After reading the assigned sections fromNurses with Disabilities: Professional Issues and
Job Retentionand searching for a couple of current nonprofit agency administrator job descriptions in different organizations, submit a short paper in which you compare at least two job descriptions you discovered.
- What are the key descriptors of each organization? How do those descriptors compare between the two organizations? How does each organization's culture, as summarized in the description, impact service delivery?
- What are the essential functions of the job? Are any examples provided of functions? How do the functions compare between the two organizations? How do the job functions impact the quality of service delivery?
- What are the job requirements? Are required knowledge, skills, and abilities included? What is the minimum education level? How do the requirements compare between the two organizations? How do the requirements for each position impact the quality of service delivery?
- What are the physical demands and work environment of each organization? How do they compare? How do the work environment and physical demands impact service delivery?
- Is compensation included? If so, how does it compare between the organizations? How does compensation impact service delivery and organizational culture? SeeCompensation Resourcesfor additional assistance.
HSE 320 Job Descriptions Short Paper Guidelines and Rubric In previous modules, you learned how organizational culture and staff satisfaction were important components of service delivery at any nonprofit agency. In the final, you will be making recommendations to improve the structure of the agency, and this can include suggestions on staffing and roles and responsibilities of workers. Program managers in nonprofit agencies should be familiar with the connection between how jobs are advertised and the types of people the agency wants to employ. While money may not be the prime motivator for a potential worker, nonprofit leaders have to know what will draw in the best candidates for a position. In this short paper, you will research and analyze job descriptions in order to determine which components are most important when an agency advertises to fill a position. You will demonstrate your ability to see the connections between the structure, culture, and budgeting issues in order to articulate the components of an appropriate and effective job description. Prompt: After reading the assigned sections from Nurses with Disabilities: Professional Issues and Job Retention and searching for a couple of current nonprofit agency administrator job descriptions in different organizations, submit a two- to three- page short paper in which you compare at least two job descriptions you discovered. When reviewing job descriptions, consider the following critical elements for inclusion in your short paper: • Key Descriptors of Organization: What are the key descriptors of each organization? How do those descriptors compare between the two organizations? How does each organization’s culture, as summarized in the description, impact service delivery? • Essential Job Functions: What are the essential functions of the job? Are any examples provided of functions? How do the functions compare between the two organizations? How do the job functions impact the quality of service delivery? • Job Requirements: What are the job requirements? Are required knowledge, skills, and abilities included? What is the minimum education level? How do the requirements compare between the two organizations? How do the requirements for each position impact the quality of service delivery? • Work Environment: What are the physical demands and work environment of each organization? How do they compare? How do the work environment and physical demands impact service delivery? • Compensation: Is compensation included? If so, how does it compare between the organizations? How does compensation impact service delivery and organizational culture? See Compensation Resources for additional assistance. http://www.bridgespan.org/getdoc/acbd3248-8b22-4f53-8348-bf6011e5b01d/Selected-Compensation-Resources.aspx#.VLRGVls5nlQ Rubric Guidelines for Submission: Your paper must be submitted as a two- to three- page Microsoft Word document with double spacing, 12-point T imes New Roman font, one-inch margins, and sources cited in APA format. Critical Elements Exemplary (100%) Proficient (85%) Needs Improvement (55%) Not Evident (0%) Value Key Descriptors of Organization Meets “Proficient” criteria and includes details on how the organizations’ culture impacts service delivery Accurately explains and compares key descriptions of each organization Explains and compares key descriptions of each organization, but lacks details or does not include accurate comparisons Does not explain or compare key descriptions of each organization 20 Essential Job Functions Meets “Proficient” criteria and details how the organizations’ workforce culture impacts service delivery Accurately describes and compares job functions of each organization Describes and compares job functions of each organization, but lacks details or does not include accurate comparisons Does not describe or compare job functions of each organization 20 Job Requirements Meets “Proficient” criteria and details how prior experience and requirements will impact the quality of service delivery Accurately identifies and compares required knowledge, skills, and abilities of each organization Identifies and compares required knowledge, skills, and attitudes of each organization, but lacks details or does not include accurate comparisons Does not identify or compare required knowledge, skills, or abilities of each organization 20 Work Environment and Physical Demands Meets “Proficient” criteria and details the impact of the work environment on service delivery Accurately explains and compares the work environment and physical demands of each organization Explains and compares the work environment and physical demands of each organization, but lacks details or does not include accurate comparisons Does not explain or compare the work environment and physical demands of each organization 15 Compensation Meets “Proficient” criteria and details the importance of compensation and its impact on service delivery and organizational culture Identifies and compares compensation information at each organization Identifies and compares compensation information at each organization, but lacks details or does not include accurate comparisons Does not identify or compare compensation information at each organization 15 Articulation of Response Submission is free of errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, and organization and is presented in a professional and easy-to-read format Submission has no major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization Submission has major errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that negatively impact readability and articulation of main ideas Submission has critical errors related to citations, grammar, spelling, syntax, or organization that prevent understanding of ideas 10 Earned Total 100%