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Classification
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What is Classification?
Position classification is the systematic categorizing of positions
based on duties and responsibilities as defined by position classification
and qualification standards developed by the Chancellor's Office
of the California State University. Some positions also have varying
skill levels, based on the overall knowledge and skill requirements
of the position. Each University position is placed in an appropriate
job classification. Because the classification process concerns
as assessment of the kind and level of work performed, positions
are classified on the basis of the duties and responsibilities required
of the position, not on an evaluation of employee performance. A
pay range is established for each classification or skill level,
and positions which are substantially similar in nature are allocated
to the same job classification to maintain equity in compensation.
Individual requests from program administrators for position classification
reviews can be submitted at any time throughout the year. Program
Administrators identify positions in their areas that have undergone
reorganization or that have experienced significant change, and
submit a written request to Human Resources to review the position.
This request must summarize the significant changes that have occurred
and must be accompanied by an organization chart of the program/department
and a completed Position Description Form 120. Classification reviews
are then scheduled by Human Resources. Classification review requests
submitted through this process are considered to be supervisor-requested
reviews.
Based on collective bargaining guidelines, represented support
staff may also request reviews of their positions by submitting
a completed Position Description Form 120 (which must include appropriate
supervisory signatures confirming accuracy) and a cover memo from
the employee to Human Resources indicating why the review is being
requested. A formal classification review will then be scheduled
by Human Resources.
Classification reviews will also be initiated by Human Resources
whenever the Chancellor's Office issues new classification standards.
Positions may be reclassified to either a higher, lower or equivalent
level. Reclassification is approved only to recognize significant
and permanent changes in duties and responsibilities; the employee
must also meet the minimum qualification standards of the new class.
Employees appealing a classification decision must submit a written
notice of appeal to Human Resources within ten calendar days (15
calendar days for employees represented by Bargaining Unit 2, 5,
7, or 9) from the date the initial classification review results
were provided to the employee. Such an appeal shall include a detailed
statement by the employee indicating the reasons for disagreement
with the classification review decision. A second review will then
be conducted. The decision at the appeal level is final.
Classification Resources
 CSU
Classification Standards
Campus Guidelines
for Student Services Professional Series (rev. 11/07)
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