Grid Server Administration

GRID SERVER ADMINISTRATION Page Sections GRID SERVER ADMINISTRATION Administrative Access Generating SSH Keys with Puttygen Run Putty & Create Accounts Connecting to the Console Winscp – To Import Connections Stored in Putty Server Specs The AvaCon grid is hosted on a dedicated server that is leased from Limestone Networks. Administrative Access Administrative access to the […]

CHAPTER 10

Resources for HR

The following links include additional information that may be of interest for members of the HR team regarding best practices for Human Resources and understanding employment law. Employment Law Guide: A Practical Guide to Understanding Massachusetts Employment Law Boston Bar Association The Non-Profit’s Guide to Human Resources: Managing Your Employees & Volunteers NOLO (Note this […]

Records Retention Policy

RECORDS RETENTION POLICY AvaCon takes its obligations to preserve information and documents necessary for audits, financial or governmental reporting, litigation, or investigations seriously. Therefore, this policy is adopted to govern the records retention policy of the organization. From time to time, the AvaCon Executive Board may issue a notice, known as a “legal hold”, suspending […]

Termination & Exit Interview

TERMINATION & EXIT INTERVIEW Page Sections TERMINATION & EXIT INTERVIEW Remove Access to Accounts & Services Google Apps Domain Other Online Accounts OpenSimulator Grids Exit Interview Process All volunteers and employees at AvaCon are “at will” employees. When an employee, volunteer staff member, or Independent Contractor’s employment or business relationship with AvaCon is terminated, a […]

Onboarding New Employees

ONBOARDING NEW EMPLOYEES Page Sections ONBOARDING NEW EMPLOYEES Employee Personnel Files Accounts Welcome Email Google Docs Social Media & Web Account Services AvaCon Grid This page contains important information about the steps that must be taken when a new employee is hired and “onboarded” to AvaCon.  For a full checklist of each step of the […]

Processing Job Applications

PROCESSING JOB APPLICATIONS Page Sections PROCESSING JOB APPLICATIONS Written Job Description Process for Setting Up New Position Recordkeeping Processing Incoming Applications Closing an Open Position To be in compliance with industry best practices and federal reporting requirements, we must keep good records regarding all open position postings and any applications we receive from potential hires. […]

Recruitment & Interviewing

RECRUITMENT & INTERVIEWING Page Sections RECRUITMENT & INTERVIEWING Recruitment & Advertising Open Positions Recruiting a Diverse Applicant Pool Know What Can and Can’t Be Asked in an Interview   Recruitment & Advertising Open Positions As new positions open or become available, AvaCon’s Executive Board will work with members of the appropriate team to develop a […]

CHAPTER 8

Indirect Cost Plan

INDIRECT COST PLAN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES RATE – INDIRECT COST PLAN 2011 AVACON, INC. (FEIN: 27-2428600)   A. INTRODUCTION AvaCon, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity nonprofit corporation located in Rehoboth, MA, USA. AvaCon, Inc. (“AvaCon”) administers a variety of programs funded by charitable donations, ticket sales to events, and other institutions. These programs include conventions […]