College of Arts & Sciences
POSITION DESCRIPTION & ADVERTISING
POSITION INFORMATION
DEPARTMENT:
INCUMBENT NAME:
POSITION NUMBER:
JOB TITLE:
BUSINESS TITLE:
SUPERVISOR NAME:
POSITION DESCRIPTION
BASIC FUNCTION:
Briefly describe the position’s purpose
and main function.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Describe in detail each major function.
indicate the percentage of effort each
function represents (maximum 25% for
each) to total 100%.
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISION:
Include number of exempt/nonexempt employees administratively
supervised- (authority for all
personnel actions, hire, fire
performance appraisal, set salary,
corrective discipline).
FUNCTIONAL SUPERVISION:
Include number of exempt/nonexempt employees functionally
supervised- (assign/review work,
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participate in interviews, input on
performance appraisals).
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
& WORK CONDITIONS:
Does this job involve significant
physical demands such as lifting,
carrying, standing, climbing,
crawling/kneeling, repetitive motions
and/or exposure to unusual working
conditions (confined space, animals,
heights, infectious diseases, danger,
or exposure to inclement weather)?
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Describe the minimum job
requirements: formal
education/training, certificates,
licenses and necessary knowledge,
skills, abilities, and years of
experience.
ADVERTISING INFORMATION
(Do NOT include this section for Opportunity Hires)
ADVERTISING TITLE:
JOB SUMMARY:
Include Basic function and pertinent
essential functions (this is what will
appear to the applicants as the job
posting)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(or equivalent combination of
education & experience)
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
STAFF HIRING BAND:
Check one
(Salaries are set within the band
based on each candidate's education
and experience, job responsibilities
internal equity, and/or available
department funding.)
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OTHER INFORMATION:
(include any unique circumstances
for this position)
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period.
A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees.
ADVERTISING COPY
REQUIRED:
The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity
and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and/or
service. Applicants are requested to include in their cover letter information about how
they will further this goal.
The University of Vermont is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer.
The Department is committed to increasing faculty diversity and welcomes applications
from women, veterans and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups and from
people with disabilities.
ADVERTISING COPY
OPTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF UVM:
Founded in 1791, UVM has been called one of the "public ivies" and is consistently ranked
as one of the top public universities in the United States. The University is located in
Burlington, Vermont, also rated as one of the best small cities in America. The greater
Burlington area has a population of about 125,000 and enjoys a panoramic setting on the
shores of Lake Champlain, between the Green Mountains of Vermont and the Adirondack
Mountains of New York. Burlington and the surrounding area provide an environment rich
in cultural and recreational activities for individuals and families, with multiple
opportunities for interactions with local industry and communities.
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