Reclassification Studies

Reclassification studies of departments or departmental programs may be initiated by one of two means:

1. Department heads may request Human Resources to review departmental classifications, subject to the availability of funds; or
2. Human Resources may request that classifications within a department be audited on a department-wide or program-wide basis as a result of either an apparent classification discrepancy revealed by an individual audit or an Arizona Universities Personnel System Review.

PROCEDURE

Department heads who desire reclassification studies shall submit a letter of request to Human Resources. A Compensation Analyst(s) shall confer with the department head and determine if a study is appropriate. The department shall submit Staff Position Questionnaires for employees involved in the study through the appropriate organizational structure (see Procedure, Request for Position Reclassification, Pol. #304.0).

Human Resources shall audit the positions and submit written recommendations to the department head regarding the classifications and, if circumstances warrant, the organizational structure.