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                               Description of Represented Work for Selected Job Families

OVERVIEW                 The following descriptions provide a summary of Operational & Technical (O&T) or Professional work that is
                         currently represented by a bargaining unit within selected job families. When mapping employees in your
                         organization, if an employee's position does not seem to fit the selection of job standards currently available on the
                         Career Compass website, review these summaries to determine whether any of them seems to provide a better fit.
                         If a particular summary below is a good match for any of your positions, please consult with your mapping
                         coordinator on how to proceed for those employees.


FINANCE                  Financial Services
                         Processes a variety of accounting transactions, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, data
                         entry and reporting. Sets up accounts, monitors expenses and reconciles ledgers. Applies rules and regulations
                         concerning processing of budget projections, contract and grant provisions and gift administration. May review
                         and monitor complex contracts and grants with multiple fund sources. Maintains accounting databases and/or
                         research funding sources. May be responsible for stewardship, gift accounting, and processing. Provides
                         customer service regarding accounting transactions. May provide cashiering services. May respond to and
                         resolve difficult or non-routine processing problems.


GENERAL                  Administrative Operations
ADMINISTRATION           Performs a variety of administrative functions including preparing letters, manuscripts, articles, based upon
                         information provided by others; files electronically and hard copy; photocopies and faxes; prepares reports and
                         statistics based on information compiled from various sources; answers routine questions; screens and directs
                         calls and visitors; orders office supplies; manages supervisor's calendar; makes travel arrangements, researching
                         and negotiating for best logistical arrangements and price; makes arrangements for events; tracks expenses;
                         prepares and maintains spreadsheets; applies standard calculations. May coordinate office moves and
                         renovation.


HUMAN                    Human Resources Generalist
RESOURCES                Initiates processing for personnel actions; conducts new employee orientation; provides benefits information;
                         provides information on personnel policies and procedures. May resolve non-routine and/or unusual personnel
                         processing problems.



INFORMATION              AVIT Engineering
TECHNOLOGY               Uses blueprints and schematics to install, fabricate, maintain and repair AVIT analog and digital technology
                         equipment. Provides guidance to staff, faculty, and students for the correct installation and operation of equipment
                         and video-data displays in lecture halls and classrooms. May support campus radio station or video broadcast
                         studio.

                         Business/Technical Support
                         Advises and trains users in the utilization of software packages; installs and tests software packages requiring
                         standard techniques; codes, tests, and debugs routine applications; recommends hardware/software acquisitions;
                         provides training in computer usage; assists with the maintenance and documentation of customized computer
                         applications.

                         Production Control
                         Involves scheduling, setup, submission, and monitoring of production jobs to successful completion in accordance
                         with established procedures and practices. Troubleshoots/monitors scheduling criteria and researches missing or
                         delayed jobs.




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MUSEUM                   Conservation
SERVICES                 Examines and documents objects, works to prevent their deterioration, and treats and repairs them when
                         necessary. Conducts surveys of the collection, prepares condition reports and treatment proposals, proposes
                         conservation priorities, and projects costs for treatments. Implements preventative maintenance and the treatment
                         of objects. Participates in disaster response.

                         Museum Curatorial
                         Researches and writes about objects and collections for museum and academic needs, as well as funding and
                         promotional purposes. Develops and presents programs, talks, and lectures. May curate exhibitions, have
                         registration and or collection management responsibilities, or be involved with cultivating donors and gifts.



COMMUNICATIONS Written Communications:
                         Researches, writes and/or edits informational materials of average difficulty for publication and distribution.
                         Assignments are typically routine, performed within well-established guidelines, and work is reviewed by the
                         supervisor prior to publication. Assignments may include reportorial/journalistic or promotional/persuasive writing.
                         May provide editorial support for production of printed materials, including editing copy for clarity, organization,
                         appropriateness, accuracy, grammar, punctuation and spelling.


                         Visual Communications:
                         Designs, coordinates, and produces diverse visual presentations and illustrations for publications or other
                         communications assignments. May independently produce publications or communications of moderate
                         complexity for a limited audience. In consultation with clients, may provide guidance on design and publishing
                         technology for web design, or expertise on printing and other production processes for final products. Produces
                         high quality work within budget and time constraints.


                         Electronic Communications:
                         Produces design and layout of standard web sites to meet defined requirements. Proofs web site materials
                         (images and text). Posts material to websites within budget and time constraints. Works closely with web
                         developers, designers and other professional staff to ensure that content reflects campus needs. May monitor and
                         post replies to online message boards and/or handle e-mail inquiries, including drafting responses on potentially
                         sensitive issues.


STUDENT                  Student Services Advising:
SERVICES                 Provides information to students on department/school/college and campus processes, procedures, and basic
                         requirements. Schedules classrooms. Sets up, enters data, and maintains student records and files. Reviews
                         forms for completeness. Assists Student Services professionals with events and orientation, preparing materials
                         for review, and ensuring completeness of required documents.




     Updated July 2008