Career Level Guide: Level 1B: IC(NE2)

Organizational Scope

  • Fully functioning support role that performs all or most of the standard work within the function
    OR
  • Entry level technical/semi-skilled or skilled role
  • Has considerable impact on department and in some cases on day-to-day operations of the division and facilities across the university; technical/semi-skilled and skilled roles may have greater impact on day-to-day operations

Knowledge OR Problem Complexity

  • Effectively identifies problems using knowledge of a technical or specialty area
  • Takes appropriate steps to solve the full array of problems typically encountered in the job or area of work
  • Readily learns and applies new information in area of work
  • Refers the most complex, unusual problems to supervisor

Supervision Received/Independent Judgment

  • Under general to limited supervision, exercises moderate latitude/judgment in accordance with well-defined policies, procedures, and techniques
  • Typically involves review by team leader and/or supervisor

Direction of Others

  • N/A

Technical and Computer Skills

  • Operates basic office equipment and sometimes specialized equipment such as telephone switchboard consoles, postage meters, microfilm machines, audio-visual equipment, high-performance multi-function printers, etc.
  • Maintains information on inventory of equipment in a department or division
  • Prepares reports, presentations, mailings, etc. using word processing, desktop publishing, dictation, transcription and/or presentation software
  • Modifies, maintains or creates spreadsheets and/or databases for analyzing or managing data using calculations and formulas
  • Creates basic Web pages/forms using scanned images, button bars, hyperlinks, etc.
  • Uses emailing software for email and calendar functions, setting up meetings and reserving rooms
  • May design basic brochures and publications

Typical Training/Experience

  • HS diploma or GED required
    OR
  • May be the entry semi-skilled or skilled support job requiring 1-2 years of vocational training or an associates degree
  • Generally requires 3-5 years of experience in area of responsibility or 0-3 years for jobs requiring vocational/technical school or Associate's degree