HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY
STUDENT EMPLOYEE CLASSIFICATION LEVELS


Students should be assigned to the appropriate classification level using the following chart as a guide. Determine the level based on the distinctive characteristics of each specific position and the following descriptions that best fit the majority of the job duties.

 

Level I

Routine, repetitive, non-technical clerical or manual tasks which require only a brief training period.


Previous experience, education or specialized skills not required.


Limited responsibility; length of service does not increase level of responsibility.


Under direct supervision; minimal direction required once trained.


Typical tasks:

Filing, photocopying, light typing, answering telephone and taking messages, sorting and distributing mail, book shelving, ushering, taking tickets, basic grounds and custodial maintenance work, cleaning lab and glassware, serving food, dishwashing.

Level II

Variety of clerical or manual tasks of average difficulty, may involve moderate to heavy physical exertion.

Job-related experience, education or specialized skills required.


Initiative, independent judgment and decision-making ability may be required.

Under moderate supervision; close supervision when performing work out of the normal routine.

Typical tasks:

General clerical tasks requiring proficient typing, receptionist duties requiring thorough knowledge of office policies, procedures and programs; tutoring, grading, trained library assistance, research and lab assistance, van driving, assisting skilled trades workers.

Level III

Variety of special or difficult, technical tasks; given complex assignments.


Extensive job-related experience, education or advanced specialized skills required.

Problem solving and decision making using considerable independent judgment may be required.

Under minimal supervision; expected to work independently on most assignments.

Typical tasks:

Advanced tutoring or peer counseling, complicated or technical research or lab assistance, computer analysis and user support, bus driving, performing musical accompaniment.