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UH Career Ladders

Career ladders organize and relate jobs in the university based upon skill progression and increased earnings. Career ladders have many applications including staff retention, performance and recognition, succession planning, and career development programs.

Career ladders are very helpful in assisting in the development of an individual career plan and goals and identifying the training and skills needed to attain those career goals.  

Career Ladder Promotion Checklist

  • Employee must be in the current job at least one year.
  • Department needs a higher level position.

  • The duties of the new job are assigned on or before the date of the promotion.
  • Employee must meet all of the qualifications for the new job. (Directly related work experience will be considered in lieu of degree requirements on a year-for-year basis, i.e. 4 years of experience is equal to a bachelor’s degree.)
  • Performance contributions must be documented.
  • New pay is within the Standard Hiring Range of the new grade.

To learn more about Career Ladder Promotions, please see the Promotions and Reclassifications section of the Compensation Guidelines at left.

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