An employee may elect to resign or leave the University voluntarily through mutual agreement with the University. The employee should submit a written resignation giving two (2) weeks notice to his or her supervisor. Resignations also occur when:

• An employee walks off the job.
• An employee is absent for three (3) consecutive work days without the supervisor's permission, except when an emergency precludes giving notice.  Work days are considered consecutive even when broken by normal non working days such as holidays or weekends.
• An employee fails to return to work, within the prescribed time limits, following an authorized leave of absence.

This employment transaction should be processed via Electronic Personnel Action Form (EPAF). In order to process transactions via EPAF please complete the required EPAF training.

10 business days prior to Separation Date.

1. To access the EPAF you must enter through LoboWeb via myUNM portal.  For complete instructions see EPAF Login Job Aid.

2. Complete Staff Resignation EPAF.  For complete instructions see Staff Resignation EPAF Job Aid.

3. Ensure that the resignation letter is attached to EPAF.  For complete instructions see Banner Document Managment System Job Aid.

4. Have employee complete Separation Checklist and return to the HR Service Center.

5. If applicable complete one of the following: 

• Exit Interview Survey
• In-Person Exit Interview

• UAPPM #3225, Separation of Employment
• UAPPM #3400, Annual Leave
• UAPPM #3410, Sick Leave

• Separation Checklist
• Exit Interview Survey
• In-Person Exit Interview

• UAPPM #2000, Responsibility and Accountability for University Information and Transactions