Alabama A&M University Non Academic Administrative – Supervisory Performance Evaluation
Office of Human Resources Rev. June 2015
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RATING GUIDE
Use the following guide when completing your ratings for the Employee Job Performance Factor and Summary
Rating of Employee Performance. You are encouraged to document your ratings with comments and supporting
examples. Comments are required for ratings: Requires Improvement and Unsatisfactory Performance.
Job Performance Factors Weight Performance Factor Weight
[1] Job Knowledge 05 [7] Directing/Appraising 05
[2] Quality of Work 10 [8] Communication 05
[31 Productivity 15 [9] Problem Solving/Decision Making 10
[4] Accepts Responsibility 05 [10] Work Commitment 10
[5] Public/Client Contacts 10 [11] Planning/Organizing 10
[6) Co-Workers Contacts 05 [12] Leadership 10
RATINGS:
[5] Outstanding Performance
[4] Exceeds Standards/Expectations
[3] Proficient Performance
[2] Requires Improvement
[1] Unsatisfactory Performance
[1] Unsatisfactory Performance (Less than 250 Points)
Rarely meets expectations for goals, objectives and job performance factors. Performance at this level is
clearly unacceptable and cannot continue. A specific plan for bringing performance to an acceptable level
should be clearly outlined in the Employee Development Plan. Immediate improvement is needed. Major
shortcomings in performance. Will require reassignment or separation if plans for progress are
unsuccessful.
[2] Requires Improvement (Between 251-350 Points)
Partially meets expectations for goals/objectives and job performance factors. Performance at this level is at
low expectations and should not be considered acceptable. Although several aspects of performance may
meet expectations, the work in general is below the level expected of a proficient employee. Employees
rated at this level are expected to improve to "Proficient Performance" in a relatively short period.
Improvement needed in some key job areas. Considerable guidance and supervision are required. Not all
planned objectives were completed within the established standards, and some position responsibilities
were not completely met.
[3] Proficient Performance (Between 351-400 Points)
Meets expectations for goals/objectives and job performance factors. Performance at this level is
satisfactory. May exceed expectations in some areas and require improvement in others, but on balance, the
work meet expectations, All position responsibilities were met and planned objectives were accomplished
within the established standard. There were no critical areas where accomplishments were less than
planned.
[4] Exceeds Standards/Expectations (Between 401-450 Points)
Consistently meets and frequently exceeds expectations for goals/objectives and job performance factors.
Good working relationships with subordinates, peers, and a superior is noted. Demonstrates extra effort and
above average ability.
[5] Outstanding Performance (More than 450 Points)
Consistently exceed expectations for goals/objectives and job performance factors. Performance at this
level is clearly unique and rarely attained. All position requirements were exceeded. All planned objectives
were achieved above the established standards, and accomplishments were made in unexpected areas as
well.