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How to Write a Job Description

Provides guidelines on writing a job description

About this Document

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) is currently reviewing this document. OHR is consolidating and updating the format of policy-related documents to reflect changes in state law that took effect on July 1, 2015. Until this document has been revised, please refer to the existing document or documents:

For Academic Staff, Faculty, and/or Limited appointees: Job Description
For University Staff: What Every Supervisor Should Know About Position Descriptions

Note: Where the document text refers to “Classified Staff,” this reference applies to University Staff. Where the document text refers to “Unclassified Staff,” this reference applies to Academic Staff, Faculty, and/or Limited appointees.