About the Job Description Index
Developed with the help of volunteer leaders and member institutions across the country, The Job Description 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.
Find a Description – Job Categories
- Academic Affairs
- Athletic Affairs
- Extension Programs
- External Affairs
- Facilities
- Fiscal Affairs
- Institutional Affairs
- Research Professionals
- Student Affairs
Help Build the List
All examples in the Job Description Index come directly from member contributions. You can help us grow the index further by sharing sample descriptions for any of the positions on our desired positions list.