Purpose
To clarify the process for official administrative/exempt position title changes.

Scope 
This policy applies to all administrative/exempt employees of Green River College.

Definitions

Policy 
All requests for administrative/exempt position title changes must be initiated and approved by the appropriate appointing authority. Position title changes requested by the employee will not be considered

Procedure 

  1. The appropriate appointing authority shall request a position title change by:
    1. Appointing Authority must complete an Administrative/Exempt Title Change Form.
    2. Submit the completed form and updated Job Description to the Office of Human Resources  (HR) with an electronic copy to Employee & Labor Relations.
  2. The appropriate Employee & Labor Relations Manager will review and validate any changes made to the job description.
  3. The Human Resources will approve or deny the request.
    1. If approved, the Appointing Authority will review the updated job description with the employee, sign, date and submit a copy to HR to be placed in the employee's employment folder.
    2. If denied, the Executive Director of Human Resources will submit a written justification as to the determination to the employee's Appointing Authority.

Specific Authority 

Law Implemented

History of Policy or Procedure

Draft: January 24, 2003
Adopted: April 5, 2005
Revised: December 4, 2015; June 1, 2017; March 12, 2026
Reviewed by: President's Staff
Contact: Tracy Sabo, Human Resources Consultant 3, Ext. 6631, tracy.sabo@greenriver.edu
President's Staff Sponsor: Staci Whitehouse, Executive Director of Human Resources, Ext. 3320, hr@greenriver.edu