
Consistently Exceeds Expectations
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Maintains excellence in consistency; performs as a role
model
Exceeds Expectations
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Job performance meets and frequently exceeds
expectations
Consistently Meets Expectations
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Job performance consistently meets expectations
Does Not Consistently Meet Expectations
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Expectations are marginally or inconsistently met
Does Not Meet Expectations
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Self-explanatory
New To Position
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For employees who are in a new position with inadequate
time or opportunity to demonstrate or evaluate
performance
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Ratings: Consistently Exceeds Expectations, Exceeds Expectations, Consistently Meets Expectations, Does Not Consistently Meet
Expectations, Does Not Meet Expectations, New To Position
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Section I - SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS
The purpose of this section is to promote discussion of the performance of day-to-day duties and also the
values and behaviors that demonstrate how responsibilities are carried out. High performance is not only
"what" is accomplished but "how" it is accomplished.
which of the skills are being appropriately performed by the employee. Although the “New to Position” rating
has been offered for use with new employees, wherever possible, a qualitative rating choice should be used.
Communications, Teamwork, Interpersonal Skills
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Shares information with other team members
Exhibits good written and verbal communications skills
Understands the perspectives of others
Balances team and individual responsibilities
Contributes to building a positive team spirit
Able to build morale and lead team to goal objectives
Approaches others in a tactful manner
Reacts well under pressure
Treats others with respect and consideration
Supervisor Comments: Click here to enter text.
Supervisor Rating:
Choose an item.
Initiative, Reliability, Responsibility
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Generates new ideas/suggestions to improve the organization
Fosters change and become a change agent
Accepts responsibility for actions
Follows through on commitments
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Performance is completed with timeliness
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Is able to work effectively with little direction
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Establishes credibility with peers
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Follows instructions
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Keeps commitments
Supervisor Comments: Click here to enter text.
Supervisor Rating:
Updated: June 2015
Choose an item.
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Ratings: Consistently Exceeds Expectations, Exceeds Expectations, Consistently Meets Expectations, Does Not Consistently Meet
Expectations, Does Not Meet Expectations, New To Position
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Problem Solving, Planning, Organizing
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Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
Develops alternative solutions
Collects and researches data
Uses intuition and experience to complement data
Designs work flow with procedures
Prioritizes and plans work activities
Uses time efficiently
Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks
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Maintains a work space that is compliant with department – specific expectations
Supervisor Comments: Click here to enter text.
Supervisor Rating:
Choose an item.
Judgment
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Displays willingness to make decisions
Exhibits sound and accurate judgment
Supports and explains reasoning for decisions
Includes appropriate people in the decision making process
Makes timely decisions
Supervisor Comments: Click here to enter text.
Supervisor Rating:
Choose an item.
Organizational Support and Agility, Adaptability
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Follows policies and procedures
Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time
Supports organizational goals and values
Adapts to changes in the work environment
Manages competing demands
Changes approach or method to best fit the situation
Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events
Supervisor Comments: Click here to enter text.
Supervisor Rating:
Choose an item.
Customer Service
Updated: June 2015
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Ratings: Consistently Exceeds Expectations, Exceeds Expectations, Consistently Meets Expectations, Does Not Consistently Meet
Expectations, Does Not Meet Expectations, New To Position
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Manages difficult or emotional customer situations
Responds promptly to customer needs
Meets commitments
Responds actively, sensitively and in a timely manner to the needs of internal and external clients
Seeks input from clients for continuous improvement
Evaluates services provided to clients
Supervisor Comments: Click here to enter text.
Supervisor Rating:
Choose an item.
Leadership (Include or delete this section, as applicable)
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Demonstrates effective supervisory, mentoring, developing and motivating skills
Delegates effectively and empowers team members
Effectively leads, facilitates and models problem solving
Pioneers and supports risk-taking
Includes staff in planning and decision making, as well as process improvement
Improve processes, products and services
Holds staff members accountable
Provides timely, constructive and balanced feedback
Identifies training and development opportunities
Supervisor Comments: Click here to enter text.
Supervisor Rating:
Choose an item.
ADDITIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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Updated: June 2015
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Ratings: Consistently Exceeds Expectations, Exceeds Expectations, Consistently Meets Expectations, Does Not Consistently Meet
Expectations, Does Not Meet Expectations, New To Position
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Section II – Overall Comments/Areas for Development
Option 1: Employees not yet performing at a successful level:
Sample Text for next steps: Your temporary status with St. John Fisher College will be extended for an
additional 30 days, until DATE. Conversion to regular, full-time status is contingent upon successful
improvement of the areas identified in this section. If you are unable to meet expectations in these areas,
your employment may be terminated on or before DATE.
Area of Improvement 1
Area of Improvement 2:
Note: Supervisor can add additional areas of improvement if achievement is a reasonable expectation in the
time period allotted for improvement.
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Option 2: Employees performing successfully during probationary period and ready to move to regular fulltime status and goals for remainder of review year:
Sample Text for a successful completion of 3 months: As a result of a successful 3 month probationary
review, your probationary status with the College will be converted to regular full-time (part-time). Please
be advised that your performance will be monitored on a regular basis and an official review will be
completed each year. In preparation for that yearly review, please work with me (supervisor name) to
develop goals for the remainder of the review period. (End of 3-month probationary period through May
31) Congratulations on your transition.
I have had an opportunity to discuss this performance review with my supervisor. My signature below
does not indicate my agreement or disagreement with the contents of this form, only that I have seen and
read it.
Employee Comments: (optional)
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Employee Signature/Date
Updated: June 2015
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Supervisor Signature/Date
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