Job Families
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A job family is a group of jobs related by common vocations or professions. Jobs in a job family have related knowledge, skills, abilities (competencies) and other factors that represent a career path from entry level jobs to senior executives. These job families are based on occupational areas as opposed to a university organizational chart; jobs in your school or department may likely fall into several of these job families. This design is intentional so that our job families can stay current even if our organizational structure changes over time.
The job family structure is also a powerful career tool designed for career progression for almost every job at VCU. It makes it easy to see what skills and qualifications you need to progress in your current job family. Employees who are interested in trying something new can explore changing careers using the requirements and responsibilities of jobs in other job families as a guide.
Salary ranges
A market-based salary range is established for each job in the family and is based on external salary data for similar work by other comparable employers. Movement through the market ranges can be accomplished through a combination of merit-based salary increases and career path advancements in an employee's current position (e.g., promotions in place) as well as through competitive promotions to new positions through the hiring/search process.
Job summaries
These are general job descriptions for every job at the university. Your specific job may not match any of these job summaries exactly; the job summaries are meant to be a general description, scope of work and level of authority for jobs you might find in any organization. This helps us ensure that VCU is offering a competitive salary for each job.
View salary ranges for each job family in the accordions below.
Overview
The Academic and Faculty Affairs job family consists of jobs spanning from operational and technical support to executive management. Specific jobs are distinguished based on the complexity and scope of responsibilities, educational requirements, level of supervision required, level of decision-making authority, and market pricing based on industry-specific benchmark jobs.
Jobs within the Academic and Faculty Affairs job family have responsibilities in the following areas:
- Academic Administration and Leadership
- Academic Program Development
- Curriculum Development
- Faculty Development
- Industry Certified Trainers and Instructors
- Instructional Design
- Licensed Educators
- Learning Innovation and Student Success Initiatives
- Ombudsman Services
- Strategic Initiatives: i.e Enrollment, International Programs, etc.
- Teacher's Aids
Salary Ranges
Market-based salary ranges are established for each job based on external salary survey data for similar work by other comparable employers within the relevant recruitment area (e.g., local, state, regional, or national). The salary ranges are reviewed, evaluated, and updated periodically by VCU HR.
Overview
The Athletics job family consists of jobs spanning from operational and technical support to executive management. Specific jobs are distinguished based on the complexity and scope of responsibilities, educational requirements, level of supervision required, level of decision-making authority, and market pricing based on industry-specific benchmark jobs.
Jobs within the Athletics job family have responsibilities in the following areas:
- Athletic Training
- Athletics Administration
- Coaching
- CPR Instruction
- Equipment Maintenance
- Facilities Administration
- Fitness, Wellness, Leisure, Exercise
- Game Day Preparations
- Membership Services
- NCAA Compliance
- Student Athlete Development
- Student Athletics Conditioning
- Ticketing and Sales
Salary Ranges
Market-based salary ranges are established for each job based on external salary survey data for similar work by other comparable employers within the relevant recruitment area (e.g., local, state, regional, or national). The salary ranges are reviewed, evaluated, and updated periodically by VCU HR.
Athletics - Staff Salary Ranges
Overview
The Communications job family consists of jobs spanning from operational and technical support to executive management. Specific jobs are distinguished based on the complexity and scope of responsibilities, educational requirements, level of supervision required, level of decision-making authority, and market pricing based on industry-specific benchmark jobs.
Professional and administrative level positions may lead a department, a specific functional area, or a specific program by planning, directing, and managing operations. This job family has a broad range of duties with varying degrees of complexity. Career paths are not restricted to one sub-family of jobs. Employees may progress through any sub-family as long as minimum qualifications are met and there is a business need for the level of work to be performed. Incumbents may perform one or more of these functions, or a combination thereof, in support of the Communications function of the university.
Jobs within the Communications job family have responsibilities in the following areas:
- Account Management
- Brand Management
- Communications Administration
- Community Relations
- Content Strategy
- Creative Services
- Digital Services
- Editing Services
- Graphic Design
- Information Architecture
- Interactive Design
- Marketing and Advertising
- Media Relations
- Multimedia Productions
- Public Relations
- Social Media
- Special Events
Salary Ranges
Market-based salary ranges are established for each job based on external salary survey data for similar work by other comparable employers within the relevant recruitment area (e.g., local, state, regional, or national). The salary ranges are reviewed, evaluated, and updated periodically by VCU HR.
Overview
The Community Engagement and Outreach job family consists of jobs spanning from operational and technical support to executive management. Specific jobs are distinguished based on the complexity and scope of responsibilities, educational requirements, level of supervision required, level of decision-making authority, and market pricing based on industry-specific benchmark jobs.
Jobs within the Community Engagement and Outreach job family have responsibilities in the following areas:
- AmeriCorps Partnership
- Bridging Richmond
- Community Partnerships
- Discovery Program
- Mary and Frances Youth Center
- Service Learning
- VCU Academic Scholars in Real Environments (ASPIRE) Program
- VCU Global Education (GLOBE)
- VCU INNOVATE
- VCU Leaders Engaging in Advanced Discovery (LEAD)
- Virginia Mentoring
Salary Ranges
Market-based salary ranges are established for each job based on external salary survey data for similar work by other comparable employers within the relevant recruitment area (e.g., local, state, regional, or national). The salary ranges are reviewed, evaluated, and updated periodically by VCU HR.
Community Engagement & Outreach - Staff Salary Ranges
Overview
The Development job family consists of jobs spanning from operational and technical support to executive management. Specific jobs are distinguished based on the complexity and scope of responsibilities, educational requirements, level of supervision required, level of decision-making authority, and market pricing based on industry-specific benchmark jobs.
Jobs within the Development job family have responsibilities in the following areas:
- Advancement Services
- Alumni Relations
- Annual Giving
- Capital Campaign
- Community Engagement
- Corporate and Foundation Relations
- Data Management
- Development and Alumni Communications
- Donor Relations
- Major Gifts
- MCV Foundation
- Regional Philanthropy
- VCU Foundation
Salary Ranges
Market-based salary ranges are established for each job based on external salary survey data for similar work by other comparable employers within the relevant recruitment area (e.g., local, state, regional, or national). The salary ranges are reviewed, evaluated, and updated periodically by VCU HR.
Overview
The Environmental Safety and Risk Management job family consists of jobs spanning from operational and technical support to executive management. Specific jobs are distinguished based on the complexity and scope of responsibilities, educational requirements, level of supervision required, level of decision-making authority, and market pricing based on industry-specific benchmark jobs.
Jobs within the Environmental Safety and Risk Management job family have responsibilities in the following areas:
- Biological and Chemical Safety Services
- Environmental Health and Safety Services
- Fire Safety Services
- Insurance and Risk Management Services
- Loss Protection Services
- Occupational Safety Compliance and Consultation
- Radiation Safety Services
Salary Ranges
Market-based salary ranges are established for each job based on external salary survey data for similar work by other comparable employers within the relevant recruitment area (e.g., local, state, regional, or national). The salary ranges are reviewed, evaluated, and updated periodically by VCU HR.
Environmental Safety & Risk Management - Staff Salary Ranges
Overview
The Facilities Management job family consists of jobs spanning from operational and technical support to executive management. Specific jobs are distinguished based on the complexity and scope of responsibilities, educational requirements, level of supervision required, level of decision-making authority, and market pricing based on industry-specific benchmark jobs.
Jobs within the Facilities Management job family have responsibilities in the following areas:
- Engineering and Architecture Services
- Grounds Maintenance
- Non-licensed Trades
- Property Management
- Skilled Trades
- Space Management
- Surplus Management
- Sustainability
- Systems Control
- University Planning and Construction
- Warehousing and Storage
- Customer Service
- Dispatch Services and Operations
- Enforcement Services
- Fleet Management
- Parking and Transportation Operations
- Parking and Transportation Support Services
- Special Events Administration
- Transportation Services
Salary Ranges
Market-based salary ranges are established for each job based on external salary survey data for similar work by other comparable employers within the relevant recruitment area (e.g., local, state, regional, or national). The salary ranges are reviewed, evaluated, and updated periodically by VCU HR.
Overview
The Financial Services job family consists of jobs spanning from operational and technical support to executive management. Specific jobs are distinguished based on the complexity and scope of responsibilities, educational requirements, level of supervision required, level of decision-making authority, and market pricing based on industry-specific benchmark jobs.
Jobs within the Financial Services job family have responsibilities in the following areas:
- Budget and Resource Analytics
- Controller Services
- Financial Reporting
- Grants Accounting
- Payroll Services
- Student Accounting
- Tax Accounting
- Treasury Services
- Accounts Payable
- Corporate Card Program Administration and Compliance
- Employee Travel Services
- University Procurement Operational Support
- University Purchasing Services
- Auxiliary Business Services
- Campus Mail Services
- Campus Retail Operations
- Dining Operations and Analytics
- Events Management, Conferences and Hospitality Services
- RamTech Operations
- Trademarks and Licensing
Salary Ranges
Market-based salary ranges are established for each job based on external salary survey data for similar work by other comparable employers within the relevant recruitment area (e.g., local, state, regional, or national). The salary ranges are reviewed, evaluated, and updated periodically by VCU HR.
Overview
The General Administration job family consists of jobs spanning from operational and technical support to executive management. Specific jobs are distinguished based on the complexity and scope of responsibilities, educational requirements, level of supervision required, level of decision-making authority, and market pricing based on industry-specific benchmark jobs.
Jobs within the General Administration job family have responsibilities in the following areas:
- Department/Unit Administration
- Executive Administrative Support
- General Business Management/Operations
- General Clerical Support
- General Program Management
- General Project Management
- Hybrid jobs with responsibility in multiple functional families
- Office Management
- Program Coordination
Salary Ranges
Market-based salary ranges are established for each job based on external salary survey data for similar work by other comparable employers within the relevant recruitment area (e.g., local, state, regional, or national). The salary ranges are reviewed, evaluated, and updated periodically by VCU HR.
Overview
The Health Sciences job family consists of jobs spanning from operational and technical support to executive management. Specific jobs are distinguished based on the complexity and scope of responsibilities, educational requirements, level of supervision required, level of decision-making authority, and market pricing based on industry-specific benchmark jobs.
Jobs within the Health Sciences job family have responsibilities in the following areas:
- Clinical Services
- Mental Health Counseling Services
- Dental Services Support
- Direct Patient Care
- Disability Support Services
- Employee Health Administration
- Employee Health Services
- Health Services Administration
- Health Services Professionals
- Health Care Support
- Health Care Technology
- Medical, Health and Wellness Education
- Nursing Services
- Student Health Administration
- Student Health Services
Salary Ranges
Market-based salary ranges are established for each job based on external salary survey data for similar work by other comparable employers within the relevant recruitment area (e.g., local, state, regional, or national). The salary ranges are reviewed, evaluated, and updated periodically by VCU HR.
Overview
The Human Resources job family consists of jobs spanning from operational and technical support to executive management. Specific jobs are distinguished based on the complexity and scope of responsibilities, educational requirements, level of supervision required, level of decision-making authority, and market pricing based on industry-specific benchmark jobs.
Jobs within the Human Resources job family have responsibilities in the following areas:
- Background Checks
- Classification Consultation
- Compensation Administration
- Employee Benefits Administration
- Employee Leave Administration
- Employee Orientation and Onboarding
- Employee Records, Storage and Retention
- Employee Relations
- Human Resource Consulting
- Human Resource Information Systems
- Human Resource Legal Compliance
- Human Resources Operations
- Organizational Development
- Performance Management and Leadership Development
- Policy Interpretation and Consultation
- Recruitment and Selection
- Training and Development
Salary Ranges
A Job Summary which describes the general work content and scope assigned to each job is representative of the benchmark job(s) used to develop the market-based salary ranges. Job Summaries are intended to be utilized for classification purposes for newly established jobs and in the slotting process for existing positions transitioning into the University Compensation and Career Plan. The summary documents also provide a crosswalk from the State Classified Plan role code to the University Plan job code, as well as the associated Standard Occupational Codes or SOCs developed by the Department of Labor.
Overview
The Information Technology job family consists of jobs spanning from operational and technical support to executive management. Specific jobs are distinguished based on the complexity and scope of responsibilities, educational requirements, level of supervision required, level of decision-making authority, and market pricing based on industry-specific benchmark jobs.
Jobs within the Information Technology job family have responsibilities in the following areas:
- Academic Technology
- Application Systems Development
- Business Intelligence
- Computer Operations Support
- Data Storage and Maintenance
- Help Desk Support
- Information Security
- IT Project Management
- IT Training
- Network Infrastructure
- Telecommunications
- Web Services
Salary Ranges
Market-based salary ranges are established for each job based on external salary survey data for similar work by other comparable employers within the relevant recruitment area (e.g., local, state, regional, or national). The salary ranges are reviewed, evaluated, and updated periodically by VCU HR.
Overview
The Legal, Audit and Compliance job family consists of jobs spanning from operational and technical support to executive management. Specific jobs are distinguished based on the complexity and scope of responsibilities, educational requirements, level of supervision required, level of decision-making authority, and market pricing based on industry-specific benchmark jobs.
Jobs within the Legal, Audit and Compliance job family have responsibilities within the following areas:
- Audit and Compliance (includes Athletics, Finance, Research, Access and Equity, Technology Services, and Human Resources)
- Board Relations
- Community Education, Engagement and Outreach
- Division for Inclusive Excellence
- Equity and Access
- Government Relations
- Office of Sponsored Programs
- University Counsel
Salary Ranges
Market-based salary ranges are established for each job based on external salary survey data for similar work by other comparable employers within the relevant recruitment area (e.g., local, state, regional, or national). The salary ranges are reviewed, evaluated, and updated periodically by VCU HR.
Overview
The Library Services job family consists of jobs spanning from operational and technical support to executive management. Specific jobs are distinguished based on the complexity and scope of responsibilities, educational requirements, level of supervision required, level of decision-making authority, and market pricing based on industry-specific benchmark jobs.
Jobs within the Library Services job family have responsibilities in the following areas:
- Collections
- Community Health Education Center
- Digital Collections
- Interlibrary Loan Services
- James Branch Cabell Library
- Learning Center at Hunton Student Center
- Research Support
- Health Sciences Library
Salary Ranges
Market-based salary ranges are established for each job based on external salary survey data for similar work by other comparable employers within the relevant recruitment area (e.g., local, state, regional, or national). The salary ranges are reviewed, evaluated, and updated periodically by VCU HR.
Overview
The Museums and Fine Arts job family consists of jobs spanning from operational and technical support to executive management. Specific jobs are distinguished based on the complexity and scope of responsibilities, educational requirements, level of supervision required, level of decision-making authority, and market pricing based on industry-specific benchmark jobs.
Jobs within the Museums and Fine Arts job family have responsibilities in the following areas:
- Fine Arts
- Galleries
- Museums
- Performing Arts
- Theatre
Salary Ranges
Market-based salary ranges are established for each job based on external salary survey data for similar work by other comparable employers within the relevant recruitment area (e.g., local, state, regional, or national). The salary ranges are reviewed, evaluated, and updated periodically by VCU HR.
Overview
The Public Safety and Security job family consists of jobs spanning from operational and technical support to executive management. Specific jobs are distinguished based on the complexity and scope of responsibilities, educational requirements, level of supervision required, level of decision-making authority, and market pricing based on industry-specific benchmark jobs.
Jobs within the Public Safety and Security job family have responsibilities in the following areas:
- Campus Security
- Customer Service
- Dispatch Operations
- Emergency Communications
- Emergency Management
- Investigations
- Patrol Operations
- Public Safety Support Services
- Residential Security
Salary Ranges
Market-based salary ranges are established for each job based on external salary survey data for similar work by other comparable employers within the relevant recruitment area (e.g., local, state, regional, or national). The salary ranges are reviewed, evaluated, and updated periodically by VCU HR.
Overview
The Research job family consists of jobs spanning from operational and technical support to executive management. Specific jobs are distinguished based on the complexity and scope of responsibilities, educational requirements, level of supervision required, level of decision-making authority, and market pricing based on industry-specific benchmark jobs.
Jobs within the Research job family have responsibilities in the following areas:
- Behavioral and Emotional Health Research
- Bio-behavioral Clinical Research
- Biological Complexity
- Biomarker Research and Precision Medicine
- Cancer Research
- Child and Family Studies
- Clinical and Translational Research
- Critical Care and Pulmonary Research
- Cultural Experiences in Prevention
- Drug and Alcohol Studies
- Educational Research Consortium
- Engineering and Medicine
- Environmental Studies
- Health Disparities Research
- Heart Health Research
- Humanities Research Center
- Inter-professional Education and Collaborative Care
- Molecular Imaging
- Molecular Medicine
- Neurological Research
- Oral Health Research
- Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders
- Partnership for People with Disabilities
- Positive Youth Development
- Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics
- Public Policy
- Rehabilitation Research and Training Center
- Rehabilitation Sciences and Engineering
- Research Innovation
- Research on Human Aging
- Society and Health
- Structural Biology: Drug Discovery and Development
- Study of Tobacco Products
- Women’s Health
Salary Ranges
Market-based salary ranges are established for each job based on external salary survey data for similar work by other comparable employers within the relevant recruitment area (e.g., local, state, regional, or national). The salary ranges are reviewed, evaluated, and updated periodically by VCU HR.
Overview
The Student Services job family consists of jobs spanning from operational and technical support to executive management. Specific jobs are distinguished based on the complexity and scope of responsibilities, educational requirements, level of supervision required, level of decision-making authority, and market pricing based on industry-specific benchmark jobs.
Jobs within the Student Services job family include responsibilities in the following areas:
- Academic Support Services
- Career Services
- Cultural Transition and Support
- Enrollment Services
- Financial Aid
- Greek Life
- Immigration Services
- International Studies
- Multicultural Affairs
- New Student and Family Programs
- Records and Registration
- Residence Life and Housing
- Retention Services
- Student Activities
- Student Conduct and Academic Integrity Services
- Student Government
- Student Success
- Supplemental Instruction
- Transfer Student Services
- Tutoring Services
- Wellness Education, Advocacy and Support
- Writing Center Services
Salary Ranges
Market-based salary ranges are established for each job based on external salary survey data for similar work by other comparable employers within the relevant recruitment area (e.g., local, state, regional, or national). The salary ranges are reviewed, evaluated, and updated periodically by VCU HR.