Human Resources

Salary administration for academic personnel such as faculty, librarians, and research fellows are administered by the Provost’s Office. Faculty and librarians are covered by the collective bargaining agreement.

Positions defined as classified staff are based on matching duties and responsibilities with specifications contained in state title and regulated under Massachusetts General Laws. Pay level of each position depends on the grade level assigned to the appropriate title. Classified staff are covered by the collective bargaining agreement and the salary schedule can be found in the collective bargaining agreement. Classified positions are typically clerical, administrative and technical positions, as well as skilled trades and labor positions.  

• Out-of-Title Work: Classified employees can be assigned by the hiring manager/department head to perform work in a higher grade due to a temporary vacancy and/or leave of absence of staff, the employee shall receive out-of-title compensation. Additional information on out-of-title work can be found in the classified staff bargaining agreement, Article 22—Out of Title Work.
• Classified Position Appeal Process: Classified employees and/or their manager may file an appeal of the classification of a position based on duties currently being performed. The employee and/or their manager must complete the Position Audit Guide and submit to Human Resources for review and evaluation.

Each professional position is evaluated and compensated in terms of specific elements outlined in the Professional Staff Salary Administration Program. The primary work of professional positions require advanced knowledge customarily obtained by a prolonged course of specialized study and instruction or work in a recognized field.

• Professional staff may appeal their position level, as well as request an equity review of their current salary. Position appeal process and equity appeal process can be found in the Professional Staff Salary Administration Program, along with the relevant forms.
• University departments may develop formal on-call systems for professional staff to cover off-hour shifts or to assure appropriate response to incidents and emergencies that may occur at night or on weekends. Additional information regarding on-call can be found in Section 18.3 of the Professional Staff Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Additional compensation and bonus payments for faculty and professional staff are processed using the Additional Compensation Form. Step-by-step instructions are available for viewing when completing the form.