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Management Professional Supervisory
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Organizational Change Manager – Intermediate Professional (PSU1835)
Job Summary and Representative Duties
Organizational Change Managers apply a structured change management approach and methodology for the people impacts of change due to process development/transformation and/or technology implementation; diagnose, design, implement, and assess change management strategies and plans in support of overall Organizational Excellence initiatives; identify people side risks and anticipated points of resistance; conduct readiness assessments, evaluate results, and present findings to stakeholders; work collaboratively as part of a team that often includes Project Managers, Business Analysts, and engagement with senior leadership.
Level Matrix
- Level:
- – Intermediate Professional
- Base Description:
- – Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.
- Level Summary:
- – Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.
- Supervisory Responsibilities:
-
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers
- Fiscal Responsibilities:
-
– May validate and pay invoices
- Problem Solving:
-
– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action
- Independence of Action:
-
– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor
- Communication and Collaboration:
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– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution
Salary Structure
- Comp Grade – 10
- Minimum – $61,800.00
- MidPoint – $75,700.00
- Maximum – $89,600.00
Critical Skills
- Adaptability
- Behavioral analytics
- Business Analysis
- Change Management
- Continuous improvement
- Presentation Skills
- Process improvement
- Project risk management
- Report writing
- Risk intelligence
- Scenario planning
- Stakeholder engagement
- Strategic design
- Trend analysis
FLSA Exemption Status
Exempt
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Experience
1+ years of relevant experience
Equivalency
An equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Additional Requirements
Change Management industry certification(s) strongly preferred (e.g. Prosci)
Job Profile last updated on 2025-04-22