Job Families

 

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  • A classification system based on functional occupations and duties performed
  • Each Job Family has a unique description
  • Provides
    • (1) consistent position alignment,
    • (2) career ladder structure, and
    • (3) external salary survey benchmarks 

 


Job Family Criteria

Definitions

Position Description
A Position Description is a general description of a job that includes work preformed, the level of responsibility, and the skills, effort, and conditions required of the work preformed.

Job Family
A Job Family is position grouping where jobs are categorized based on similar types of work

Position Classification Code (PCLS Code)
The PCLS is used to identify if a position is exempt or non-exempt as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Some classification include an alternate PCLS that reflects positions that may be classified as either exempt or non-exempt based on specific duties.

Job Family Evaluation

Job Families are evaluated using the Hay Evaluation System which focuses on three universal factors when reviewing position classifications:

(1) Know-how,
(2) Problem Solving, and
(3) Accountability 

Relationship Between Job Families and Compensation

Each Job Family has a career progression, linking each level within a Job Family to a corresponding salary grade. 

Supporting the University

Job Families support the university's competitive strategy by assisting with recruitment, retention, workforce planning, performance management, career ladders, and market analysis.

Consistency is Key

Job Families are used across the Â鶹´«Ã½ system to provide consistent position alignment, career ladder structure, and external salary survey benchmarks.

Job Families