Compensation Associate

HR Compensation Student Associate - Office of Human ResourcesFounded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success.Primary DutiesReview, edit, and update job descriptions to ensure accuracy, consistency, and clarity across the university.Align job descriptions with established job architecture standards, including career bands, levels, and job families.Standardize language and formatting to support enterprise-wide consistency.Analyze job-related data (e.g., titles, duties, qualifications) to identify inconsistencies or gaps.Support audits of job descriptions to ensure compliance with compensation and classification frameworks.Assist in preparing reports and summaries on job architecture progress, trends, and findings.Assist in evaluating and mapping roles to appropriate career bands and levels based on scope, complexity, and responsibilities.Ensure required elements (e.g., essential functions, minimum qualifications, competencies) are clearly defined and compliant.Maintain organized records of job description versions and updates.Assist in developing job architecture tools, templates, and guidance documents.Support ongoing job architecture project initiatives and timelines.Track progress of job description updates and maintain project trackers.Perform other related duties as assigned to support compensation and HR operations.Minimum RequirementsMinimum of 1 academic year commitment.High School Diploma or GED.Enrolled at a post-secondary institution or a secondary school.Enrolled at least part-time (one or more credit hours if at a post-secondary institution), except for summer term, or will be a registered student during the next academic term.Must be at least 16 years of age.Additional Qualifications ConsideredEnrollment in a UC Graduate program preferred.If currently an undergraduate student: Students in their last year of undergraduate coursework who need to complete an independent study/capstone preferred.Students enrolled in the following programs preferred: Master's of Business Administration (MBA) Leadership & Management Certificate MS or Certificate Program in Human ResourcesStrong analytical skills and attention to detail.UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. As a UC student employee of an Ohio public institution, you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Hourly Pay Rate: $18To apply for a student position, you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider "easy apply" applications submitted via other websites, including Handshake. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at View email address on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. REQ: 103782