Classification
A page within Human Resources
Re-classification or re-title requests
What is Reclassification/Retitle
- Reclassification – refers to the transition from one employment classification group to another. For example, a University Staff position is transitioned to an Academic Staff position.
- Retitling – refers to the assessment of whether a job has either dynamically and substantially changed so that the title for which it was originally placed is no longer appropriate or valid. For example, an accountant’s work transforms to reflect that more of a purchasing agent.
- Promotion/Progression – refers to the assessment of a position as to whether the duties assigned to the current incumbent have increased substantially enough to warrant a promotion or progression within their current title. For example, Accountant I move to Accountant II; or an Assistant Director moves to an Associate Director; or a Budget Planner progresses to a Senior Budget Planner. Incumbents must meet the minimum policy requirements and be in an eligible position in order to promote/progress within their title.
Requesting a classification review
Reclassification involves a review of all titles within the current classification, (e.g. Academic Staff, University Staff, etc.), and outside of the current classification.
Reclassification review is about the position - not the incumbent. When a supervisor or department chair begins to observe that the specific need for a position is changing, they may request a review of the position by submitting a Request for Title Review.
Position descriptions
Position descriptions are required for all positions at UWL. You are encouraged to use the attached template as a starting point in drafting a position description. The information you provide in the template will be reviewed by Human Resources and finalized.
Additional resources
Position classification is based on the duties and responsibilities of the job and not on the qualifications held by an applicant or incumbent. All positions are assigned to a specific title and salary range. This assignment of positions to titles is based on “best fit” using the title definitions.
Appointment Types and Titles
- Employee Categories
- Information on Faculty Appointments
- Information on Academic Staff Appointments
- UW System Job Titles & Standard Job Descriptions
- UW System Administrative Policy 1257 Title Changes
- UW System Administrative Policy 1256 University Staff Temporary and Project Appointments
- UW System Administrative Policy 1250 Job Security
- UW System Job Library