Staff job families and subfamilies
A job family groups roles that perform similar types of work and require related knowledge, skills and abilities. Job families create clarity around how jobs relate to each other and support consistent compensation and career development practices. A job subfamily further organizes a job family into more specific areas of specialization, grouping roles that share a narrower set of skills, responsibilities or focus.
Job family groups
Positions supporting teaching, learning, access and student success through coordinated academic services, learner support and engagement activities.
Academic Programs and Administration
Develops, implements and manages academic programs, policies and initiatives that support the institution’s educational mission. Evaluates programs and helps ensure they meet student and university needs.
Advising and Student Success
Fosters student success through programs and strategies that support fulfillment of educational goals. Supports student progress through advising and connection to resources.
Child and Youth Education Development
Provides early childhood education and family support services. Manages childcare center operations, including staffing, facilities and program quality.
Engaged Learning & Outreach
Designs, implements and leads engaged learning and outreach initiatives that extend educational opportunities beyond the campus. Builds partnerships, supports learner engagement and advances community and workforce connections through programs and services.
Enrollment Management, Admissions and Recruitment
Supports recruitment, evaluation and selection of prospective students. Implements strategies and processes that support efficient and effective enrollment efforts.
Financial Aid
Manages student financial aid operations, including counseling, awarding and verification. Oversees funds and ensures compliance with regulations.
Instructional Design and Technology
Enhances teaching effectiveness and student engagement by designing and supporting high‑quality digital learning experiences grounded in evidence‑based instructional practices.
Residential Life
Plans and delivers programs and services for students living on campus. Manages housing operations and supports students’ residential experience.
Student Access
Creates and oversees policies and processes that ensure facilities, programs and services are accessible to all students.
Student Records
Maintains student academic records and enrollment data. Processes transcripts and verifies enrollment. Supports registration and graduation requirements while ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Teaching Support
Supports effective instruction by maintaining and operating instructional technologies, laboratories and learning environments and providing technical guidance, training and operational support to faculty and students.
Positions supporting business, educational and operational functions that help the institution meet its goals.
Administrative Operations
Supports or manages college, department or unit operations. Oversees systems and processes that improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Data and Institutional Research
Collects, analyzes and reports data to support decision making, assessment and planning. Helps improve institutional effectiveness and maintains strong data governance.
Program Coordination and Management
Supports program operations and project management. Plans and completes projects within scope, schedule and budget and identifies ways to improve processes and outcomes.
Strategic Initiatives
Advances organizational priorities by supporting strategy development and cross-unit projects. Helps execute initiatives that improve institutional performance.
Positions supporting aviation and engineering programs, equipment and services.
Aviation and Engineering Administration
Oversees administrative and operational functions within aviation or engineering programs. Manages scheduling, compliance and program support activities.
Engineering and Technical Support
Provides technical expertise, engineering support and maintenance for programs, research and facilities. Helps ensure equipment and systems function safely and effectively.
Flight Instruction and Training
Delivers pilot training and flight instruction. Develops and delivers training and ensures compliance with aviation standards and regulations.
Positions supporting financial operations, budgeting and fiscal decision making.
Accounting
Prepares, monitors and reconciles financial information to support accurate accounting. Develops reports and ensures compliance with financial policies.
Financial Planning and Strategy
Analyzes budgets and financial data to guide fiscal planning. Reviews financial performance and supports long-term budgeting.
Financial Services
Provides support for financial activities such as analysis, auditing, tax, collections and related services.
Payroll
Processes payroll to ensure accurate wages, deductions and tax withholdings.
Procurement
Manages the purchase of goods and services, including contracts and supplier relationships. Prepares competitive bids and develops sourcing strategies. Oversees procurement policies and systems.
Positions supporting the promotion and communication of university messages to internal and external audiences.
Communications and Marketing
Shares institutional messages with the public, media and campus community. Manages strategic communication planning, messaging, issues management and crisis response.
Multimedia and Creative Strategy
Creates multimedia and visual content, including photography, videography, design and digital media. Oversees content strategy and user experience for print and digital platforms.
Printing and Publications
Produces and distributes printed materials that support communications, branding and operations.
Web Design
Designs and maintains websites and digital interfaces to improve user experience, accessibility and engagement.
Writing and Editing
Creates and edits written content for publications, digital platforms and university communications.
Positions supporting the development of community partnerships, outreach initiatives and educational programming that connect the university with external stakeholders.
Corporate Engagement
Develops and maintains relationships with corporate partners to support university initiatives, research collaborations and funding opportunities.
Economic Development
Leads programs that promote economic growth, innovation and community engagement.
Extension
Designs and delivers outreach programs and resources that extend university expertise to communities.
External Engagement Administration and Operations
Advances the university’s mission and public impact by leading and supporting external engagement programs, partnerships and initiatives that connect the institution with communities and stakeholders through coordinated operations and strategic leadership.
Government Relations
Develops and maintains relationships with government agencies and officials to advance university priorities and ensure compliance.
Positions supporting campus facilities, infrastructure and operational services.
Agricultural Operations
Conducts agricultural operations and maintains facilities in support of research and education.
Construction and Campus Planning
Plans, delivers and oversees planning, design, construction and renovation activities across campus. Supports the university and compliance with building codes and standards.
Custodial Services
Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of campus buildings. Performs routine cleaning, room setup and waste removal.
Facilities Management and Operations
Coordinates and performs activities that support daily facility operations and ensure safe, functional spaces.
Maintenance
Maintains campus facilities, including basic repairs, carpentry, painting and similar tasks.
Parking and Ground Transportation
Manages parking operations and campus transportation services.
Positions providing medical services, health education and support for wellness and clinical programs.
Animal Care and Veterinary Services
Provides animal care and clinical support in veterinary, research and teaching settings.
Health Education
Designs, delivers and leads educational programs, workshops, consultations and trainings that promote wellness, prevention and health.
Health Information Management
Manages patient and health-related records and information systems to support operations, privacy and accuracy.
Health Services Administration and Operations
Oversees operations that support medical care and health services. Ensures effective service delivery, regulatory compliance and patient support.
Human Health Services
Provides healthcare services. Evaluates, diagnoses and treats conditions.
Laboratory and Diagnostic Services
Performs laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures to support clinical care, research and education.
Pharmacy
Prepares, dispenses and manages medications and pharmaceutical services for patient care.
Psychology and Social Services
Provides counseling, assessment and social support services to promote mental health and well-being.
Recreation Services
Designs, delivers and oversees recreational programs, facilities and fitness services that promote student and university community health.
Positions providing dining, lodging and event services to support campus life.
Dining and Catering Services
Prepares and serves food and beverages in dining and event settings. Maintains food safety and sanitary standards.
Events Operations
Plans and manages event logistics, including scheduling, setup and conference support.
Hospitality Services
Oversees guest services and facility operations to support comfort, safety and service quality.
Positions supporting the attraction, development and retention of the university’sworkforce.
Benefits
Administers employee benefits, including health, retirement, leave and wellness programs. Designs and communicates offerings that support workforce needs.
Civil Rights and Title IX
Ensures compliance with civil rights laws and Title IX regulations. Manages investigations, training, reporting and outreach to support a safe and fair environment.
Compensation
Designs, administers and analyzes compensation programs to ensure competitive, compliant and consistent pay practices aligned with institutional strategy and workforce needs.
HR Campus Partners
Provides consultative and operational human resources support to campus units by supporting staffing and employee processes, advising leaders and aligning workforce practices with university policies.
HR Operations and Administration
Supports and leads human resources operations by managing systems, transactions, processes and policies. Provides strategic leadership aligned with institutional goals.
Labor and Employee Relations
Manages and administers employment policies, programs and practices. Provides guidance to leaders and employees on topics including performance management, employee accommodations, labor agreement administration and dispute resolution.
Learning and Development
Designs and delivers training and professional development programs that build employee skills and support career growth.
Recruiting and Talent Acquisition
Manages recruiting efforts to attract and hire talent. Ensures accurate records and compliance in hiring processes.
Positions supporting technology systems, infrastructure and solutions for campus operations.
IT Applications
Designs, develops, maintains and provides support for systems and software applications.
IT Business Analysis
Bridges organizational needs and technology solutions by gathering and translating business requirements into system solutions. Supports implementation and process improvement.
IT Infrastructure
Manages networks, systems, cloud platforms and technical services in support of a reliable, secure and scalable technology environment.
IT Multi-Discipline
Provides operational and strategic leadership across IT functions, guiding integrated technology services, resources and initiatives.
IT Project Management
Plans and manages technology projects, including timelines, resources and reporting.
IT Research Computing
Provides advanced computing expertise and support for research, data solutions and high-performance computing.
IT Security
Protects systems, networks and data through security programs, policies and tools.
IT Support
Provides customer support for technology services, including installation, troubleshooting and assistance.
Positions ensuring compliance with laws, regulations and legal standards.
Legal
Provides legal advice, representation and administrative support to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
Positions providing library services related to learning, research and access to information.
Archives and Preservation
Manages and preserves archival materials, special collections and historical records.
Collections and Services
Acquires, organizes and maintains library materials. Provides reference help, circulation services and instruction to support research and learning.
Positions supporting museum and theatre programs, including collections, exhibits and performances.
Arts Programming and Services
Delivers arts programs, events and patron services including ticketing, educational programming and front-line support.
Curation and Collections
Curates, manages and preserves collections and exhibits to support education and public engagement.
Museum/Theatre Administration and Operations
Leads administrative and operational functions including planning, budgeting and oversight of museum and theatre programs and services.
Stagecraft and Technical Arts
Designs and constructs technical elements for performances, including lighting, sound and set design.
Positions supporting research activities.
Applied Research/Evaluation
Designs and conducts applied research and evaluation using data analysis and research methods to assess programs, policies and initiatives and inform decision-making.
Biosecurity
Ensures safe and compliant operation of high-containment research facilities.
Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer
Manages intellectual property rights, patents, licensing and technology transfer activities to support commercialization and partnerships.
Research Award Administration
Manages pre- and post-award processes, including proposals, budgets, compliance and reporting.
Research Compliance & Security
Supports compliance with regulations that govern research activities and protects research integrity.
Research Support
Supports research through technical, operational and administrative activities. Ensures compliance with policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
Positions maintaining campus safety, emergency readiness and regulatory compliance.
Emergency Management
Plans and conducts preparedness activities, training and exercises to strengthen emergency response.
Environmental Health and Safety
Develops and manages programs that support environmental health, workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
Police and Security
Provides law enforcement and security services that protect life and property and promote public safety.
Risk and Safety Administration and Operations
Oversees risk management, regulatory compliance and guides safety and prevention to protect the campus community.
Positions such as trainee, scholarly and specialized service roles that support short-term university needs. Positions may provide clerical, technical or professional assistance and may offer hands-on experience or require short-term specialized expertise.