2011 Annual Benefits Enrollment Alicia Miner Senior Director of Talent and Strategy University of Phoenix Graduation Team Career Progression & Compensation Structure CONFIDENTIAL – NOT FOR FURTHER DISTRIBUTION – NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION OUTSIDE OF APOLLO GROUP OR UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
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2011 Annual Benefits Enrollment
Alicia MinerSenior Director of Talent and Strategy
University of Phoenix Graduation Team Career Progression & Compensation Structure
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Today’s Objectives
Review the Career Progression model and philosophies
Provide updates and new developments since initial communication
Provide understanding of how the model and process will work
Overview of leadership role in career progression
Review of what is still being developed for future consideration and inclusion
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University of Phoenix provides access to higher education opportunities that enable students to
develop knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their professional goals, improve the productivity of
their organizations and provide leadership and service to their communities.
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Career Progression ModelReview
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2011 Annual Benefits EnrollmentThe Employee Career Cycle
2011 Annual Benefits EnrollmentModel Philosophy and Objectives
Student Success
Create meaningful progression criteria that will inhibit customer-focused behaviors and a positive student experience
Business Success Alignment with regulatory standards and limitations
Targeted development of employees to enhance overall employee, student and organizational success
Employee Success
Provide a model of career and growth opportunities to distinguish outstanding employees through a standardized model
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Advisor/Counselor
Sr Advisor/Counselor
Executive Advisor/Counselor
Sr Specialist
Executive Specialist
Manager I
Manager II
Associate Director
Director
SeniorDirector
Career Promotion Ladder
Man
agem
ent Tr
ack
Individual Contributor Track
Updates
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The Specialist Roles
Specialists will obtain advanced knowledge in specific areas Specific student bases requiring advanced knowledge
(Education, Alumni, etc.) Advanced knowledge bases (Title IV, Degree
Completion, etc)
Slotting will not occur with the specialist roles
Advisors will perform unique skill validations to move into the specialist role Example: Mentoring, training or exhibiting in a key area
of specialty
Advisors will receive a certification in their specialty area
2011 Annual Benefits EnrollmentBecoming a Specialist
Specialty Detail ACA ENR FIN
Healthcare Specialist X X X
Doctoral Specialist X X X
Education Specialist X X X
Military Specialist X X X
International Specialist X X X
Academic Alliances/Workforce Solutions Specialist X X
Employee Specialist X X X
Master Level Specialist X
Alumni Specialist X X X
Re-entry Specialist X
Specialty Detail ACA ENR FIN
Tribal Specialist X X
Dual Role Specialist X X
UOPX Ambassador Specialist X X X
Student Workshop Specialist X X X
Student Progression Specialist X
Funding Options Specialist X
Initial Specialty Areas Specialty Area Being Explored for Future
2011 Annual Benefits EnrollmentPoint of Entry Criteria
Education – Bachelors Degree Required for Career Progression and All Employees
Training – Completed prior to role placement (as outlined in model)
Skill demonstration – Validated prior to role placement (as outlined in model)
Compliance – All compliance requirements current Time in Role Tenure –1 Year Minimum (Adv); 2 Year
Minimum (Mgr and Dir) Current Standing – No disciplinary (WW) within last 6
months
Updates
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PERFORMERS will progress through standard and/or promotional increases
Continuous NON-PERFORMERS will progress through disciplinary process/termination
Prom
otion
Sta
ndard In
crease
Standard Salary Increase
Accountability Model Dependency
Will not
remain in
organizatio
n to get
standard
increasesPerformance Accountability: Progressive
Disciplinary/Termination
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Compensation and Employee Transition
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Tenure factor will be reconsidered in FY13
Business demand will drive need for higher level opportunities
Employees will be placed into model at current level and current salary
There will not be salary decreases for those currently above the salary maximums
Transition Into Model
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Transition Into Model (Cont.)
Standard promotion percentages Compensation for employees over salary structure
maximums Non-base building Supplemental amount considered in calculating OT
Lump amount paid equally over 26 pay periods:
Example if over maximum:
Employee Example Salary- $10,000
Company Annual Standard Increase Example Amount- 3%
Eligible Amount- $300
$300 / 26 pay periods
Employee ending base salary- $10,000
No change to base salary
2011 Annual Benefits EnrollmentCompensation: General
Positions reviewed for benchmarking Enrollment, finance and advisement customer service positions in like industry
Comparison of skills needed for job and what market is paying for same job skills
Mid points of salary ranges are the “market” median
Analysis of national labor costs in high and low labor cost markets Analysis of what employers in markets are paying
N1 Structure-national average
N2 Structure-cities where labor cost is 10% or greater than national average
Types of compensation opportunities Annual standard increase determined annually-(all employees)
Determined with analysis of
National salary planning data
Company affordability
Market data on job and skills
Career Progression-promotional increase
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Advisor/Counselor
Sr. Advisor/Counselor
Exec Advisor
Sr. Specialist
Exec Specialist
Manager I
Manager II
Assoc Director
Director
SrDirector
Compensation: National Structure
N1 $ 51,020 - 84,180
N1 $ 58,880 - 97,160
N1 $ 51,020 - 84,180
N1 $ 67,960 - 112,140
N1 $ 78,440 - 129,430
N1 $ 45,050 - 72,080
N1 $ 33,500 - 54,110
N1 $ 39,030 - 62,450
N2 $ 36,850 - 59,520
N2 $ 56,120 - 92,600
N2 $ 49,550 - 79,290
N2 $ 42,930 - 68,690
N2 $ 64,765 - 106, 875
N2 $ 56,120 - 92,600
N2 $ 74,755 - 123,355
N2 $ 86,285 - 142,375N1 and N2
Salary
structures
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Training and Skill Demonstration
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2011 Annual Benefits EnrollmentCareer Progression Training
Leadership, competency and functional/technical training components
Program guides for each role/level
Computer-based and instructor led training courses
Sequenced to prioritize learning and build out process
Learning Management System (LMS) for registering and tracking status of training completion
Training will continue to be built throughout the year
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Current employees expected to complete training and skill demonstration applicable to their transition level
Ensuring all employees are equally prepared and have the same skills and development opportunities
Employee must meet the daily expectations of their current role
Program designed for incremental progression throughout the year
Employees should work with manager on guidance of training hours to ensure current and future role success
Employee Accountability
2011 Annual Benefits EnrollmentTraining Process
Learning management system (LMS) will house each program loaded by role/level for full employee visibility
Employee will register for selected required training through LMS
Completion of training will be recorded in LMS
LMS will display completion status and progress toward program completion
2011 Annual Benefits EnrollmentProgram Guides
For each job function and level
Description of course objectives
Type and duration of training
Instructor led
Webinar
CBT/Web-based
Breakdown of required versus optional training
Suggestions for additional optional training to support skill and competency development
2011 Annual Benefits EnrollmentLearning Management System: Program of Study
Each role has a “program of study” in the system for employee sign-up
Courses will outline any pre-requisites required
Attachment feature for syllabus or templates required
2011 Annual Benefits EnrollmentProgram Breakdown
Programs will list all required training courses for registering
Skill demonstration activities will be listed for registering and tracking
Additional optional learning will be shown but not required
Employees will “sign-up” to request skill to be validated through LMS
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Skill demonstration expectations will be broken down along with training requirements in program of study guides Some skill demonstration activities will require pre-
requisite training courseso Ex: Skill demonstration of analysis of business performance indicators
would require the associated training
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Skills and Validation Process
WHAT needs to be demonstrated (two samples):
Analyze business performance indicators and prepare and present on findings, meaningful conclusions, suggestions to further investigate or take action
Complete a problem-prevention analysis on a process or service and present it to the people involved
HOW it will be validated:
Candidate will do a thorough review and analysis of a business case scenario
Candidate will need to provide summary, findings, recommendations, etc. to hiring team for validation
Upon validation hiring team will mark as complete in employee LMS record
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Promotion Process
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• Jane is an employee that consistently meets expectations.
• She has strong leadership qualities, communication skills and critical thinking.
• I’m worried she will not stand out in the hiring process as those involved do not see her day to day display of the key attributes?
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Post Implementation and Key Points
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Electronic format for meeting basic tracking needs
Enhancing model for effectiveness (Ongoing Post-implementation)
Aligning student platform features with employee data and usability
Electronic Portfolio: Long-term Vision
Moving from Better to Best
2011 Annual Benefits EnrollmentPost Implementation and Next Steps
Continuous Developments and Future Inclusions DQSS use as criteria NPS as criteria Electronic portfolio
Measuring Model and Philosophy Effectiveness Reporting and analysis of candidate hires and declines for
trending and opportunities for improvement Continuous assessment of skill and training needs
Ongoing resources on changes and enhancements Podcasts, CP reference book, job aids, CP SharePoint
Future phases of career progression modeling Outlining of interdepartmental movement Non grad team future phases Apollo subsidiaries may be in future phases
2011 Annual Benefits EnrollmentKey Concepts
Standardized model that provides avenues to distinguish between average and above average employees
This compensation/progression model depends on employee and leadership accountability
Leaders must take an active role in developing and holding their employees accountable
Employees must take initiative in owning their career development and personal accountability
This model will continue to evolve with the business over time
2011 Annual Benefits EnrollmentYour Role in Ensuring Model Success!
Understand model objectives and the regulatory restrictions that lead to model criteria
If you don’t understand something – ask!
Own the material and ensure your employees understand what’s in it for them, the student and the business
Support employees through continuous coaching, development AND accountability