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Position Descriptions
When you begin your employment at Smith College, your
supervisor will give you a written position description which outlines the major
duties you are expected to perform. This description is used as the basis for the
performance management system and your supervisor will update it as needed. The position
description is also used to determine whether your position is exempt or non-exempt,
using the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA sets forth
regulations concerning minimum wages, overtime payments, and record-keeping.
Copies of position descriptions, including grades, for
all classified positions are available for review in the Office of Human Resources,
and members of the human resources staff are available to answer your questions about
the system.
Position Evaluation and Reclassification
A position is assigned a job classification and salary
grade at the conclusion of an evaluation process which uses information provided
to the Office of Human Resources.
Job assignments and duties may change as a result of
organizational changes, technological changes, or other factors. If the responsibilities
of a position have changed substantially, the department head may request that the
position classification be reviewed. Department heads should contact Human Resources
to initiate this procedure.
Salary Structure
Salary ranges are established for each grade and reflect
the competitive job market from which the college hires employees. Salary surveys
which include positions comparable to those at the college are used to obtain the
competitive job market data.
The midpoint of each grade range represents the average market value for a position.
The position of an individual's salary within the grade range typically reflects:
1) the individual's experience and qualifications; 2) the length of time in a particular
position; and 3) performance history. The maximum grade range would be used to reward
exceptional performance and extended length of service in the position.
Employees receive annual salary increases based
on several criteria including individual performance, equity issues within the
department or college, and the resources available for salary increases in a particular
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Table of Contents
Mission Statement
Chapter I
General Policies
Chapter II
Employment at Smith
Chapter III Salary/Compensation
Chapter IV Benefit Administration
Chapter V
Benefited Leaves
Chapter VI General Information |
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