Human Resource Services
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Position Descriptions
A position description is intended to provide clear definition of organizational needs regarding knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform a job. The position description also provides the employee with a guide to their own responsibilities, while providing the supervisor with a tool for assisting with regular performance communication based on those responsibilities.
Position descriptions are important tools for providing equitable salary administration. Position descriptions should be reviewed on a regular basis and can be initiated by either the supervisor or the employee.
After a position description is created or revised, it should be submitted to human resource services for review, consideration and final approval. Once completed and approved, the position description becomes part of the employee's personnel file.
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Staff Governance Counsel (SGC)
The mission of the SGC is to represent the views and interests of Whitworth University staff related to the conduct of institutional affairs and its impact on staff welfare, workplace environment and the advancement of the university’s mission. SGC serves university staff by providing equitable representation, consistent advocacy, balanced oversight and a strong voice for staff at Whitworth University. In practice, this mission will take various forms and functions, including staff presence on key cabinet-level search committees; two seats on University Council; and greater collaboration with faculty executives, the Faculty Economic Welfare subcommittee (FEW) and cabinet. SGC consists of 12 elected members with representatives from each employee group. You can find additional information via the SGC SharePoint site.