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Jobs for the 21st Century Workplace
PROJECT UPDATE
March 31, 2008
Jobs for the 21st Century, a comprehensive review of the job structure for unrepresented, classified positions at Kent State University, is moving forward and will focus on skill building and professional development for classified employees.
Willis Walker, interim vice president for Human Resources, said there are many segments to the Jobs project, and the goal is to emphasize those segments that will be most beneficial to employees and to the university. This includes a renewed focus on skills assessment for classified employees and more opportunities for employees to enhance their job skills and pursue opportunities for career advancement.
A reminder that the proposed new titles and pay grades communicated to employees in the fall of 2006 were never implemented. Any changes in job classification, title or salary will continue to be done through the existing review process as shown in section J of Policy 3342-6-07.3,administrative policy and procedures regarding the classification plan for classified civil service staff that are not in a recognized bargaining unit.
Jobs for the 21st Century is a joint effort between the Talent Acquisition (formerly Employment) and Compensation units in HR. Future communications will provide additional information on the assessment and training opportunities.