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Compensation

The Compensation Administration unit is responsible for the administration of compensation programs for all non-faculty employees at West Virginia University and all regional campuses. Key responsibilities include:

  • Maintain a uniform system of classification at WVU main and regional campuses
    • To support internal consistency and market relevancy while providing WVU staff with a visible career path, the Compensation team has created a new Job Family Architecture for staff positions, which will be fully implemented with the implementation of Workday. Learn more on the Job Family Architecture website.
  • Develop and maintain a competitive salary structure for classified and non-classified positions
  • Respond to inquiries and advise on applicable pay policies, laws, and regulations that impact compensation
  • Identify appropriate category for new positions
  • Monitor pay action requests for compliance with established pay programs and applicable laws
  • Provide consultation to clients on proactive pay strategies and problem solving