Alabama A&M University
Reclassifying Staff Positions
Procedure 6.9
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Human Resources Internal Operating Procedures
Procedure 6.9: Reclassifying Staff Positions
Volume 6
Managing Office: Office of Human Resources
Effective Date: May 29, 2012
Purpose
This procedure will document the process and guidelines to reclassify positions for staff employees when
the position performs 60% or more job duties of the current defined assigned job description and also
assume additional duties that are substantial different than the current job duties to warrant a change in
classification.
Guidelines
Request a classification review whenever permanent and substantial changes in job duties occur.
Common examples include: Changes in the scope, nature, variety, and complexity of work
performed; changes in supervision received; changes in supervision exercised.
The employee must meet the qualifications of the new proposed job description.
The new proposed job description should reflect substantially different and additional duties.
Do not request a classification review when work volume increases or job performance is
outstanding. Work volume and job performance do not justify reclassification.
Classification review may result in a higher or lower classification change.
Past performance must indicate an ability to perform the new responsibilities in a satisfactory
manner.
Classification change must be permanent even if the incumbent leaves the position.
Procedure
A. The immediate supervisor of the position must obtain written approval from his/her supervisor,
vice president of the unit, or senior personnel officer by completing the Request and Justification
for Reclassification form.
B. Request for reclassification: The immediate supervisor of the position initiates the
reclassification process by submitting the following to the Office of Human Resources:
1. Approved Request and Justification for Reclassification Form – Attachment 1
2. New job description
3. Current job description
4. Organizational chart of the department
5. A memo comparing the difference between the current job duties and proposed new job
duties.