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C. Class 4 Seasonal – Generic Job Titles, Descriptions & Job Codes
Class 4 Seasonal
Job Code
Generic Job Description Job Requirements
04610
Hourly
Seasonal
Under general guidance and direction, provides general clerical/
office or library support to unit management such as filing,
opening mail; word processing; receptionist duties; basic
bookkeeping, calculating and posting charges to departmental
accounts, operating basic office equipment, e.g., photocopier,
facsimile, multi-line phone/voicemail systems, and basic
computer programs. May sort and check out library materials
and process books and periodicals. Duties vary widely by
For entry-level positions: High school diploma or equivalent.
For all other positions: High school diploma or equivalent,
and/or up to 4 years of relevant office, clerical, bookkeeping,
library assistant or related experience depending on duties to
be performed. An equivalent combination of education and/or
experience may be substituted for the experience requirement.
04620
Hourly
Laboratory/
Technical
Assistant
Seasonal
Under general guidance and direction, provides basic level
laboratory and/or technical support duties involving the
application of scientific research methods and techniques.
Performs multistage purifications, other assays, and tests;
propagates specimens and cell cultures; prepares tissues,
chemicals, and/or living subjects for testing and performs
related duties as assigned. May perform other technical support
duties in disciplines such as engineering, or information
technology.
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a scientific /technical discipline,
or an equivalent combination of education and/or relevant
laboratory technician or research study experience carrying out
research protocols and tests, or other technical work may be
substituted for the degree.
04630
Hourly
Service/
Maintenance
Under general guidance and direction, provides maintenance/
service duties of routine general maintenance, custodial,
grounds, services to clean repair and maintain University
facilities, grounds, furnishings and equipment. May perform
duties such as dining/cooking, security, transportation, parking
duties or other similar work. May perform group leading duties.
For entry-level positions, no experience is required.
For all other positions, requires a high school/vocational school
education or equivalent experience depending on the duties to
be performed, in general custodial/maintenance/repair work
including plumbing, electrical and/or carpentry areas; security;
cooking; transportation; or other related experience. May also
require a valid driver's license and two years driving experience.
04640
Hourly
Unit
Administrator/
Specialist
Seasonal
Provides support to unit management by organizing and
coordinating daily unit operations. Coordinates the
administration of programs, projects, and/or processes.
Prioritizes work, resolves routine conflicts and issues, prepares
and implements administrative guidelines and procedures, and
provides oversight and facilitation. Provides routine and non-
routine information and explanations to clients. May create
informational materials; provide supporting research, analysis,
and proposal data; prepares, processes, and controls records,
statistics, reports, and document. May schedule, arrange and
coordinate design and logistics for events and meetings; and
completes other work assigned. May perform duties in
functions such as accounting or information technology.
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent
combination of education and/or experience. Requires up to
two years relevant experience in an administrative function,
good communication and interpersonal skills, and computer
literacy.
04650
Hourly
Professional/
Research/
Manager
Seasonal
Provides overall management and supervision of the daily
operations, staff and performance of a complex academic,
research, operational, or administrative university unit. Ensures
accurate and timely processing of requests and actions, and
professional service to clients. Develops, restructures, and
supervises the implementation of procedures and processes.
May provide oversight, facilitation, and supervision of academic
support and policy interpretation; purchasing, personnel, space
and facilities planning; major event design, promotion, and
implementation; and may oversee business processes. Performs
seasoned professional-level work that requires specialized to
general knowledge.
- OR -
Provides professional, research or technical management of
assigned duties and assures that program(s) proceed as
planned. Communicates and collaborates with numerous
individuals to maintain involvement in all facets of the project;
accountable for major project decisions, protocols, metrics, and
client satisfaction. Demonstrates leadership role in forming and
maintaining productive working relationships. May manage
professional and paraprofessional staff and motivate groups to
implement the strategy of the organization. Develops
procedures for reporting and is responsible for protocol
development and/or approvals. May be recognized as a subject
matter expert and acts as a consultant to faculty or staff.
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent
combination of education and/or experience. Also requires a
minimum of three to five years of relevant professional
experience in an administrative and/or supervisory function,
excellent communication skills, and computer literacy.
- OR -
Requires a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of
education/experience in the discipline. A master’s degree in a
specialized discipline may be required, particularly in research,
project management or managerial positions. Also requires a
minimum of five years experience and/or increasing functional
responsibility in a leadership/managerial role. With a master’s
degree requirement, a minimum of three years of related
experience is acceptable. Excellent communication skills and
computer literacy.