In-between is a midpoint, which represents the marketplace's going rate for a fully qualified employee in that position. The result was the establishment of 12 pay grades, within which each University position was grouped with positions carrying comparable responsibilities. We wanted to do as much equity as possible. In considering the job evaluation project, Cortinas added, it's important to realize that the study evaluated positions, not people. With the pay plan in place, employees can advance within their position's pay scale as resources become available.
Employees have the right to appeal the placement of their position within the pay plan.
Employees who believe their position was placed in the wrong pay grade can contact Human Resources for details of the appeal process.