Job Descriptions  Job Descriptions are important communication
tools between a manager and prospective or current employees,
ensuring that individuals understand what is expected in the
work performance. They serve to clarify and balance
responsibilities within a department, as well as to inform the
training needs for a particular position. Additionally, they are
utilized in the hiring process to help managers define the job
and assess candidate qualifications. The information contained
in a job description satisfy compliance with federal and state
laws and regulation.  Since jobs are assigned to pay bands based
on their content, role and responsibilities, it is important
that job descriptions be current, accurate and complete. Job
descriptions describe the essential functions of a job and are
used for a number of important purposes, including benchmarking,
internal equity, performance appraisals, recruiting and dispute
resolutions. All job descriptions must be written in the Baylor
University format. Staff a