It is up to the employing department to determine a pay rate that falls within the
appropriate range; however, it is usually best to start at the lower end leaving room
for pay increases when warranted.
The Student Employment office must approve any exception to the above pay rates. The
request for an exception must be submitted in writing to the Student Employment manager.
The request should include the requested pay rate and the justification for the higher
rate of pay such as special skills and experience required.
Level I
Job Duties
Required Experience
Skill Level
Supervision
General routine work involving simple to moderate levels of difficulty
Little or no previous education/experience necessary
Requires training in routine procedures
Few or no special skills necessary
Closely supervised
Uses Little independent judgment or initiative
No supervision of other student employees
Example:
Desk Service Assistant Customer service representatives will be responsible for the overall operations involved
with working the residence hall front desk. Staff will assist residents, answer phones,
perform functions with night security, check out desk equipment and computer keys,
and assist the hall director and desk manager as needed. Various clerical duties will
also be performed including opening mail, answering the telephone, etc.
Level II
Job Duties
Required Experience
Skill Level
Supervision
Performs moderately difficult tasks
Works within general guidelines including written or verbal
Moderate level of related education/work experience required (minimum one semester)
Related Skills
Knowledge and skills to perform independently with limited training
Limited supervision
Uses independent judgment and initiative
No supervisory duties
Example:
Maintenance Students must have prior maintenance experience that provides familiarity with processes
and procedures for project startup, continuation, and completion. Applicants should
have prior experience with hand tools, power tools and equipment and should be able
to work independently to complete projects on time and with provided resources. Students
will also assist maintenance personnel with painting, getting materials, taping, and
with the completion of work orders and other duties as they are assigned.
Level III
Job Duties
Required Experience
Skill Level
Supervision
Performs tasks involving a high level of difficulty and complexity
Duties which may be technical in nature
Must demonstrate good independent judgment and decision making ability
High level of previous experience required (minimum of two semesters or equivalent)
High level of related skills
Possesses knowledge and abilities to perform duties with little/no training
Prioritizes and performs multiple tasks with attention to detail
Performs independently with minimal supervision
Exercises independent judgment and initiative
May require supervisory duties over some student employees
Example:
Child Caretaker Students must assist teachers in the normal daily activities at Tot’s Place. Duties
will include assisting with meal times, diaper changing, projects, activities, outdoor
play, and classroom maintenance. Additional duties include supervising small groups
of children with or without a supervising teacher present and taking on management
responsibility associated with the classroom including lesson planning, supervision
of children, supervision of university student employees, and parent communication.
Level IV
Job Duties
Required Experience
Skill Level
Supervision
Perform highly skilled duties with considerable internal/external contacts
Must exercise independent judgment and perform self decided tasks Responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing assigned projects
Personal accountability similar to faculty/staff or administrative positions
Substantial previous work or educational experience
Typically an undergraduate with exceptional skill or experience in a particular field
Skilled and knowledgeable in all required duties
Performs duties independently with minimal job training
Prioritizes and performs multiple tasks with great attention to detail
Performs independently with minimal supervision
Exercises independent judgment and initiative
May require supervision, training, and evaluation or other student employees
Instruction and evaluation of student progress may be involved
Example:
Database Programmer Applicants must create queries and design databases. The job may also require work
with programs such as SIS/Banner architecture, Web development/HTML experience-Flash,
Cold Fusion, ASP, dBase, SQL, or similar. Experience with Microsoft Office products,
particularly Access and Excel is a plus.
