Staff (SPA)

The Office of Human Resources has delegation from North Carolina Office of State Personnel to administer the classification and compensation program for Appalachian State University.  For more information please reference the Board of Governor's Policy 300.3.1[R] Regulations on Delegation of Responsibility for Classification and Compensation of SPA Personnel to Constituent Institutions.

The Classification and Compensation Group consults with and advises University managers and supervisors on the following:

• organizational structure,
• evaluation of work and classification assigned to those positions that are Subject to the Personnel Act of North Carolina (SPA)
• and compensation issues.

In addition, the Classification & Compensation Group approves the establishment of new SPA positions and performs the study of existing positions in the Career Banded System.

As the needs of the departments change and positions evolve, this Group assists current employees by providing them with the necessary information for making career growth decisions.

FLSA

All staff (SPA) positions at Appalachian State University are subject to or exempt from Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The determination of FLSA status will be made by the Office of Human Resources.

EPA Administrative (EPA)

The Classification and Compensation Group consults with and advises University managers and supervisors on the following:

• organizational structure,
• evaluation of work assigned to those positions that are Exempt from the State Personnel Act of North Carolina (EPA)
• and compensation issues.

There are two types of  EPA Admin employees, Senior Academic & Administrative Officers and EPA Instructional & Research Personnel. These employees are exempt from the State Personnel Act of NC. The UNC General Administration establishes EPA Policies. For EPA Resources, see the box at the top of this page.

Questions? E-mail the Classification & Compensation Group.

Faculty

Please contact Academic Affairs for information.