Determine the State Salary Level

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Evaluate a position to determine its correct salary level using the expected characteristics of the position.

Salary Level 1

Salary Level	Qualifications	Characteristics
Level 1	Contact HR recruitment team to discuss	Intern positions Post-doctoral scholar positions Work is assigned and closely monitored by supervisor

Salary Level 2

Salary Level	Qualifications	Characteristics
Level 2	Associate degree with 2-3 years of experience or bachelor's degree with 0-1 year of experience	Takes ownership of an assigned function Makes independent decisions related to tasks assigned by supervisor using established policies and procedures Problem solver with departmental role using standard, guidelines, policies and procedures Provides input, direction and advice to others May supervise Effective oral and written communication skills

Salary Level 3

Salary Level	Qualifications	Characteristics
Level 3	Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or master's degree or professional certification with no experience	Shares in setting work priorities and objectives according to established policies and procedures Provide guidance on a subject matter, techniques, operations and tools of the business Help to develop, train, lead or share knowledge with others Contributes to the development of policies May be responsible for the management of a small budget Advanced oral and written communication skills Organizes work and manages own time May supervise: Oversee staff functions Can change from shift to shift Assign work and tasks to staff Resolves problems escalated from employees May be an individual contributor — subject matter expert that can interpret policy as needed and provide advanced direction and support to the organization.

Salary Level 4

Salary Level	Qualifications	Characteristics
Level 4	Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience or master's degree or professional certification with 1 year of experience	Shares in setting work priorities and objectives according to established policies and policies Responsible for the unit/departmental, functions and outcomes to achieve departmental objectives Resolves difficult problems that require a combination of investigation, research and analysis Sets departmental priorities Recommends departmental policy needs that may impact activities, programs and operations Regular communications and interactions with internal and external constituents May have input into the organization’s budget planning process Influences important operating policies, decisions and actions with long range impacts in a department Analytical position within a department May supervise: Assigns roles, duties and tasks within the organization Make employment selection decisions Contribute to the growth and development of staff May be an individual contributor — subject matter expert that can create policy as needed and provide direction and support to the organization.

Salary Level 5

Salary Level	Qualifications	Characteristics
Level 5	Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience or master's degree or professional certification with 3 years of experience	Sets priorities and objectives within broad policy, law and sound practice Manage a major department’s resources, policies and budget Initiates actions to accomplish a major department’s objectives Resolves complex and difficult problems when facts and information for a resolution may not be available or are conflicting Uses persuasive influence in delicate negotiating situations Operate independently making decisions and taking actions as warranted by the operations of the department Approves important actions and policies where an impact will be significant Supervisory responsibility: May manage a major department or unit’s staffing needs including salary administration, employee development, staffing models, etc. May provide direction to staffing resources made available to accomplish the goals of a significant program within a major functional area

Salary Level 6

Salary Level	Qualifications	Characteristics
Level 6	Bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience or master's degree or professional certification with 4 years of experience	Manage multiple departments resources, policies and budget May be responsible for administration within a VP/Decanal area Determines policies and procedures that may have a significant impact within a VP/Decanal area or University wide Manage a major department or unit’s staffing needs including salary administration, employee development and staffing models

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