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HR employee resources - Position descriptions
This guide provides information and resources on where employees can learn more about Position Descriptions, title, and classification.
DISCLAIMER: Policy and Procedure is under revision. Updated information and links coming soon!
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Functional Owner |
Chief Human Resources Officer |
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Executive Sponsors |
Vice Chancellor for Administration & Finance |
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Policy Contact |
Human Resources Associate Director |
Position descriptions are required for all positions at UWL. You are encouraged to use the attached template as a starting point in drafting a position description. The information you provide in the template will be reviewed by Human Resources and once finalized, can be transferred to the position management module in PeopleAdmin, where you are able to view and modify position descriptions for your subordinates.
Revision history:
Last reviewed was July 2020
Supporting tools:
- Position description for faculty/IAS: https://www.uwlax.edu/contentassets/217cd7406ed8480bb9fba7731fb405dc/pd-template-faculty-ias.pdf
- Position description template - pool positions: https://www.uwlax.edu/contentassets/217cd7406ed8480bb9fba7731fb405dc/pd-template-pool.doc
- Position description template: https://www.uwlax.edu/contentassets/217cd7406ed8480bb9fba7731fb405dc/pos.-desc.-template.doc
- Position description instructions: https://www.uwlax.edu/contentassets/217cd7406ed8480bb9fba7731fb405dc/pd-instructions.pdf
- Position approval process: https://www.uwlax.edu/globalassets/offices-services/human-resources/position-approval-process.pdf
Responsibilities:
The Budget Office maintains salary and compensation related elements of the position; Human Resources maintains titling and classification.
Links to related information:
- Employment Types: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/hr/emplcat/
- Information on Faculty Appointments: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/uws/3
- Information on Academic Staff Appointments: http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/admin_code/uws/10
- Title Definitions: https://www.wisconsin.edu/uw-policies/uw-system-administrative-policies/title-definitions/
- University Staff Titles and Compensation: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/policies/title-comp/
- Resources on Compensation: https://www.uwlax.edu/human-resources/services/classification-and-compensation/compensation/
- Recruitment Resources: https://www.uwlax.edu/human-resources/services/talent-acquisition-and-employment/recruitment/