About the Guidelines

Administrative Job Classification at MIT

IS&T Development Resource Guide

Resources

IS&T Human Resources (IST-HR) Team

MIT Job Classification and Salary Guidelines

About the Guidelines

On July 1, 2001, HR/Compensation published Salary and Job Classification Guidelines that apply to Support and Administrative staff. The IS&T Human Resources (IST-HR) Team is responsible for applying those guidelines within IS&T.

Administrative Job Classification at MIT

In February, 2000, MIT implemented a new job classification system along with new salary guidelines, for all MIT Administrative (aka 'exempt' ) staff. This reclassification introduced the six levels for Administrative Staff: Consultant I is an example of Level 1; the I/T Directors are examples of Level 6.

The new job classification model introduced a new phrase into the vernacular -- "compensable factors". Compensable factors are those skills or competencies for which MIT is willing to pay differentially -- in other words, a person's pay will tend to go up the more they can demonstrate each of the compensable factors.

For a variety of reasons, the term "compensable factors" was dropped from the vocabulary effective July 1, 2001. A new term, "job descriptors" [Certificates required] "has many of the same characteristics as 'compensable factors.'"

IS&T Development Resource Guide

IS&T has a Development Resource Guide for competencies. As you are thinking about the competencies you want to develop, you can refer to the guide for ideas about courses, self study, or other strategies that may be relevant to your needs.

Resources

If you have any questions about the classification process, the salary management guidelines, or any other aspects of this system, please feel free to contact the IS&T Human Resources (IST-HR) Team <ist-hr>.

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