{"id":3839,"date":"2026-06-30T10:54:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T14:54:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/?page_id=3839"},"modified":"2026-07-03T11:48:14","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T15:48:14","slug":"job-families","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/compensation\/compass-compensation\/job-families\/","title":{"rendered":"Job Families"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/?page_id=3839&amp;preview=true#:~:text=a%20valid%20URL-,Academic%20Affairs,-Subfamily\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Academic Affairs<\/h2><p>Positions related to implementing and assessing the institution&#8217;s or college&#8217;s academic programming and policies.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Subfamilies<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/?page_id=3839&amp;preview=true#:~:text=and%20retention%20guidelines.-,Administration,-Subfamily\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Administration<\/h2><p>Positions related to implementing and assessing the institution&#8217;s or college&#8217;s academic programming and policies.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Subfamilies<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/?page_id=3839&amp;preview=true#:~:text=and%20process%20improvement.-,Athletics,-Subfamily\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Athletics<\/h2><p>Positions related to regulating athletic events and student athlete needs.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Subfamilies<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/?page_id=3839&amp;preview=true#:~:text=all%20team%20workouts.-,Communications%20%26%20Marketing,-Subfamily\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Communications &amp; Marketing<\/h2><p>Positions related to communicating and promoting university endeavors.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Subfamilies<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/?page_id=3839&amp;preview=true#:~:text=digital%20information%20architecture.-,Community%20Engagement,-Subfamily\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Community Engagement<\/h2><p>Positions related to the development of community partnerships and capacity through varied outreach initiatives and educational programming.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Subfamilies<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/?page_id=3839&amp;preview=true#:~:text=the%20local%20economy.-,Facilities,-Subfamily\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Facilities<\/h2><p>Positions related to monitoring facilities, engineering, operational needs, and the planning\/development of university objectives.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Subfamilies<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/?page_id=3839&amp;preview=true#:~:text=Finance-,Subfamily,-Subfamily%20Description\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Finance<\/h2><p>Positions related to determining fiscal decisions and policies.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Subfamilies<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/?page_id=3839&amp;preview=true#:~:text=and%20capital%20management.-,Health%20Services,-Subfamily\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Health Services<\/h2><p>Positions related to administering health education and medical services.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Subfamilies<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/?page_id=3839&amp;preview=true#:~:text=resources%20and%20programs.-,Human%20Resources,-Subfamily\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Human Resources<\/h2><p>Positions related to the attraction, development, and retention of a diverse workforce.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Subfamilies<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/?page_id=3839&amp;preview=true#:~:text=EEO%20compliance%20efforts.-,Information%20Technology,-Subfamily\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Information Technology<\/h2><p>Positions related to operating information technology hardware and systems and providing technology solutions.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Subfamilies<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/?page_id=3839&amp;preview=true#:~:text=for%20customer%20technology.-,Legal%20%26%20Compliance,-Subfamily\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Legal &amp; Compliance<\/h2><p>Positions related to ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Subfamilies<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/?page_id=3839&amp;preview=true#:~:text=microbiological%20exposure%20safety.-,Maritime%20Operations,-Subfamily\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Maritime Operations<\/h2><p>Positions involved in a wide range of tasks including equipment maintenance, surveyance, and safe operation\/navigation of water vessels.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Subfamilies<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/?page_id=3839&amp;preview=true#:~:text=diverse%20maritime%20community.-,Public%20Safety,-Subfamily\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Public Safety<\/h2><p>Positions related to maintaining campus security and safety.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Subfamilies<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/?page_id=3839&amp;preview=true#:~:text=rules%20and%20regulations.-,Research,-Subfamily\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Research<\/h2><p>Positions related to participating in student and faculty research activities.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Subfamilies<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/?page_id=3839&amp;preview=true#:~:text=use%20of%20technology.-,Research%20Administration,-Subfamily\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Research Administration<\/h2><p>Positions related to supporting research related activities.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Subfamilies<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"cl-wrapper cl-card-wrapper\"><a class=\"cl-card  \" href=\"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/hr\/?page_id=3839&amp;preview=true#:~:text=for%20research%20programs.-,Student%20Services,-Subfamily\" title=\"\"><div class=\"cl-card-container text\"><div class=\"cl-card-text\"><h2>Student Services<\/h2><p>Positions related to supporting student services, student life, student programs and resources.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"cl-card-container button\">Subfamilies<\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic Affairs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Subfamily<\/th><th>Subfamily Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Academic Advising&nbsp;&amp; Student Success<\/td><td>Fosters student success through programs and strategies which support fulfillment of educational goals. Includes advising students on university policies, procedures, resources, program and degree requirements and a range of other academic matters.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Academic Affairs<\/td><td>Positions related to implementing and assessing the institution&#8217;s or college&#8217;s academic programming and policies.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Admissions &amp; Recruitment&nbsp;<\/td><td>Performs activities related to the recruitment, evaluation, and selection of students seeking entrance to the institution. Initiates, implements and monitors strategies and procedures that ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of recruitment, evaluation, and selection.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Assessment &amp; Quality&nbsp;<\/td><td>Conducts evaluations of academic programs&#8217; assessment of student learning and suggests refinements. Tracks the progress and quality of the institution&#8217;s assessment of learning outcomes, as manifested in academic degree programs and general education.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Career Services&nbsp;<\/td><td>Provides career advising and counseling, as well as professional development, experiential learning and other programs providing real-world experiences to enhance learning, demonstrate capabilities, and to prepare undergraduate, graduate and professional students and alumni for post-graduation outcomes.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Early Childhood Education&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Manages or provides developmentally appropriate early care and education; provides support to families on child education; provides model training experiences for teachers. May develop research environment and oversee, perform, and report on research conducted within the program. May oversee operational activities of the child care center including: budget, facility management, staff hiring and training and development, program assessment, and services to ensure quality and efficiency.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Financial Aid&nbsp;<\/td><td>Strategizes, plans and processes student financial aid operations. Includes financial counseling, award verification and determination, funds management, risk management and compliance with federal, state, local and athletic organizations regulations and requirements, as well as university policies.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Global Engagement<\/td><td>Advances the global reach of the institution and its students and faculty. Supports the university to ensure successful international initiatives,&nbsp;student experiences through global&nbsp;education programs, university intercultural and area studies, and\/or&nbsp;advising of non-immigrant needs of international students, scholars, and employees.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Instructional Design<\/td><td>Designs educational content and learning strategies through the use of technology to support academic units.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Instructional Technology<\/td><td>Provides educational technology solutions for academic units to support teaching, student learning, and content development.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Library Services&nbsp;<\/td><td>Manages the operations of the university&#8217;s library service function through the development of policies, computer searches, circulation, and research.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Professional Education<\/td><td>Plans, develops, implements and administers continuing education programs, such as workshops, certificate programs, seminars or special events for professionals and\/or lifelong learners. Collaborates with academic departments, outside organizations and agencies in providing credit and noncredit offerings.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>State Crime Laboratory<\/td><td>Provides forensic analysis and investigative support to state law enforcement agencies. Conducts analysis and provides expertise in areas such as DNA analysis, toxicology, and digital forensics, ensuring accurate and timely results that contribute to the justice system.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Student Records<\/td><td>Manages the records of students according to the policy and retention guidelines.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Administration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Subfamily<\/th><th>Subfamily Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Administrative Operations<\/td><td>Oversees, plans, manages, implements and\/or evaluates the operations of a college, department or unit in the areas of human resources, compliance, financial and additional support services.\u200b Identifies and establishes operational systems to monitor, control and improve efficiency and effectiveness, not limited to, processes, procedures and policies.\u200b<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Customer Service<\/td><td>Provide front-line customer service and guest services. Greet and communicate with customers. Conduct tours, facilitate point-of-sale purchases, and provide guest services.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Events Operations&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Manage logistics to ensure successful event experiences. Plan, organize, and manage conferences and events. Perform scheduling, event planning, conference management, and registration management duties. Oversee and execute room set-up.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Institutional Research<\/td><td>Analyze policies, procedures, data, and systems in support of strategic planning and decision making.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Program Coordination&nbsp;<\/td><td>Encompasses tasks or activities related to the execution of administrative operations, processes, and\/or basic project management in support of a \u200bUniversity program\u2019s mission.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Project Management&nbsp;<\/td><td>Initiates, plans, executes, monitors, and completes projects related to processes, procedures, and systems on time and within budget, with a specified beginning and end.&nbsp; Evaluates and consults to improve quality of results and process improvement.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Strategic Initiatives<\/td><td>Initiates, plans, executes, monitors, and completes projects related to processes, procedures, and systems on time and within budget, with a specified beginning and end.&nbsp; Evaluates and consults to improve quality of results and process improvement.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Athletics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Subfamily<\/th><th>Subfamily Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Athletic Compliance&nbsp;<\/td><td>Develops institutional controls and processes to maintain compliance for the university and college&#8217;s athletic programs while staying aware of all conference rules and regulations.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Athletic Facilities Operations &amp; Equipment<\/td><td>Maintains and repairs building mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems through the evaluation, inspection, troubleshooting and reporting of various components.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Athletic Operations &amp; Administration&nbsp;<\/td><td>Responsible for the operations and administration that support the intercollegiate athletics program. Duties may include managing internal and external business relationships and administering budgets. Athletics Administration oversees and directs an athletics program, sport or athletics department function. Manages allocated resources and represents the department within and outside of the institution, as needed, including with regulatory bodies and associations such as the NCAA.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Athletics Communications<\/td><td>Develops, implements, and oversees comprehensive communications and marketing&nbsp; programs for an athletic department or sport.&nbsp;Supports the design, implementation, measurement, and optimization of marketing and communication plans with long-and short-term strategies.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sport Medicine &amp; Nutrition&nbsp;<\/td><td>Focuses on the monitoring of patients for sports activities, education on research based dietary planning, and consult on treatment based on physical activities.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Student Athletic Development&nbsp;<\/td><td>Provides holistic support to student athletes by assessing the student-athlete&#8217;s skill set and offering support in academics, instructional plans, testing, and other activities that increase the student&#8217;s success in college and post-graduation.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Strength &amp; Conditioning<\/td><td>Enables a successful&nbsp; strength and conditioning program for student athletes through the development of speed, strength and conditioning schedules, fundamental instructions, weight training, and all team workouts.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Communications &amp; Marketing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Subfamily<\/th><th>Subfamily Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Communications&nbsp;<\/td><td>Share the story of the institution with the media, public, employees, and governmental agencies to create, enhance, and sustain relationships with internal and external constituencies. Manage and perform strategic planning. Implement messaging. Manage issues, crisis communications, and continuous news coverage efforts.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Marketing&nbsp;<\/td><td>Plan, develop, direct, implement, and evaluate marketing programs and strategy. Manage and provide expertise on advertising media, informational campaigns, business strategy, brand management, outreach, market research, and consumer insights. Promote activities, events, products, and services to engage audiences to take action.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Multimedia &amp; Creative Strategy<\/td><td>Develops and directs the design and delivery of creative multimedia and visual designs such as photography, videography, audio production, multimedia editing, graphic design, motion graphics, social media, web design and content management. Oversees or produces content strategy, layout and concept design, user experience, and design architecture in digital and print formats.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Digital Strategy<\/td><td>Develops, plans and executes content in digital channels. Consults with internal and external partners on user experience management and optimization to establish and evolve digital information architecture.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Community Engagement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Subfamily<\/th><th>Subfamily Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Institutional Culture<\/td><td>Oversees strategies, programs and policies to foster a welcoming, engaged, and connected institutional community.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Community Outreach<\/td><td>Plans, develops, coordinates, and implements community-oriented programs focused on meeting community needs and improving life skills for targeted public segments. Activities include delivering content, programs, materials and technology solutions, as needed, to support program objectives.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Business Development Services<\/td><td>Provides advisory and support services to businesses, helping them grow and succeed. Connects academic expertise with community needs, offering guidance in areas such as business planning, market analysis, and operational improvement to strengthen ties between the institution and the local economy.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Facilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Subfamily<\/th><th>Subfamily Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Campus Planning&nbsp;<\/td><td>Manage and perform services related to campus planning, real estate transactions, space allocation and advances strategic development opportunities.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Construction<\/td><td>Manage and perform services related to construction, renovation, architectural design, interior design, landscape design, building code compliance, and engineering.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Custodial Services&nbsp;<\/td><td>Encompasses maintenance of the appearance and cleanliness of interior areas on campus. Duties include planning, monitoring or participating in general classroom or building cleaning, bathroom cleaning and sanitation and simple floor care. Employees may involve trash and recycling material removal and room set-up. \u200b<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Facilities Management &amp; Operations&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/td><td>Manage, organize, coordinate, and perform activities that support the institution\u2019s facilities operations.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Groundskeeping&nbsp;<\/td><td>Encompasses maintenance of a high standard of appearance, cleanliness and safety of campus grounds. Duties may include grounds and irrigation system maintenance, landscape design and installation, snow removal and emergency response such as cleaning up storm damage.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maintenance&nbsp;<\/td><td>Encompasses tasks related to routine and general maintenance of all campus facilities through execution of basic maintenance and repair, which may include light carpentry work, installation of drywall, light masonry, painting, locksmithing, appliance maintenance, light welding, and\/or pest control.\u200b<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Finance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Subfamily<\/th><th>Subfamily Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Accounting<\/td><td>Encompasses preparation, monitoring and reconciliation of financial information to reflect the condition of the organization&#8217;s accounts. Duties include compiling and reconciling financial transactions, preparing appropriate financial statements and reports relating to an assigned area of responsibility; reconciling records for audits; and developing, implementing and monitoring accounting systems, policies and procedures.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Financial Planning &amp; Strategy<\/td><td>Gathers and analyzes budgets through the review of actual performance, previous expenditures and budgetary controls for the financial programs of colleges and departments within the university.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Financial Services<\/td><td>Provides support in the operation of a variety of financial activities including financial analysis, audit, tax, collections and more.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Grant Accounting<\/td><td>Ensures the compliance of grants and contract proposals through the financial transaction recording standards.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Payroll&nbsp;<\/td><td>Manages the processing of the organization&#8217;s payroll to ensure accurate calculation of wages, tax withholdings, and deductions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Procurement<\/td><td>Oversee acquisition of goods and services, including equipment acquisition and negotiation of complex contract terms and conditions involved with purchase of products and services. Responsible for market analysis, development of competitive solicitations, including request for bids and proposals, and management of the supply chain. Use strategic sourcing methods. Develop procurement systems, policies and procedures. Monitor and report expenditures with third-party suppliers.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tax<\/td><td>Manages the preparation of tax planning, filings, and reporting in compliance with all required regulations.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Treasury<\/td><td>Performs treasury operations that includes the oversight in investments of operating funds, managing cash funds, foreign exchange, debt and capital management.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Health Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Subfamily<\/th><th>Subfamily Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Health Professionals<\/td><td>Provide healthcare services within a particular discipline. Test, interpret, evaluate, diagnose, manage, treat, or prevent conditions and diseases. Establish plans of care. Obtain and process specimens. Perform clinical laboratory analysis and imaging. Provide clinical services. Prepare or dispense medications. Provide counseling in a clinical, research, or public health and safety setting. Teach students in a clinical setting.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Health Services Administration<\/td><td>Perform, manage, or lead activities to ensure that health services, medical care, medical and health professions education, and research programs are delivered effectively, efficiently, and securely. Support, plan, organize, direct, evaluate, and improve health care operations, clinical education programs, research programs, and health information systems. Perform healthcare administration, healthcare regulatory compliance, patient relations, and operational services.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wellness Education &amp; Programming<\/td><td>Provide and support education and training programs for health services professionals, including providers and health professionals in training. Provide support for health services accreditation and continuing education programs. Coordinate workshops, training, simulation technology, mentoring, instructional materials, seminars, case conference, and other educational resources and programs.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Human Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Subfamily<\/th><th>Subfamily Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Benefits<\/td><td>Administers the University&#8217;s benefit programs, including life, health and disability insurance; perquisites such as tuition reduction; and pension and other retirement programs. Selects benefits consultants, administrators, and providers; and ensures that the benefits offering remains competitive in the marketplace. Responsible for identifying, benchmarking, designing, recommending and communicating employee benefits programs including health and financial benefits, disability, leave, retirement, and wellness programs that fit within the total rewards structure and attract and retain talent.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Compensation<\/td><td>Identifies, assesses, designs, and recommends, administers market competitive compensation programs that attract and retain employees, drive performance and organizational results, and provide rewards and recognition for individuals and teams. Partners with technology and process design resources to deliver compensation solutions into the organization including the base pay program, annual salary planning, and incentives.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HR Campus Partners<\/td><td>Helps leaders effectively utilize core HR programs and processes and provides consultation by aligning business objectives with employee and manager needs on cross discipline matters including performance, succession, learning, compensation, benefits, etc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HR Operations<\/td><td>Encompasses support to employees through the University&#8217;s human resources policies and procedures. Answers inquiries about employee benefit programs, payroll inquiries, and standard employee transactions, and ensure appropriate documentation so that changes \/ communications may be processed.\u00a0 This also includes positions that oversee HR technology and data.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Labor &amp; Employee Relations<\/td><td>Maintains and improves employee relationships via communication, performance management, processing grievances and disputes, and interpreting university policies. Designs, implements, assesses, and administers the University&#8217;s employee relations policies and practices related to performance management, employee development, employee engagement, attendance, leave, and grievance procedures. Develops and implements measures to increase employee morale, motivation and satisfaction, while reducing turnover. Supports the employee relations needs by providing consultative and training services to managers\/supervisors and employees.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Learning &amp; Development<\/td><td>Develops and implements training and career development policies and programs. Reviews the University&#8217;s structures, processes, and long-term plans, implements training and career development programs, designs and manages the University&#8217;s performance measurement system, plans for leadership and management succession, and conducts employee research.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Recruiting &amp; Talent Acquisition<\/td><td>Develops and implements ongoing strategy and process of sourcing, recruiting, and selecting talent. Maintains accurate and secure recruitment records. Establishes processes for university wide outreach, affirmative action, and EEO compliance efforts.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Information Technology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Subfamily<\/th><th>Subfamily Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Information Technology<\/td><td>Responsible for providing leadership, direction and management for information technology and operations. This includes positions that have oversight for multiple IT functional areas.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IT Applications&nbsp;<\/td><td>Designs, documents, develops, modifies, maintains, and supports of new or existing applications software.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IT Business Analysis&nbsp;<\/td><td>Partners with colleges, divisions, and departments to understand and define IT system needs. May involve developing, recommending, and maintaining solutions, and planning for implementation, integration, and maintenance of solutions into business process or system design.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IT Change Management<\/td><td>Oversees and coordinates changes to the institution&#8217;s IT systems and infrastructure. Ensures that changes are implemented smoothly, minimizing disruption to operations while maintaining system integrity and compliance.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IT Communications<\/td><td>Delivers clear and effective communication about IT services, initiatives, and changes to the campus community. Develops and disseminates information to keep stakeholders informed and engaged, supporting the adoption and understanding of IT resources.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IT Infrastructure&nbsp;<\/td><td>Responsible for the data management, application and systems administration, and telecommunications.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IT Project Management&nbsp;<\/td><td>Monitors and manages the technology projects using standard project management techniques. Includes creating projects estimates, reporting, resource, and capacity planning.\u200b<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IT Research Computing<\/td><td>Delivers advanced computing infrastructure, software, and expertise to enable faculty and students to conduct high-performance computing, data analysis, and other research-intensive tasks.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IT Security<\/td><td>Ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures and tools. \u200b<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>IT Support&nbsp;<\/td><td>Plans and delivers customer support services, including installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and customer assistance for customer technology.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Legal &amp; Compliance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Subfamily<\/th><th>Subfamily Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Compliance<\/td><td>Organization&#8217;s compliance with laws, policies, and acceptable institutional practices, regulatory and quality standards and fosters a culture of integrity. Works with colleges and units&nbsp; to develop and implement internal controls, processes and programs that access and enhance compliance. Investigates reports of ethics or compliance violations.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Legal<\/td><td>Represents the organization and specific public interest agencies on assigned legal matters including the development of legal strategies and gathering of evidence to defend organization against legal claims and charges. Provides legal advice and counsel or performs paralegal work in research and legal data collection. Reviews, edits or prepares supporting legal documentation and may seek, review or direct the services of outside counsel.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Risk Management<\/td><td>Identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks that threaten institutional operations, reputation, and assets. Provides expertise in developing and implementing policies and procedures to manage risks related to safety, compliance, and strategic planning.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Safety<\/td><td>Manage, develop, implement, and monitor environmental safety programs and policies for the institution. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental, health, and safety regulations regarding environmental issues, clinical and research laboratories, facilities, and equipment. Promote compliance with safety practices and regulations to achieve healthy workplaces. Handle chemical, radiation, fire and life, occupational blood borne, and microbiological exposure safety.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maritime Operations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Subfamily<\/th><th>Subfamily Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Maritime Engineering<\/td><td>Design, construct, and maintain various marine vessels and ocean systems including ships, submarines, and&nbsp; other structures related to the ocean. Ensure the functionality and safety of internal systems within ships, including steering, electrical components, and propulsion mechanisms. Conduct regular inspections of the vessel\u2019s structure and systems, schedule servicing, conduct preventative maintenance, repairs, safety checks, and ensure compliance with marine regulations.&nbsp;Provide a blend of technical expertise, problem-solving, and adherence to marine regulations.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maritime Management &amp; Operations<\/td><td>Manage, organize, coordinate, and perform activities to contribute to the smooth functioning of ships and research vessels, from overseeing port logistics to ensuring the safety of vessels at sea. Involves the strategic coordination and administration of activities within the maritime industry, including shipping, logistics, port management, and vessel operations.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maritime Professionals<\/td><td>Play a crucial role in sea-based activities, including navigation, trade, and exploration. Whether involved in sailing, fishing, or managing maritime operations, these individuals contribute to the vast and diverse maritime community.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Public Safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Subfamily<\/th><th>Subfamily Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Emergency Management<\/td><td>Provides emergency management program activities including disaster preparedness planning, training, and modeling to test emergency response.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Parking &amp; Ground Transportation&nbsp;<\/td><td>Encompasses transportation of university equipment, supplies, materials and passengers, and regulation of parking lots and structures. Duties may include the pick-up and delivery of materials; driving and chauffeuring; receiving, checking, and storing of materials; and basic maintenance of vehicles. Duties also include the management of those functions.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Physical Security<\/td><td>Manages and oversees fire safety, security systems, safety programs and safety infrastructure.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Police &amp; Security&nbsp;<\/td><td>Provides law enforcement, loss prevention, and\/or security services to the community to protect life and\/or property, promote order, and preserve the general welfare through enforcement and\/or education of state laws and referral of applicable university rules and regulations.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Subfamily<\/th><th>Subfamily Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Lab and Research Support&nbsp;<\/td><td>Establishes, implements, and monitors laboratory policies and procedures, ensuring that lab operations are efficient, effective, and compliant with established procedures.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Laboratory Animal Care<\/td><td>Cares for large or small animals and provides support with feeding, cleaning, and treatments to ensure compliance with animal care regulations and in support of research and instruction.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Research<\/td><td>Design, organize, manage and carry out research.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Research Data Analysis<\/td><td>Analyze research hypotheses using controlled investigations, experiments and\/or trials.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Research Technology Support<\/td><td>Provides support for the University&#8217;s research through the effective development and use of technology.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research Administration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Subfamily<\/th><th>Subfamily Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Pre-Award Administration<\/td><td>Manage or provide pre-award administration of sponsored programs. Identify grant opportunities, facilitate proposal development, contribute to non-technical components of proposals, process proposals, develop budgets, negotiate grants and contracts, ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and terms and conditions. Issue sub-awards and sub-contracts<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Post-Award Administration<\/td><td>Manage or provide post-award administration of sponsored programs. Establish awards in the institution\u2019s system, monitor expenditures, ensure compliance with federal, university, and sponsor guidelines, oversee sub-award activities, administer cost-share and effort reporting requirements, prepare invoices, manage receivables, coordinate audits, and submit financial reports.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Research Administration &amp; Economic Development<\/td><td>Manage or perform activities related to multiple areas of sponsored projects administration including, but not limited to pre-award and post-award activities. Duties are multi-dimensional in nature, but not always to the exclusion of specialty skills, and typically include various cross functional duties and responsibility. Manage or perform analytical and financial activities associated with cost studies, forecasting, planning, and managing research portfolios. Plan, direct, and implement a variety of research administrative functions, processes, and systems.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Research Compliance<\/td><td>Supports the research community by promoting and ensuring University compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Research Development<\/td><td>Responsible for the proactive identification, planning and development of funding opportunities for research programs.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Subfamily<\/th><th>Subfamily Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Accessibility<\/td><td>Design and administer processes and policies to ensure facilities and programs are accessible to all institution stakeholders.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dining and Catering Services&nbsp;<\/td><td>Manage and perform all areas of food and culinary preparation. 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