Vacancies present an opportunity for departments to assess their organizational structure and ensure work is being performed efficiently. The University and the Division of Human Resources recommend evaluating job classifications whenever vacancies occur, to determine whether adjustments are needed to better align with current needs and priorities.
Certain classifications at UNM require review and approval from a centralized unit before a posting can be initiated by the department. This is due to their significant impact on university operations and/or because the scope of the classification may vary depending on a department’s unique needs.
To streamline this process, Required Approval codes have been developed to identify which positions require centralized review and approval beyond the department level.
Every job description at UNM includes a Required Approval code, which specifies if review is needed, and, if so, the unit responsible for granting approval.
Please refer to the table below for required review and approvals:
| Code | Approving Unit | When Required |
|---|---|---|
| Comp1 | HR Compensation | Always required for NEW and BACKFILL positions |
| Comp2 | HR Compensation |
For supervisor-level roles (and above) or positions with significant organizational (and university) impact for the following:
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| RVIEW | HR Talent Acquisition (TA) |
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| OAS | Office of Advising Strategies (OAS) | Always required for NEW and BACKFILL positions |
| UCAM | University Communications and Marketing (UCAM) | Always required for NEW and BACKFILL positions |
| NONE | Not Required | Not Required |
All classification review/approval requests must be submitted via Smartsheet prior to submitting a requisition for posting except for code RVIEW, which is reviewed by Talent Acquisition after the requisition is submitted in UNM Jobs. No separate submission is needed for RVIEW.
Requests submitted in any other format will not be accepted
Requestors should work with their respective organizational leadership to obtain all necessary internal approvals prior to submitting to Human Resources.
Once approval from the designated centralized unit is received, the email approval must be uploaded into UNM Jobs when submitting a requisition for posting.
View our Guidance on Program Series Titles page.
Yes. HR Compensation can evaluate any request, regardless of whether it meets the above criteria, and provide insights on an appropriate classification to meet your organizational needs.
No. This process also applies to other compensation actions, including reclassifications and career ladders. Additional HR review is required for all requests for use of classifications meeting the above criteria, whether the use is the result of a new hire or other classification movement.
