Determining Initial Pay Rate & Pay Increases
To Determine the Initial Pay Rate
New Appointments are generally placed at the minimum of the appropriate pay range to allow growth within the range, and typically never placed higher than the midpoint. There are four job levels, each with corresponding pay ranges, and criteria for identifying the level. When you determine new pay rates, make sure that you review your other student assistants’ pay for internal equity. For further assistance, contact Emily Bawanan.
|
Criteria |
Minimum |
Midpoint |
Maximum |
Level I |
Entry level position, under immediate supervision, performs routine tasks requiring no previous experience, specific education, or specialized skills. |
$8.00 |
$8.50 |
$9.25 |
Level II |
Mid-level position, under general supervision, performs routine and non-routine tasks which require considerable on-the-job training and/or specialized skills. Jobs in this level typically require discretion in judgment and decision-making. Previous experience, education or specialized skills may be required to perform these higher level jobs. |
$8.25 |
$ 9.50 |
$10.50 |
Level III |
Mid-level position, under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled tasks requiring previous experience and/or specialized education, or performs work requiring considerable discretion in judgment and decision-making, including responsibility for coordinating the work of a group of lower level student employees. |
$9.75 |
$11.25 |
$12.75 |
Level IV |
Highest level position, under general or job-related specific supervision, completes highly complex assignments requiring specialized knowledge and previous experience. The work is normally within the student's course of study at the senior or graduate level and the employee may direct the work of others, consult with others, both on- and off-campus, and may be responsible for the project/assignment from conception through implementation and evaluation. Requires special Employee Services review and approval. |
$11.00 |
$13.50 |
$16.11 |
Providing Pay Increases
Student Assistants may receive a pay increase for merit or a change in job responsibilities. Pay increases are at the discretion of the Appropriate Administrator, and are not retroactive. For a merit pay increase, it is recommended that the student complete one semester (or an equivalent amount of time) in the same position, requires a Student Assistant Evaluation of satisfactory or better, and a statement of justification on the Student Employment Form. Students who demonstrate consistently high levels of performance above and beyond the normally expected requirements of the job can be considered for more frequent increases at the Appropriate Administrator’s discretion, and in consideration of the campus’ goal to have students receive equitable treatment and pay. Pay increases are given in increments of $0.25.
How to Process a Pay Increase
To process a pay increase, the Appropriate Administrator needs to submit a new Student Employment Form, checking the box "Pay Increase" and/or "Job Level/Position Change". Pay increases are effective on the first day of the upcoming pay period. Refer to the Student Employee Payroll Calendar for pay period dates. Complete the "Rate Justification" section on the SEF. A Student Assistant Evaluation may be attached as supporting documentation.
