Job Description: This position reports to the Director of Classification and Compensation. The Classification and Compensation section provides a comprehensive program of services, serving an advisory role to University management, department heads, and supervisors through a fair and equitable application of state and federal policies and procedures. The Classification and Compensation section is responsible for ensuring campus-wide equity through the proper classification of all SPA and CSS positions, with full consideration of salary administration issues. Consistent with the service mission of the University, we provide consultation on organization and position design, compensation analysis and salary administration, consultation of departmental pay philosophies and strategies. This position is one of five consultants responsible for maintaining the classification and compensation career banding and broad-banding systems for all SPA and CSS positions. This entails conducting position classification studies for both new and existing positions, designation of FLSA and wage and hours policies, preparing the analytical documentation and presenting decisions to management. Compensation and salary administration functions include comprehensive analysis of market rates, conducting and completing compensation surveys, and utilization of fair practices. Work requires the ability to work independently, using judgment and discretion in formulating decisions. Candidates should be proficient in formulating spreadsheets and possess considerable knowledge of statistical applications used for gathering, storing, retrieving and analyzing data from multiple sources/systems. Candidates should also possess the knowledge and ability needed to maintain web applications, as well as the ability to be creative and work independently on special projects as assigned. The ability to work cohesively with executive management, faculty, administration and staff with the ability to communicate ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing, is essential. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to interact professionally and effectively with contacts on all levels. Candidates should also possess the ability to function independently and successfully, manage multiple responsibilities, handle confidential information and highly sensitive matters in a timely and professional manner. Excellent organizational, time management and analytical skills are essential.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two years of progressively responsible professional human resources management experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Special Instructions to Applicants: This position is subject to the Career Banding Salary Administration Plan. If candidates are not identified at the Journey level, management may consider candidates at a lower competency level. Pay will be commensurate with applicant's competencies as well as budget, equity, and market considerations.

Salary Grade Equivalent: 72 (for reduction-in-force priority purposes only)

Job Close Date: 01/28/2013

East Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action University and accommodates individuals with disabilities. Proper documentation of identity and employability is required at the time of employment.