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Managing Pay Within Grade Tool

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Expanded Responsibilities Guidance

ScaleDescription
Minimal or No Difference-A change in how work is done of the tools used (e.g., automating manual processes, switching to different software package)
-May require training to learn new software or methods, but it does not change the purpose of overall accountabilities of the job
-Work remains in the same unit, with little or no changes to authority or budget controls
-Additional steps or tasks that are similar to current responsibilities
-Same types of decisions made, with the same consequence of errors
-No additional risk
Slightly Noticeable Difference-Additional competencies or skills are required to successfully perform the work (e.g. courses or training series, but not necessarily leading to a degree or certificate)
-Additional supervision of employees performing similar work in the same unit
-Slight addition to decision making responsibility, with increased consequence of error and risk
-Broader scope of communication, perhaps outside of unit
Moderately Noticeable Difference-Completion of specialized certification or licensure related to position responsibilities required
-Draw on greater amount of professional experience that requires increased complexity of problems encountered in the course of work
-Increase in breadth of responsibility (e.g. from Unit to University wide)
-Expanded budget authority or resources
-Additional supervision of employees performing different work, or in a different unit increased autonomy and independence in position
-Accountable for communicating metrics and result to higher levels
Significantly Noticeable-Completion of an advanced degree (Masters or higher); or extensive training course (e.g. FBI Academy or SPHR)
-Responsibility for compliance and implementation of new State and/or Federal Regulations
-Additional supervision or oversight of another unit
-Significant increase of spending authority or discretion, or additional funding sources
-Increased responsibility to set policy for unit, department, or university
-Authority to grant exceptions to policy

Employee Contribution Guidance

ScaleDescription
Entry Level Skills and Experience-Meets minimum qualifications of job; however may be fairly new to job and field, has little or no direct, related prior experience
-On steep learning curve, building both skills and knowledge as well as ability to handle job responsibilities
Intermediate Skills and Experience-Performs (or has demonstrated capability to perform based on prior experience) some/most job responsibilities with increasing effectiveness
-Possesses the basic knowledge and skill requirements, but may need to build experience
Advanced Skills and Experience-Performs (or has demonstrated capability to perform based on prior experience) all aspects of job effectively and independently
-Experienced in the job and possesses required knowledge and skills
-Consistently exhibits desired competencies to perform job successfully
-Seasoned and proficient professional
Expert Skills and Experience-Expert (or has demonstrated capability to perform as expert based on prior experience) in all job criteria
-Has broad and deep knowledge of own area as well as related areas
-Depth and breadth of experience, specialized skills, perspectives add significant value to institution
-Serves as expert resource and/or mentor to others
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