Resources are now available online for Time and Effort Reporting using NYU's Effort Reporting System (ERS). A valid NYU NetID and password are required to view the following:

Resources

T&E Faculty Announcement (PDF 73kB)

Policy on Effort Reporting for Sponsored Programs at Washington Square (PDF 969kB)

Faculty Effort Guidelines (PDF 143kB)

Effort Reporting System Process Flowchart (PDF 227Kb)

Training on the Use of the Maximus ERS Presentation (PDF 500kB)
This overview of the ERS was presented at the training sessions held June 16–18, 2009.

Department Coordinator Quick Guide (PDF 271kB)

Certifier & PI Quick Guide (PDF 50kB)

Dental School Faculty Training Presentation (PDF 380kB)
This overview of the ERS was presented at the training session for Dental School faculty on July 9, 2009.

VPN Client Download and Setup Instructions

Online Tutorials

To take the following courses, users need a computer with Internet access, a web browser with Flash Player 7 or higher, and headphones or speakers.

ERS 101: An Introduction to the Effort Reporting System (Flash Player required; duration: 15 min.)
This course is an introduction to NYU's Effort Reporting System (ERS). It will answer questions about the system's features including: online certification, home departments, Certifiers, user roles, line certification, 9 over 12 conversion, salary caps, K-awards, and cost transfers.

ERS 201: All About the NYU Effort Reporting System (Flash Player required; duration: 30 min.)
This tutorial is a step–by–step review of the effort certification process using NYU's Effort Reporting System. It will cover the following scenarios: changing certifier assignments, pre-review of the effort form, certification by Principal Investigator, certification by faculty, post-review, reporting, and view/read-only pre-review.