Overview During the 2005-2006 year the University engaged Mercer Consulting to assist in a review of the classification system. In conjunction with the review, the consultants met with focus groups comprised of professional and salaried staff to better understand their views of the classification system. One result of these meetings was a recommendation for enhanced career development opportunities for salaried staff, many of whom perform highly complex jobs. Based on this expressed need, a committee was formed in the spring of 2006 that included representatives from a variety of campus constituencies: College of Arts & Sciences – Paul Pusecker Morris Library – Paul Anderson Office of Human Resources – Anna Bloch, Richie Holland, Chris Ulrich, Nancy Wallace Office of the Vice Provost for Research – Chris Cook Salaried Staff Advisory Committee – Marge Hadden Vice President for Administration – Maxine Colm The committee determined that creating a new non-exempt job category at level 9 would afford career development for salaried staff. Moreover, would be a capstone position in the salaried staff classification structure; one that the committee believes would be highly prized. The committee developed a generic job description, describing skills and expectations, for the proposed level 9 position. In addition, since the level 9 is unique in the salaried staff taxonomy, the reclassifying of jobs at this level is handled differently. Candidates for the position will receive careful scrutiny at all supervisory levels to be certain that they possess higher knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities; approval by the executive vice president or provost will be required before a request is forwarded to Human Resources (HR) for technical review. Upon completion of HR’s position audit, all documentation will be forwarded to a review committee comprised of academic and administrative professionals, salaried staff, and members of the HR unit. An affirmative decision by a majority of this group is required before reclassification can occur. Please also see the related links: Level 9 Position Description Level 9 Promotion Process Salary Guide Please contact the Office of Human Resources by e-mail hr-class@udel.edu or phone 302-831-2171 with questions.

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