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What is the Difference between an In-Range Progression (IRP), an In-Class Progression (ICP) and a Classification Change?
IRP, ICP, and Classification Changes Chart
In-Range Progression (IRP)In-Class Progression (ICP)Classification Change

Each Collective Bargaining Agreement outlines the specific requirements to submit an IRP.

If approved, an increase in pay within a salary range for a single classification, or within a sub-range of a classification that has skill levels.

Advancement or movement to a higher skill level and the corresponding sub-range within a classification that includes more than one skill level. Each skill level is assigned its own salary band. Examples of classifications include IT Series, AA/S Series and Confidential Office Support Series.A job evaluation that identifies the best fit for the majority or most critical aspects of the position’s work assignments and requirements.
When should departments submit a transaction requisition?
Requisition Timeline
30 Days
  • Stipends
  • Critical Skills Bonus
  • Salary Increases
  • Reinstatement from Temporary Reassignment
45 Days
  • Time Base Change
  • Position Descriptions for Recruitments*
  • Reassignments
  • Concurrent Appointments
60 Days
  • Extension of Temporary Appointments**
  • Extension of Temporary Reassignments
  • Extension of Special Consultants**
90 Days
  • Department Reorganization
  • Conversion to Permanent

* For Emergency Hires, Special Consultant Hires, & Recruitments contact Talent Acquisition at TalentAcquisition@csusb.edu.
** Please notify Talent Acquisition (TalentAcquisition@csusb.edu) if Temporary Appointment is ending as scheduled as soon as possible.

What is the Approval Process for HR Requisitions?
Approval Process for Cherwell HR Requisitions
StepDescription
Approval 1Classification & Compensation Services Manager
Approval 2Department Head(s)
Approval 3Division Vice President/Provost
Approval 4Vice President's Cabinet - Discussion with President Morales, if necessary.
Approval 5Budget Office Service
Approval 6Classification & Compensation Services (CCS)
What is HEERA and how does it define a "designated manager"?

Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA)

(HEERA) is California State law, which defines responsibilities of a manager. A HEERA manager is called many other names too: Administrators, MPP’s (Management Personnel Plan), or Non-bargaining Unit Administrators, yet they all mean the same.

What is a MPP?

An MPP defined is in Title 5 Article 2.2 of the California Code of Regulations and spells out employment rights, benefits and the conditions where employees are designated as "management" or "supervisory" who become HEERA managers.

  • HEERA gives MPP’s the authority to take employment actions such as to: hire, discipline, finalize performance evaluations, submit in-range/classifications, etc.
  • Managers retain the right to assign duties.
What is the difference between Lead Work Direction and Supervision?

The rights and responsibilities of managers/supervisors and work leads are different and examples are below

Lead Work vs. Supervision
MANAGING / SUPERVISIONWORK LEAD DIRECTION
  • All responsibilities listed under “Work Lead Direction”
  • Hire
  • Transfer
  • Suspend
  • Layoff
  • Recall
  • Promote
  • Discharge
  • Reward
  • Discipline
  • Adjust grievances, or effectively to recommend such action

Definitions noted in the Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act (HEERA) (California State Government Code 3580.3)

  • Scheduling
  • Work Flow Planning
  • Assigning Work or Giving Directions
  • Monitoring Work
  • Training Employees
  • Orienting Employees
  • Providing input into Employee Selection (Hiring)
  • Providing input into Performance Evaluation
Range/Grade Reference Chart

Range/Grade application can vary by classification. It can identify a pay plan, skill level or FLSA status.

Range / Grade Description Table
Range/GradeDescription
112-Month Pay Plan
Skill Level 1 (i.e. ASA I)
Foundation Skill Level for IT Series
Administrative Analyst/Specialist I (Non-Exempt)
212-Month Pay Plan
Skill Level 2 (i.e. ASC II)
Career Skill Level for IT Series
Administrative Analyst/Specialist II (Exempt I)
3Expert Skill Level for IT Series
Administrative Analyst/Specialist III (Exempt II)
4Skill Level 2 (i.e. ASC II)
Administrative Analyst/Specialist IV (Exempt III)
6 & 711/12 Pay Plan
8 & 910/12 Pay Plan