Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is a compensation and classification study?
  2. Who will conduct the compensation and classification study?
  3. Who is MGT of America?
  4. Which peer institutions are used in this study?
  5. What is MGT of America’s role in this study?
  6. What role will Georgia Southern University Employees have in this project?
  7. What are the key steps in the study process?
  8. When will this study begin and end?
  9. What steps will be taken for this study to be completed?
  10. What will MGT of America utilize to identify appropriate data sources?
  11. What is the project outcome?
  12. Can my salary be reduced by the MGT study?
  13. Is the MGT study a performance appraisal?
  14. What positions will be included in this study?
  1. What is a compensation and classification study?
    • A compensation and classification study is a tool to conduct an overall compensation and classification analysis, to identify inequities, if they exist, as well as guage salary competiveness in a specific region and/or by skill and responsibility. This tool provides the Department of Human Resources the opportunity to maximize the organization’s ability to achieve and maintain a competitive edge in a constantly changing environment. This means providing a working environment that fosters highly productive outcomes and satisfaction with working conditions.The outcome of this survey is a recommendation.

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  2. Who will conduct the compensation and classification study?
    • Georgia Southern University has contracted with a consulting firm, MGT of America, headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida, to assist Georgia Southern University in conducting a classification and compensation study.

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  3. Who is MGT of America?
    • A national management consulting firm headquartered in Tallahassee for 30 years. MGT of America has worked with the USG Board Office, and many of Georgia’s State Colleges and Universities. MGT of America has conducted numerous classification and pay studies comparable to this study. To learn more about MGT of America go to their website at http://www.mgtamer.com/

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  4. Which peer institutions are used in this study?
    • Appalachian State University
    • Arkansas State University - Main Campus
    • Central Missouri State University
    • Eastern Kentucky University
    • Jacksonville State University (AL)
    • Stephen F. Austin State University
    • University of Central Arkansas
    • University of North Carolina - Wilmington
    • University of North Florida

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  5. What is MGT of America’s role in this study?
    • Design study framework
    • Collect job and salary data
    • Analyze job and salary data
    • Provide recommendations for changes to classification and salary structure

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  6. What role do Georgia Southern University Employees have in this project?
    • Provide input on study process
    • Function as subject matter experts
    • Complete job description questionnaire
    • Review updated job description

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  7. What are the key steps in the study process?
    • Ongoing employee communications
    • Identification and training of Georgia Southern University subject matter experts
    • Completion and review of Job Content Questionnaire (JCQ)
    • Management input form
    • Development of position descriptions
    • Review competitive recruitment markets
    • Recommendations for possible new structure

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  8. When will this study begin and end?
    • The study will begin in the Spring 2008 and hopefully be completed in the Fall 2008.

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  9. What steps will be taken for this study to be completed?
    • Employee communications
    • Identify and train subject matter experts
    • Complete JCQ
    • Evaluate JCQ information and develop job descriptions
    • Conduct salary study
    • Analyze results
    • Provide possible recommendations

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  10. What will MGT of America utilize to identify appropriate data sources?
    • College and University Personnel Association (CUPA) data base
    • Georgia Department of Labor occupational wage data
    • Information from identified peer institutions

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  11. What is the project outcome?
    • Updated job descriptions
    • Classification system consistent with system wide BCAT
    • A suggestive list of possible recommendations for pay grades and ranges (this does not imply an implementation)

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  12. Can my salary be reduced by the MGT study?
    • No. The MGT study is being conducted to provide updated position descriptions that will compliment the BCAT system. The study will also aid us in benchmarking position salaries.

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  13. Is the MGT study a performance appraisal?
    • No. It will not be used to judge job effectiveness or job performance.

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  14. What positions will be included in this study?
    • Benefited positions: Casual labor, student workers, contract employees (coaches), and grant employees will not be included in this study.

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