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Once a position is assigned a title and pay grade, it will generally remain in that title and pay grade. Whenever the job responsibilities change significantly, the employee or department head may initiate a review of the position. A request for review must be submitted to Compensation with a completed Position Description Questionnaire (PDQ). PDQ review requests may not be submitted more than once every 12 months for the same position. 

Job descriptions document the basic function, characteristic job duties, reporting relationships, working conditions and qualifications for each position.  It is the responsibility of each department head to ensure that current job descriptions are on file with Compensation. Please note: Job descriptions illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that may be assigned and should not be interpreted to describe all of the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required of a position. 

Unemployment compensation is an insurance program that helps unemployed workers. Unemployment benefits are paid out of employer taxes. Workers do not pay any part of the cost of unemployment benefits, but the benefits are subject to federal income tax. Ohio Job and Family Services (ODJFS) processes requests for unemployment compensation benefits and helps individuals find employment. Unemployment claims for Kent State University are processed by the Records Department.