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Phone: (E) 956-665-2451

Phone: (B) 956-882-8205

Email: OrgDevelopment@utrgv.edu

Email: employeetraining1@utrgv.edu

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Person of Interest (POI) Request Form

Instructions to Request a Person of Interest (POI) Account

Sponsoring Department/Supervisor are responsible for the following documents:

 1. Complete and submit the following information to HRpartners@utrgv.edu

  1. POI form
  2. POI approval form or a signed letter granting approval (the approver must be at the level of Dean, Associate VP, or higher).

2. At the same time, please make sure you inform the applicant to submit a background check: https://utrgv.quickapp.pro/apply/applicant/new/5385

A background check takes approximately 3-5 business days to complete. In some cases, even longer depending on counties, states, etc.

HR will review the submitted file. If we have any questions, HR partners will contact the sponsoring department.

To access the POI form click here

FAQs:

  1. Do POIs receive an ID? Yes, once approved by the guest can obtain an ID.
  2. Do POIs receive a parking pass? Yes
  3. Can my POI request be denied? Yes, for example:
    1. if the POI performs work that would otherwise require payment of a wage (unless POI is a contractor or part of a grant). 
    2. For an ex-employee of UTRGV who the department wants to keep to close things out. 
    3. For someone wanting to volunteer their time. UTRGV has a volunteer policy that must be followed.
  4. After the documents are submitted what happens next? HR will review the information (including the criminal background check) and keep the department and supervisor informed of next steps.
  5. Who makes the final POI decision? After reviewing the documentation, HR will make the final decision to approve or deny a POI.
  6. How does a POI get access once they are approved? Once the POI is entered into PeopleSoft a Peoplesoft number is created.  The POI will receive an automated activation email within 24hours. The guest must be on the lookout to review the email to activate the account.