Institutional Affairs
Developed with the help of volunteer leaders and member institutions across the country, The Job Descriptions Index provides access to sample job descriptions for positions unique to higher education.
Descriptions housed within the index are aligned with the annual survey data collected by the CUPA-HR research team. To aid in the completion of IPEDS and other reporting, all position descriptions are accompanied by a crosswalk section like the one below.
Crosswalk Example
Position Number: The CUPA-HR position number
BLS SOC#: Bureau of Labor Statistics occupation classification code
BLS Standard Occupational Code (SOC) Category Name: Bureau of Labor Statistics occupation category title
US Census Code#: U.S. Census occupation classification code
VETS-4212 Category: EEO-1 job category title used on VETS-4212 form
***SOC codes are provided as suggestions only. Variations in the specific functions of a position may cause the position to better align with an alternate SOC code.
Sample Job Descriptions
Business Continuity/Emergency Planning Professional
Responsible for the development, administration and maintenance for a college or university’s business continuity program that supports the continuance of critical functions before, during, or after a disaster. Reviews and evaluates risk assessment, business impact analysis plans and planning proposals, and materials. Design, direct and oversee campus-wide disaster exercises in accordance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements. May serve as liaison with federal, state, and local agencies to coordinate continuity and restoration activities, emergency management plans, or services. May assign and/or supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
CROSSWALKS
Position Number: 178000
BLS SOC #: 11-3031
BLS Standard Occupational Code (SOC) Category Name: Financial Managers
US Census Code: 0120
VETS-4212 Category: First/Mid-Level Officials
SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Assistant Director of Emergency Management (Florida International University)
Manager Emergency Preparedness (Oregon State University)
Emergency Response Planning Coordinator (The Evergreen State College)
Business Continuity Specialist (University of California, Santa Barbara)
Associate Vice Chancellor of Campus Safety and Emergency Operations (University of North Carolina, Pembroke)
Chief of Staff to System or Institution CEO
Advises the CEO on policy, procedural, and operational issues of the system or district. May be charged with leading the operationalization of strategic initiatives for the CEO. Represents the CEO to senior vice presidents, campus officials, and critical external constituents. Serves as a visible top-level leadership role for the institution on behalf of the CEO; considered a peer of the institution’s other senior/executive officers.
CROSSWALKS
Position Number: 187020
BLS SOC #: 11-9033
BLS Standard Occupational Code (SOC) Category Name: Education Administrators, Postsecondary
US Census Code: 0230
VETS-4212 Category: First/Mid-Level Officials
SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Chief of Staff (University of Rhode Island)
Chief of Staff (The University of Memphis)
Chief of Staff for the CEO (The University of Wisconsin, Madison)
Chief of Staff (Wichita State University)
Chief of Staff & Associate Vice President for Planning and External Affairs (Notre Dame of Maryland University)
Chief Risk Management/Compliance Officer
Responsible for leading and maintaining campus-wide risk management and/or compliance programs. Generally reports to an executive position. May involve a single incumbent who fulfills both roles of risk and compliance or may involve multiple incumbents fulfilling one or both of these roles for different units or divisions.
CROSSWALKS
Position Number: 196270
BLS SOC #: 11-1021
BLS Standard Occupational Code (SOC) Category Name: General and Operations Managers
US Census Code: 0110
VETS-4212 Category: First/Mid Level Officials
SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Director, Risk Management (University of Rhode Island)
Deputy Head, Institutional Research
Conducts research and studies on the institution under the supervision of the IR Director. Responsibilities typically include the design of studies, data collection, analyses, and reporting.
CROSSWALKS
Position Number: 428100
BLS SOC #: 13-1111
BLS Standard Occupational Code (SOC) Category Name: Management Analysts
US Census Code: 0710
VETS-4212 Category: Prof
SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Assistant Vice President, Office of Inst Research, Planning & Assessment (The University of Maryland, College Park)
Director of Institutional Research and Assessment (York College of Pennsylvania)
Disability Services Advisor
Responsible for assuring equal access for persons with mental health and other disabilities to all educational and vocational programs. Identifies and provides reasonable accommodations at institution to ensure equal educational opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
CROSSWALKS
Position Number: 423115
BLS SOC # 21-1012
BLS Standard Occupational Code (SOC) Category Name: Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
US Census Code # 0230
VETS-4212 Category: Prof
SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Affirmative Action Associate (Oregon State University)
Disability Services Coordinator
Plans, directs, and oversees the administration of all programs and services ensuring compliance with ADA and provides leadership and consultation in promoting access and equity for persons with disabilities.
CROSSWALKS
Position Number: 423110
BLS SOC # 25-9099
BLS Standard Occupational Code (SOC) Category Name: Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other
US Census Code # 0230
VETS-4212 Category: Prof
SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Disability Services Coordinator (Kennesaw State University)
Head, Campus Disability Services
Directs daily operations of the Office of Disability Services to ensure equal access for students and staff with disabilities to all aspects of campus life (programs, services and activities) as outlined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Responsibilities include reviewing and maintaining medical documentation, determining reasonable accommodations, implementing accommodations, organizing and arranging awareness activities, supervising staff, advising other departments, researching and purchasing assistive technology and maintaining a budget. As the primary contact for university administrators, faculty, staff and students, serves as the compliance officer for the ADA in academic, physical and employment areas.
CROSSWALKS
Position Number: 423100
BLS SOC # 25-9099
BLS Standard Occupational Code (SOC) Category Name: Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other
US Census Code # 0230
VETS-4212 Category: Prof
SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTIONS
ADA Accessibility Specialist (Athens State University)
Director, Disability Resource Center (Florida International University)
Director, Disability Access Services (Oregon State University)
Program Director of Disability Support Services (Prince George’s Community College)
Director of Access Services (The Evergreen State College)
Student Disability Manager (University of California, Santa Barbara)
Director of Accessibility Resources (North Carolina A&T State University)
Director of Accessibility and Health Promotion (Notre Dame of Maryland University)
Director of Disability Services (Cochise College)
Director of Disability Support Services (York College of Pennsylvania)
Head, Institutional Title IX Compliance
Responsible for coordinating the institution’s compliance with federal and state discrimination and sexual harassment laws. Responsibilities may include providing educational programs regarding discrimination and sexual harassment prevention; responding to, investigating and seeking resolution to allegations of discrimination and sexual harassment; selecting and overseeing sexual harassment advisors who serve as additional information resources on issues of sexual harassment; training student peer educators to facilitate discussions with other students on sexual harassment. With regard to the OCR letter of April 4, 2011 expanding upon Title IX sexual harassment and violence guidelines, also oversees all Title IX complaints and reports student sexual harassment, sexual violence and related allegations of misconduct. Identifies and addresses any systemic problems relating to complaints and works with other departments to ensure Title IX policies communicated to all constituencies. Assists law enforcement personnel in handling reports and complaints of sexual violence and related misconduct.
CROSSWALKS
Position Number: 423150
BLS SOC # 13-1071
BLS Standard Occupational Code (SOC) Category Name: Human Resources Specialists
US Census Code # 0630
VETS-4212 Category: Prof
SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Title IX Coordinator (Babson College)
Title IX Coordinator, Associate Vice President (Case Western Reserve University)
Title IX Coordinator (Roosevelt University)
Title IX & Diversity Administrator (University of the Arts)
Head, Institutional/Academic Assessment
Oversees academic and/or institutional assessment. Collaborates with faculty, staff, and administrators in establishing and refining an academic/institutional assessment framework directed at improving student learning and achievement or institutional quality. Shares best assessment practices and serves as a resource to faculty and staff. Works with accreditation staff and administrators to ensure alignment of assessment with accreditation efforts. May supervise staff who work in improving learning outcomes, retention, or institutional quality.
CROSSWALKS
Position Number: 429100
BLS SOC #: 13-1111
BLS Standard Occupational Code (SOC) Category Name: Management Analysts
US Census Code: 0710
VETS-4212 Category: Prof
SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Director, Center for Academic Innovation (York College of Pennsylvania)
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs (York College of Pennsylvania)
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Assessment (Notre Dame of Maryland University)
Assistant Director, Student Learning Outcomes & Assessment (University of Rhode Island)
Creates and implements all new government-funded programs that promote the admission and retention of students from low-income and disadvantaged backgrounds; audits current programs and consistently works to improve the institution’s offerings; completes all reporting required by the Department of Education.
CROSSWALKS
Position Number: 423140
BLS SOC # 13-1071
BLS Standard Occupational Code (SOC) Category Name: Human Resources Specialists
US Census Code # 0630
VETS-4212 Category: Prof
SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Director of Title III (North Carolina A&T State University)
Institutional/Academic Assessment Professional
Develops and conducts research in areas that may include: student retention and attrition; student goal attainment; financial optimization analysis; enrollment management modeling and forecasting; resource utilization, institutional costs and productivity; access and equity studies; and functional benchmarking specific to higher education. Responsible for identification and analysis of patterns in institutional data, make critical observations of policy impact, and recommending strategies and actions. May select and adapt quantitative methods, practices and theories to perform forecasting and analysis, interpret results, document findings, and organize and implement research projects, identifying ways to improve research design and data validity.
CROSSWALKS
Position Number: 429000
BLS SOC # 13-1111
BLS Standard Occupational Code (SOC) Category Name: Management Analysts
US Census Code # 0710
VETS-4212 Category: Prof
SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Institutional Review Board (IRB) Coordinator
Responsible for support of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) in managing protocols, applications, approvals, and records. May be responsible for scheduling IRB meetings, helping to select board members, contacting board members, and/or communicating with researchers about the IRB process. The IRB reviews applications involving research with human subjects to ensure that the rights of human participants are protected.
CROSSWALKS
Position Number: 427200
BLS SOC # 43-9199
BLS Standard Occupational Code (SOC) Category Name: Misc Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other
US Census Code # 5940
VETS-4212 Category: Prof
SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Specialist, IRB/RCR Compliance (University of Rhode Island)
Conducts investigations under the direction/ oversight of the head of institutional Title IX compliance. Drafts reports and findings for institutional decision-making.
CROSSWALKS
Position Number: 423160
BLS SOC #: 13-1071
BLS Standard Occupational Code (SOC) Category Name: Human Resources Specialists
US Census Code: 0630
VETS-4212 Category: Prof
SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Title IX Investigator (PT) (York College of Pennsylvania)
Associate Dean for Inclusion and Community Standards (Notre Dame of Maryland University)