We are dedicated to building a talented and diverse workforce by assisting with staffing and salary decisions that reflect UMBC’s core values.
Before recruiting: Please contact Compensation prior to recruitment to ensure job titles, responsibilities, and pay ranges are accurately aligned before a position is posted.
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Choose the action that best matches what you need to do.
Position Requests and Forms
Use these resources to create, change, review, or document positions.
Position Changes
Classification Action Request (CAR)
Request a change or review to a position number.
Position Description Template
State the duties and functions of a position.
Acting Capacity Request
Request a temporary move into another position number in an acting role.
New Positions
Approvals
CAR Signature Authority
Designate or change approver for CAR forms.
Pay, Titles, and Policy
Use these resources to review salary structures, job title codes, and related compensation policy information.
Collective Bargaining
Review memorandums of understanding for non-exempt AFSCME and University Police FOP employees.
Compensation Strategy
UMBC’s compensation strategy adheres to the University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents’ compensation philosophy. Following Board of Regents policies and collective bargaining memorandums of understanding, we utilize diverse regional and national wage data to remain competitive in attracting top talent and to manage position classifications and wage administration.
Training
Decoding Your Role: A Position Description Deep Dive
Deep dive into writing effective position descriptions.
Need Assistance?
Contact Compensation for help with staffing and salary decisions before recruitment begins.