Definitions
Demotion is a change in the classification of a Classified Staff employee to another classification in a lower pay grade.
Promotion is a change in the classification of a Classified Staff employee to another classification in a higher pay grade through application of a competitive selection process or a qualified application of the Noncompetitive Selection policy.
Reclassification is a change in the classification of a position resulting from a job audit by Human Resources where it is found that the duties and responsibilities of the position will be changed permanently, materially, and significantly. An employee must meet the minimum qualifications of the new classification in order to be reclassified.
Regrade is a change in the pay grade of a classification to align more closely the classification's pay rate with the University's compensation philosophy.
Transfer is the movement of an employee from one department or university to another department or university within the same classification or grade. An employee who transfers is eligible for consideration for regular salary adjustments.