Career Levels and Streams are one aspect of the university's compensation program for University Staff employees. They are designed to attract, retain and motivate a highly talented and committed workforce.
Our levels and streams aim to accomplish the goals of:
- Maintaining a data-driven, competitive compensation structure
- Establishing a consistent and fair approach to pay practices
- Complying with all relevant federal and state laws
Staff positions are categorized into three career streams, generally based on the degree of responsibility. Each stream contains levels that define career progression toward more job complexity, knowledge, and responsibility.
The university has three career streams: Manager & Leader, Professional Contributor, and Organizational Contributor.
Full Work Dimensions (Google Doc)
Use this document to identify the appropriate career level and stream when promoting into or hiring for a position.
Download a modifiable Excel version.
MANAGER & LEADER (M1 - M7)
Manager & Leaders oversee an area of responsibility while directing the work of three or more employees. This career stream manages strategy and policy development.
PROFESSIONAL CONTRIBUTOR (PC1 - PC4)
The Professional Contributor career stream requires specialized knowledge or skills, often gained through postsecondary education, and oversees design and application of processes, programs or policies.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTRIBUTOR (OC1 - OC4)
The Organizational Contributor career stream provides organizational support or service (administrative or clerical) or does “hands-on” technical or craft work.