The long-term effectiveness of any compensation and classification system requires a process for keeping classification descriptions up to date. Failure to maintain accurate classification descriptions is a frequent reason why compensation and classification systems lose credibility.
For that reason, Compensation and Classification will review all job function and job family purpose statements, as well as all job family classification descriptions, on an approximate five-year cycle. This ongoing review may lead to creation of new classifications, deletion of existing classifications, changes to pay levels, title changes and/or revisions to the language contained in the classifications.
There are two distinct classification review process periods each year. The first cycle begins in April with all requested changes completed by mid-August. These changes, if approved, would be effective on October 1. The second cycle begins in October with all requested changes completed by mid-February. These changes, if approved, would be effective on April 1. If there are emergent needs that require action outside of the established two-cycle process, we will work in collaboration with the Iowa Board of Regents to determine the appropriate course of action.
Compensation and Classification is committed to reviewing all job function and job family purpose statements, as well as all job family classification descriptions. Please send any suggestions for classification reviews to your HR unit representative who will route them through the senior HR leader of your college or division.
Results of the 2019-2020 Review Process
During the first cycle of the 2019-2020 classification review process, 6 job families and 22 job classifications were reviewed. This included creation of 4 new classifications listed below. The majority of job families included modification to the key areas of responsibility and classification descriptors.
Job Families Reviewed
Executive Director, Hancher Auditorium |
Glassblower |
Pharmaceutical Quality Control & Development |
Quality & Operational Improvement |
Sponsored Research Programs |
Utilities Management |
New Classifications
Code | Level | Job Function | Job Family | University Classification |
---|---|---|---|---|
PAF2 | 4A | Administration | Quality & Operational Improvement | Quality Improvement Specialist |
PAF4 | 5B | Administration | Quality & Operational Improvement | Quality Improvement Senior Engineer |
PEL1 | 8B | Arts, Culture & Entertainment | Executive Director, Hancher Auditorium | Executive Director, Hancher Auditorium |
PVL1 | 3A | Health Care | Patient Services | Patient Access Specialist |
PVL2 | 3A | Health Care | Patient Services | Clinic Services Specialist |
PVL3 | 4A | Health Care | Patient Services | Patient Access Coordinator |
PVL4 | 4A | Health Care | Patient Services | Clinic Services Coordinator |
PVL5 | 5A | Health Care | Patient Services | Patient Access Manager |
PVL6 | 5A | Health Care | Patient Services | Clinic Services Manager |
PVL7 | 6A | Health Care | Patient Services | Patient Access Director |
PYA3 | 5A | Hospitality |
Catering, Dining and Event Services |
Catering, Dining and Event Services Assistant Director |
PRN1 | 2A | Research | Sponsored Research Programs | Sponsored Research Associate |
PRU2 | 7A | Research | Research Compliance | Research Compliance Director |
PVN1 | 9 | Health Care | Board of Regents | Chief Health Care Exec, BOR |
PNF1 | 7B | Audit Compliance Legal & Risk | Board of Regents | Dir Legislative Ops & Transparency Officer, BOR |
Pay Level Changes
Code | Level | Job Function | Job Family | University Classification |
---|---|---|---|---|
PRQ1 | 3B | Research | Glassblower | Glassblower |
PRG1 | 3A | Research | Pharmaceutical Quality Control & Development | Assistant Chemist |
PRG2 | 4A | Research | Pharmaceutical Quality Control & Development | Associate Chemist |
PRG3 | 5A | Research | Pharmaceutical Quality Control & Development | Senior Chemist |
PRG4 | 5B | Research | Pharmaceutical Quality Control & Development | Laboratory Manager, Pharmaceutical Quality Control & Development |
PYB3 | 5B | Hospitality | Food Preparation | Executive Chef |
Deleted Classifications
None
Title Changes
Code | Level | Job Function | Job Family | University Classification |
---|---|---|---|---|
PFD1 | 4B | Facilities Operations | Utilities Management | Utilities Supervisor |
PFD2 | 5B | Facilities Operations | Utilities Management | Utilities Manager |
PFD3 | 6B | Facilities Operations | Utilities Management | Assistant Director, Utilities |
PFD4 | 7B | Facilities Operations | Utilities Management | Director, Utilities |
PRF1 | 3A | Research | Pharmaceutical Production | Product Specialist |
PRU1 | 6A | Research | Research Compliance | Research Compliance Assistant Director |
PLB5 | 7A | Libraries | University Librarian | Associate Director, University Libraries |
During the second cycle of the 2019-2020 classification review process, 25 job families and 66 job classifications were reviewed. This included creation of 5 new classifications listed below. The majority of job families included modification to the key areas of responsibility and classification descriptors.
Job Families Reviewed
Assistant/Associate Deans |
Business Analyst |
Executive Administration |
President/CEO, Alumni Association |
Piano Technical Coordinator |
Athletics Administrative Professional |
Equipment Management |
University Ombudsperson |
Chief Technology Officer, College of Engineering |
Director, Planning, Design & Construction |
Engineer |
Engineering Associate |
Clinical Informatics |
Licensed HC Provider |
IT Management |
IT Security |
University Librarians |
Communications Specialist, Board of Regents |
Labor Educator |
Pharmaceutical Production |
Research Statistics |
Occupational Safety |
Recreation Programming & Operations |
Student Life Programs |
New Classifications
Code | Level | Job Function | Job Family | University Classification |
---|---|---|---|---|
PVK1 | 3A | Health Care | Clinical Informatics | Informatics Analyst |
PVK4 | 7A | Health Care | Clinical Informatics | Director, Clinical Informatics |
PIM4 | 8B | Information Technology | IT Management | Executive IT Director |
PQC2 | 4A | Student Services | Recreation Programming & Operations | Recreation Program Assistant Director |
PQC4 | 6A | Student Services | Recreation Programming & Operations | Recreation Program Senior Associate Director |
PQB3 | 5A | Student Services | Student Life Programs | Student Life Associate Director |
PQB4 | 6A | Student Services | Student Life Programs | Student Life Director |
PWC5 | 7B | Engineering & Architecture | Engineering | Senior Engineer |
PWX1 | 4B | Engineering & Architecture | Engineering | Aerospace Engineer |
PRT2 | 7B | Research | Veterinarian | Associate Director Animal Resources |
Pay Level Changes
Code | Level | Job Function | Job Family | University Classification |
---|---|---|---|---|
PHE3 | 5A | Scientific Services & EHS | Environmental Safety | Environmental Safety Compliance Specialist |
Deleted Classifications
None
Title Changes
Code | Level | Job Function | Job Family | University Classification |
---|---|---|---|---|
PQC3 | 5A | Student Services | Recreation Programming & Operations | Recreation Program Associate Director |
PQB2 | 4A | Student Services | Student Life Programs | Student Life Assistant Director |
PRT3 | 7B | Research | Veterinarian | Attending Veterinarian & Director of Animal Resources |