University Human Resources

Flexible Work

Brown’s Alternative Work Assignments (AWAs) offer innovative approaches to meeting the University’s operational needs while promoting balance between work and personal life for its staff. Depending on the needs of the department, AWAs may be a beneficial alternative to the University’s regular work schedule that allows the University to meet business needs while providing greater workplace flexibility.

An Alternative Work Assignment (AWA) is an agreement between the University and an employee in a staff position that includes modifications to work locations (e.g., employee’s residence), work schedules or other assignments that could differ from traditional University operating standards and practices.

AWAs must be in the University’s best interest and adhere to all laws; can vary by school/department/unit; and may not be suitable or available for every job type.

If you have any questions about flexible work options, please email futureofwork@brown.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Work Schedule

Work Locations

Compensation

Accommodations and Equipment

For Managers

Brown has provided this page as a guide to help all AWA-eligible staff, as well as staff and faculty members who approve AWA agreements, to comply with Brown University’s AWA policy and to understand how to establish or request a change to an AWA.

If there is a conflict between the language on these pages and the AWA policy, the AWA policy will prevail. If there is a conflict between the language in one of Brown’s union collective bargaining agreements and these pages or the AWA policy, the union contract language will prevail.

The information in these pages does not attempt to address the special requirements of all employees or positions. Please contact University Human Resources if this information does not address your situation.