Competencies are the knowledge, skills, and attributes needed to effectively perform in your role or the role to which you aspire. Organizational competencies are clusters of behaviors that positively impact work behavior. 

The University views the following organizational competencies as universally necessary for effective performance.

• Job Knowledge: Possesses and continually updates requisite knowledge and understanding of assigned duties, responsibilities, policies, procedures and compliance requirements to perform the position. Demonstrates technical skills required for the position. Understands business needs and desired outcomes.
• Work Product: Demonstrates quality product including accuracy and thoroughness in work required for the position. Plans and completes acceptable quantity of work within deadlines. Works with diligence and identifies opportunities to streamline or improve processes. 
• Customer Focus: Consistently exhibits professional demeanor with internal and external constituents and peers through verbal and written customer focused communication. This includes listening, understanding customer expectations/perspective and acknowledging and responding to concerns in a timely and helpful manner. Demonstrates commitment to exceptional service, timely problem resolution. 
• Dependability/Accountability/Professionalism: Follows through on assignments. Takes ownership of work. Is reliable, professional and responsible. Adheres to procedures, practices, and work schedule. Work is completed in a timely manner and within established deadlines effectively using resources. Demonstrates commitment to professional development. 
• Collaboration/Teamwork: Demonstrates cooperation and teamwork. Values and seeks input and expertise of others. Contributes to the team environment by working effectively with others on the team to accomplish work. Treats co-workers with respect, honesty and fairness. Resolves issues effectively and is viewed as a positive team member and/or colleague. 
• Communication: Communicates effectively and respectfully verbally and in writing. Follows instructions and shares information appropriately. Engages in meaningful two-way conversations. Listens attentively and clarifies information when necessary.
• Commitment to/Demonstration of Inclusion & Welcoming Behavior in the Community: Creates a welcoming learning and working environment with productive and positive workplace relationships. Builds and supports a diverse and inclusive community by demonstrating respect in the workplace. Proactively identifies opportunities to increase awareness and hold self and others accountable for acting in a way which breaks down barriers between groups of difference and creates an inclusive climate that accepts and welcomes diversity. 

• Management: Establishes performance expectations for staff. Provides timely, effective and meaningful feedback that motivates staff members to improve their performance. Builds and supports a high performing team. Assists employees in eliminating barriers to performance and provides encouragement for skill development. Delegates responsibility appropriately. Recognizes and rewards achievement.
• Leadership: Establishes a clear vision for staff and motivates employees to achieve their best performance. Engages and motivates staff, coaching for peak performance. Promotes a welcoming, inclusive and supportive work environment and fosters continuous improvement. Makes outreach efforts and uses resources to create a diverse workforce. Leads and manages change. Builds and manages relationships across the department and University.