Overview
Job levels account for growth in complexity and higher-level responsibilities for jobs within a job category. Job levels represent jobs according to the work dimensions, which are the same for jobs within the same job category and level across the University.
The example below illustrates job levels within the Finance job family and Accounting function of WVU's architecture. There are 3-5 job levels per job category. Each job level may be associated with a series of job titles that represent a progression by Roman numeral. Not all job levels will exist in a title series. Job levels were developed based on WVU current positions and jobs typically seen within the market and peer institutions while also keeping in mind anticipated future jobs at the University.
| Job Category | Job Levels | Accounting Example |
|---|---|---|
| Operational Contributor | Operational Contributor I | |
| Operational Contributor II | Accounting Assistant II | |
| Operational Contributor III | Accounting Assistant III | |
| Professional Contributor | Professional Contributor I | Accountant I |
| Professional Contributor II | Accountant II | |
| Professional Contributor III | Accountant III | |
| Professional Contributor IV | Accountant IV | |
| Professional Contributor V | ||
| Manager / Leader | Manager I | |
| Manager II | Accounting Manager II | |
| Manager III | Accounting Manager III | |
| Manager IV | Accounting Manager IV | |
| Manager V | ||
| Executive Leadership | Executive I | Chief Financial Officer |
Work Dimensions
Work dimensions are different aspects of capability and experience that help define the job level. They include:
| Work Dimensions | Descriptions |
|---|---|
| Complexity of Work | Complexity of job tasks, problem solving, or creative production |
| Scope of Accountability | Degree of sole/shared responsibility for outcomes and impact |
| Autonomy | Degree of sole/shared responsibility for decision-making and degree of supervision |
| Communication and Collaboration | The nature and scope of communication and collaboration |
| Effective Knowledge | Education, experience, and/or training required; OR minimum sum total of education, training, skill, and experience required to perform the job to the normally expected standard. This encompasses the depth, scope, integration and application of skills within and outside the body of knowledge or specialty applicable to an individual job category. |
| People Management | Degree to which a position must develop, lead, or influence individuals and internal and external stakeholder groups |
Work Dimensions Matrix by Job Category
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