Three Vertical Career Ladders
The skills, knowledge, and experience required for career advancement.
1. Pre-Defined Career Ladder
- Clearly defined hierarchy of positions that exist with multiple levels
- Similar positions assigned to a Sub-Group within a Job Family
- Hierarchy based on Job Grade
- Limited to positions at or below the Director Level
Example of a Pre-Defined Career Ladder
(Top-Down)
| Title | Job Grade |
|---|---|
| Administrative Assistant IV | 17 |
| Administrative Assistant III | 15 |
| Administrative Assistant II | 13 |
| Administrative Assistant I | 11 |
2. In-Range Career Ladder
- No Pre-Defined Track
- Employee takes on additional duties
- Job Analysis/Reclassification Requested
- New duties may result in Title/Grade Change
- New duties may result in Salary Adjustment
Example of an In-Range Career Ladder
| Job Code | Job Title | Pay Plan Grade | Grade FLSA Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2310 | Manager, Autism Services Program | 6 | E |
| 3354 | University Compliance and Diversity Officer | 7 | E |
3. Individualized Career Ladder
- No Pre-Defined Track
- Applies to positions at Director Level or Above
- May be a Lateral Transfer (Horizontal) or Promotion (Vertical)
- May also be a part of a Succession Plan
Example of an Individualized Career Ladder
| Job Code | Job Title | Pay Plan Grade | Grade FLSA Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2262 | Director, Art School | 5 | E |
| 2276 | Director, TDC Program | 6 | E |