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What characterizes a professional employee?
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A professional employee:
  • fills a position at the university that normally (but not necessarily) requires
    • a 3-year (professional) DEC; or
    • a cycle 1 (Bachelors) degree or higher
    in a field related to the duties and responsibilities associated with the position;
  • is regularly expected to use judgement in carrying out his duties.
  • is regularly expected to make independent decisions while carrying out his duties.
  • is expected to work with little supervision (especially at higher professional grade levels).
  • is often a specialist in his field.
  • is often expected to take on an advising and/or consultative role.
  • may be asked to act as a mentor (rather than a supervisor) for other employees (both professional and non-professional).
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