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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
Child Care Center Teacher
Degreed, professional teacher. Plans and implements a developmentally appropriate curricula and activities for children and families enrolled at a campus childcare center or early childhood development program. Using observation and developmental profiles/checklists, maintains appropriate records of children’s progress. Supervises personnel assigned to assist with classroom activities (including students, assistants, and volunteers).
CROSSWALKS
Position Number: 457125
BLS SOC #: 25-3099
BLS Standard Occupational Code (SOC) Category Name: Teachers and Instructors, All Other
US Census Code: 0020
VETS-4212 Category: Prof
SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Teacher (Notre Dame of Maryland University)
Early Childhood Education Teacher (The University of Wisconsin, Madison)
Teacher, Child Development Center (University of Rhode Island)
Preschool Teacher Assistant (Wichita State University)
Preschool Teacher (Wichita State University)
Head, Campus Child Care Site
Responsible for the direction and supervision of child/day care center activities. Performs a variety of professional and administrative duties, including program administration and management of budgets, facilities, personnel, and special projects for a single site. Coordinates the childcare support services program with day care center teachers and other staff. Must meet state license requirements. May require a master’s degree in early childhood education or related field. Requires 5-8 years’ experience with child development programs.
CROSSWALKS
Position Number: 457120
BLS SOC #: 39-1020
BLS Standard Occupational Code (SOC) Category Name: First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers
US Census Code: 0020
VETS-4212 Category: Prof
SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Manager, Hiersteiner Child Development Center (Johnson County Community College)
Director of A Child’s Place (Notre Dame of Maryland University)
Director Child Development Center (Wichita State University)
IT Quality Assurance Analyst
Reviews customer requirements, creates test cases, executes testing plan using testing tools and automation, and tests applications, databases, or systems developed against the test cases to ensure there are no bugs and requirements are met.
CROSSWALKS
Position Number: 461180
BLS SOC #: 15-1231
BLS Standard Occupational Code (SOC) Category Name: Computer Network Support Specialists
US Census Code: 1050
VETS-4212 Category: Prof
SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Quality Assurance Specialist (The University of Memphis)
