This is the most critical branching point. It determines whether you need a new hire PAR, an eContract renewal/extension, or an eConcurrent to add a concurrent position from another UMBC department. Check PeopleSoft Job Data before proceeding.

Beginner rule: Determine the employee status first, then choose the correct transaction.
• No active UMBC appointment = Hire PAR or Rehire PAR depending on status.
• Renewal/extension in the same OCAM center = eContract.
• Active appointment in another UMBC unit = eConcurrent.

eContract = reappointment or extension within the same OCAM center.
eConcurrent = adding a concurrent OCAM position when the student already has an active appointment in another UMBC unit.