Submit Resignation

Submit Resignation

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Submit Resignation

Job Aid for all Employees

Last Updated: Dec 30, 2025 

Contact Information

For more information about this job aid, please contact hrs-employment@uni.edu

Overview

This job aid will assist with an employee submitting their own resignation in UNI Works. Using this UNI Works task will end all positions at the university.

Warning

Faculty and Staff who are resigning from the university, you must complete the following before submitting your resignation in UNI Works:

  1. Review 4.18 Terminations & Terminal Vacation Pay university policy.

  2. Outside of UNI Works, create and save a resignation letter, which can be securely attached during step 7 below.

Submit Resignation

Warning

Using this UNI Works task will end all active positions at the university. If you have multiple positions and wish to resign from only one position, please contact your manager and they will complete a separate transaction on your behalf.

Step 1: Click the Profile icon, then click the View Profile button. 

Submit Resignation Step 1
Step 1

Step 2: From the Employee Profile, click Actions > Job Change > Resign.

Submit Resignation Step 2
Step 2

Step 3: In the Proposed Termination Date field, type or click the calendar icon to select the date you would like the termination to take effect.

Submit Resignation Steps 3, 4 and 5
Steps 3, 4 and 5

Step 4: In the Reason for Resignation field, click the menu icon to select the appropriate option.

Step 5 (Optional): In the Additional Reason for Resignation field, click the menu icon to select any additional reasons.

Step 6 (Optional): In the Comment box, type any supporting information. 

Warning

Comments will become part of your official documentation.

Step 7 (Required for Faculty & Staff): In the Attachments section, click the Select Files button to add your resignation letter.

Step 8: Click the Submit button.

What Happens Next

The resignation will route to your manager and the appropriate HR Partner for review and approval. You can view the status of the business process at any time by clicking on My Tasks > Archive > Process.