The Compensation & Classification Team
The Compensation and Classification Team manages and administers compensation, position titles and descriptions for PSU. They are the primary consultants for university departments and units ensuring campus-wide equitable position placement and pay practices, accurate and efficient compensation strategies, and advice on advancement pathways through either direct upward or parallel opportunities in individual units. This is accomplished in part by development of compensation and classification best practices and policies, utilization of wage and salary surveys, salary market analysis, and position description expertise. The Compensation Team works to coordinate multiple classification systems in place through the collective bargaining process. The team administers multiple compensation programs including but not limited to stipends, overloads, special salary increases, position placements and negotiated increases.
- Serves as the subject matter experts on classification and compensation.
- Collaborates to resolve classification and compensation issues.
- Provides guidance through established and best practices.
- Implements regulatory changes affecting compensation
Position Classification
Position classification is a process through which PSU positions (jobs) are aligned. To facilitate uniformity and equity in the classification process, placement includes reviewing appropriate classification specifications. Classification specifications include a description of the work performed (duties and responsibilities), minimum qualifications, and other factors to determine placement within relevant PSU classification systems. Visit the Position Classification web page for details.
Compensation & Pay Management
At PSU, compensation practices are governed by Administrative Guidelines, PSU policies/practices, State and Federal wage and hour laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs). It is the University’s goal to compensate fairly within the University budget, applicable CBAs and regulatory and administrative requirements. Visit the Compensation & Pay Management web page for details.
PSU Compensation Overview & Philosophy