The duties and responsibilities of these positions vary greatly and are determined by the nature of the particular position. While the areas of responsibility may be broadly conceived, careful specification of these areas is important in order to identify appropriate qualifications. The person who has the major responsibility for evaluating the performance of the individual in a particular position should have primary responsibility for the development of the position description. Input from others in the unit or from the search and screening committee is often helpful and certainly appropriate as long as the supervisor has the final approval. All qualifications must be related to the functions of the position and should go beyond general education and experience to identify specifically the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties.
Preferred qualifications range in their desirability.
Those who are involved in screening applications should identify clearly the bases for evaluating qualifications which require subjective assessments. Interpersonal skills may be assessed through reference checks and during the interview.