Division of Research Offices > Financial Services > DBA Resources

Creating a New Position

Provide to Division Administrator:

• Title and job description of the proposed position.
• The funding source(s) for the position. Current funding must be available for one year at the time the position is created. Eighteen months of funding is preferred.
• Identify the specific functions and duties of the position.
• Identify where the duties are currently being performed, if applicable.

In cases where a new position is the result of a promotion, also:

• Submit and complete a Job Analysis Questionnaire (JAQ),
• Provide a memo of justification to describe the needs and benefits of the new position, and
• List the proposed salary for the position in comparison to others in the same position within your department.