This guide is specifically for updating Unique Responsibilities during the a recruitment. For more information on updating unique responsibilities for an already-existing employee, see the Change in Unique Responsibilities guide.
Unique Responsibilities are critical components of the position, and should address key aspects of the position not already included under essential responsibilities. Unique Responsibilities should ideally describe an area of specialty or focus, or a responsibility that requires special knowledge, skills, or abilities. It's recommend to avoid adding Unique Responsibilities if the work is a task, temporary, or already captured in the essential responsibilities of the chosen Job Profile.Â
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Where to Edit and Update
| Create Job Requisition |
If you're in the process of creating a Job Requisition, you will find this on the Qualifications (third) tab:
Use the X icon to remove a Responsibility, the pencil icon to edit it, and the Add button at the bottom of the page to add a new one. |
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| Edit Job Requisition |
If Responsibilities need to be added or updated later, follow the process as outlined in the Edit Job Requisition guide. Note: Per our Job Postings Revisions Guide, changes to Unique Responsibilities on a live job posting should be done under the advisement of the Compensation Center for Excellence. |
Additional Guidance
Critical Components
- Unique Responsibilities are critical components of the position, and should address key aspects of the position not already included under essential responsibilities.
- Each responsibility should take 5% or more of the employee's time and effort
- If the employee does not perform these duties, the organization would not be able to operate effectively, meet its goals, or provide key services. Â
Optional
- If the essential responsibilities from the chosen Job Profile adequately capture the key responsibilities of the position, it is not necessary to add more responsibilities.
Limited
- There should no more than four additional unique responsibilities.
- If more than four feel needed, consult with the Compensation Center of Excellence or consider a different Job Profile.
High-Level (Not Tasks)
- Responsibilities describe core functions of the job at a high level
- On the other hand, tasks are specific to individual positions and focus on how the work is completed, or the tools to perform work
Teaching Unique ResponsibilityÂ
- If an employee has teaching as a Unique Responsibility, please use the following language:
"Facilitates classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction for one or more courses, including assessment of student performance."Â
- The standardized language ensures description of instructional responsibilities across positions and allows reporting on individuals with teaching responsibilities in the future. Additional Unique Responsibilities related to instruction can be added.
Additional Resources
Questions?
Contact your Talent Acquisition Specialist.