Professional Series

Jobs within this series apply knowledge of a professional discipline and associated principles and practices typically acquired through education or training that meets or exceeds the requirements of a bachelor’s degree or higher, or equivalent specialized experience. This series also includes coordinator jobs providing advanced administrative, technical and paraprofessional support directly related to a professional program or subject area which would revert to the professional if not performed. Professionals utilize analytical skills, application of professional standards, professional discretion and personal accountability to explore, extend and use additional discoveries, interpretations, applications and methods in order to provide University services. Problems are typically solved through analysis and strategic thinking. The scope of responsibility is measured based on the amount of latitude and the scope of impact both on the University and with outside entities.  

Coordinators

Provides advanced administrative support directly related to a program or professional subject area to resolve problems, answer questions, provide information, and/or advise others on technical program issues or matters. Due to the need for technical knowledge and understanding of the program or professional area, if the work were not performed by this position it would revert to a higher level in the professional series. This work differs from the Professional series based on the nature of the work which is paraprofessional, technical, and/or advanced administrative and is performed in support of the program or professional area. 

Title

  • Level Standard
    • First Level Coordinator
  • Responsibilities
    • Uses structured guidance to complete assignments and resolve problems.
  • Complexity
    • Problems are of limited scope and complexity.
  • Independence
    • Works on developmental assignments that are typically routine in nature and with direction, guidance and oversight.
  • Supervision Exercised
    • Typically doesn't supervise.
  • Oversight Received
    • Close supervision. Frequent monitoring of work.
  • Proficiency
    • Recurring problems with defined solutions. Communication typically with those familar with occupational discipline.
  • Campus Impact
    • Acquiring knowlege of campus policies and systems. Impact limited to immediate work team or customers.
  • Minimum Education (Must meet or can exceed minimum requirements as described)
    • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute.
  • Minimum Experience (Must meet or can exceed minimum requirements as described)
    • No additional experience required.
  • Typical FLSA Exemption Status
    • Typically non-exempt
  • Background Checks Required
    • Criminal
  • Current Title Examples
    • Professional Assistant, Program Assistant, Executive Assistant, Technician

Professionals

Jobs in the professional series require the exercise of discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, or sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is (a) acquired through education or training that meets the requirements of a bachelor’s or higher degree, or equivalent specialized experience; and (b) continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications, and methods. Problems are typically solved through analysis and strategic thinking. At senior levels, incumbents may independently manage or administer professional or independent programs, policies and resources.