As of October 21, 2024, all staff excluding those represented by UVM Staff United have transitioned to the University Job Architecture. Employees represented by UVM Staff United remain classified under the Career/Pay system. This system was implemented in 2005 and focuses on competencies, skills, and the scope and functions of a job.
Additional information can be found on the Class & Comp landing page.
System Overview
Within Career/Pay’s broad job families, jobs are further categorized into job series based on the nature of the work. Within each series, job standards may be part of a formal or informal career progression. Complete details on job series, career progression information, and individual job standards can be found within the Career/Pay Job Family PDFs.
Career/Pay System Pay Bands
Each job standard within the Career/Pay system has a broad, market-based pay band that accommodates the complex work environment of the University.
Career/Pay Job Families
Administrative Support (C) Family
Administrative Support Family positions do not require a Bachelor's degree and are non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). They cover a broad range of business, library, office, program, service and technical support functions.
View Administrative Support Family, Series, and Standards (PDF)
Executive (E) Family
Executive Family positions require a Bachelor's degree and seven to ten years of experience, are exempt from the FLSA and are heads/directors of one or more departments.
Professional (P) Family
Professional Family jobs require at minimum, education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's degree and are exempt from the FLSA. They encompass a broad range of administrative services, health care, information technology, outreach, research and student/academic professional functions.
Technical (T) Family
Technical Family positions perform a broad range of technical functions in addition to administration and oversight of laboratory and/or field research, multimedia equipment and instrumentation, environmental safety programs, and services or processes. These positions are primarily non-exempt from the FLSA. Education and experience equivalent to a minimum of a high school diploma, specialized training or skills, and one to six years' related work experience is required. Includes Equipment, Media, Research and Safety.
Specialized (Sp) Family
Specialized Family positions provide routine to complex assistance, coordination, and oversight of precise functions within diversified bodies of work that require a specific area of expertise and minimum of two years postsecondary course of study, or training. They are largely non-exempt from the FLSA. Education and experience equivalent to a minimum of an Associate’s degree, specialized training or skills, and one to four years' related experience is required. Includes Accounting, Data Management, Facilities Analysis, Information Technology, Medical Specialist and Technologist, Nursing, Process Coordination, Program and Student Services Specialties.
Skilled Craft (K) Family
Skilled Craft Family positions perform a broad range of routine to complex manual and mechanical functions and provide general to highly skilled repairs, restoration, maintenance, and installations using a specialized manual skills and knowledge of a particular craft or trade. Specific apprenticeship requirements, certification, or licensure may apply. They are non-exempt from the FLSA. Education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma is required. Includes Facilities (Building, Hazardous Materials, Operating Engineer and Utilities) and Mechanical Trades.
Service (S) Family
Service Family positions perform a broad range of routine to specialized assistance, maintenance and repair functions and provide coordination and oversight of services and operations related to law enforcement, personal/building security, access and transportation and parking. They are predominately non-exempt from the FLSA. Education and experience equivalent to a minimum of a high school diploma is required. Includes Transportation and Protective Services.
Maintenance (M) Family
Maintenance Family positions perform a broad range of assistance, coordination, and oversight of custodial, grounds, and pasture maintenance, horticultural activities, routine assistance and care to designated farm animals, and routine to specialized equipment repair and maintenance. They are non-exempt from the FLSA, with the exception of certain supervisory positions. Education and experience equivalent to at least an elementary education is required. Includes Research Facility, Farm, Custodial and Grounds Maintenance.