Staff Compensation
Stanford is committed to providing a fair and competitive staff compensation program that attracts, retains, and rewards high-performing employees at all levels. The university is also committed to providing a total staff compensation package tied to the attainment of individual and group results and the achievement of organizational goals.
Pay Administration
Pay is administered by managers in partnership with the local human resources manager or representative.
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Job Descriptions
Job descriptions, which include the job purpose, summary, core duties and responsibilities, required knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies, as well as the minimum education and experience needed, are maintained in an online job description library.
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Job Changes
Job changes can occur for a variety of reasons, including promotions, department reorganizations, career development, lateral job changes, and reclassifications due to a change in type, level, or scope of job duties
Glossary of Terms
This glossary of terms will help you learn more about staff jobs and compensation at Stanford.
Online Resources
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Bargaining Unit Staff
Compensation for bargaining unit staff is administered according to the respective collective bargaining agreements.
Learn more about the bargaining unit staff program
Questions?
Contact your manager for questions about your classification. View a listing of local human resources managers or representatives, who are also available to help answer your questions.