Hr Research Paper-Job Analysis
Financial Aid Administrative Specialist II
Patricia Trantham
Ashford University
OMM618 Human Resource Management
Dr. Percy Williams
November 9, 2009
Financial Aid Administrative Specialist II This research paper is a job analysis for the open position within National Park Community College’s financial aid department. A new employee can make or break your organization. Some leaders or managers are tempted to hire someone as quickly as possible and not putting a lot of thought into the process. In order to fill a vacant position, leaders must analyze the position, create a description that fits the core job requirements and qualifications, formulate a selection strategy for the interview process, develop a screening process for the pool of applicants, determine pay and benefits as well as conduct performance evaluations that promote employee growth and learning.
Job Analysis In order to formulate a job analysis for this position, the Director focused on four core attributes that were determined to be crucial to this position: 1. Physical and mental attributes-organizational skills, multitasked, ability to handle stress 2. The methods and equipment used to perform the duties-organizational skills, detail oriented, computer skills, and knowledge of office equipment 3. Job goals and relationship to other positions-provide excellent customer service and work well with team members as well as other departmental teams to accomplish student success 4. Requirements and qualifications necessary to accomplish goals- High School Diploma required, Associates degree preferred, computer skills, management training, and leadership abilities are needed
(Dessler, 2009)
Job Description According to Dessler (2009), a job description is a declaration of what the employee does as well as how the employee does it (p. 67). The job description for this position is based on the job’s goal set by the Director, and it includes the responsibilities and duties of the Financial
Patricia Trantham
Ashford University
OMM618 Human Resource Management
Dr. Percy Williams
November 9, 2009
Financial Aid Administrative Specialist II This research paper is a job analysis for the open position within National Park Community College’s financial aid department. A new employee can make or break your organization. Some leaders or managers are tempted to hire someone as quickly as possible and not putting a lot of thought into the process. In order to fill a vacant position, leaders must analyze the position, create a description that fits the core job requirements and qualifications, formulate a selection strategy for the interview process, develop a screening process for the pool of applicants, determine pay and benefits as well as conduct performance evaluations that promote employee growth and learning.
Job Analysis In order to formulate a job analysis for this position, the Director focused on four core attributes that were determined to be crucial to this position: 1. Physical and mental attributes-organizational skills, multitasked, ability to handle stress 2. The methods and equipment used to perform the duties-organizational skills, detail oriented, computer skills, and knowledge of office equipment 3. Job goals and relationship to other positions-provide excellent customer service and work well with team members as well as other departmental teams to accomplish student success 4. Requirements and qualifications necessary to accomplish goals- High School Diploma required, Associates degree preferred, computer skills, management training, and leadership abilities are needed
(Dessler, 2009)
Job Description According to Dessler (2009), a job description is a declaration of what the employee does as well as how the employee does it (p. 67). The job description for this position is based on the job’s goal set by the Director, and it includes the responsibilities and duties of the Financial
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