Exemplary Service Award Categories

Administrative Services

Positions provide administrative or professional support for departments, programs, divisions, and other organizational units. Individuals assigned to positions in this job family perform work directly related to business operations and administration to include human resources, management, and clerical support.

Criteria: Nomination should include a description of the achievement and the resulting impact to the department, college, division or university.


Budget and Financial Services

Positions provide financial support for budget and financial services. Individuals assigned to positions in this job family perform work related to accounting, budgeting, reconciliation, contract and grants management, and general fiscal assistance within the Division of Academic Affairs.

Criteria: Nomination should include a description of the achievement and the resulting impact to the department, college, division or university.


Cultural Arts Services

Positions provide direction and support for museum and cultural arts administration, exhibits, programs, and productions. Individuals assigned to positions in this job family support the arts, dance, music, theater, and museum operations.

Criteria: Nomination should include a description of the achievement and the resulting impact to the department, college, division or university.


Library, Media and Communications Services

Positions provide direction and support for library and information services. Individuals assigned to positions in this job family support written, visual, electronic, or broadcast media communications, library activities, information dissemination, and provide marketing services.

Criteria: Nomination should include a description of the achievement and the resulting impact to the department, college, division or university.


Scientific and Research Services

Positions provide direction and support for scientific and research activities. Individuals assigned to positions in this job family are responsible for supporting or conducting scientific research, instruction, and the collection, analysis, and reporting of data.

Criteria: Nomination should include a description of the achievement and the resulting impact to the department, college, division or university.


Student Services

Positions provide direction and support for student affairs programs and services including academic, cultural, social, and enrichment areas. Individuals assigned to positions in this job family provide assistance to students, parents, and staff to include enrollment management, housing, campus recreation, student activities, career development, and academic programs.

Criteria: Nomination should include a description of the achievement and the resulting impact to the department, college, division or university.


Technology Services

Positions provide direction and support for computer based information and communication systems. Individuals assigned to positions in this job family perform work related to technical support, programming and development, database administration, network communications and administration, and systems analysis.

Criteria: Nomination should include a description of the achievement and the resulting impact to the department, college, division or university.