{"id":5277,"date":"2026-02-18T20:42:03","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T20:42:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/human-resources\/?page_id=5277"},"modified":"2026-02-27T23:00:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T23:00:49","slug":"5277-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/offices.austincc.edu\/human-resources\/5277-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Guidance on Reclassifications"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>    <title>Annual Job Description &amp; Classification Cycle | ACC HR<\/title><\/p>\n<p>    <!-- Tailwind CSS --><\/p>\n<p>    <!-- Google Fonts --><\/p>\n<p>    <!-- Font Awesome --><\/p>\n<p>        \/\/ Tailwind config for ACC branding<br \/>\n        tailwind.config = {<br \/>\n            theme: {<br \/>\n                extend: {<br \/>\n                    colors: {<br \/>\n                        &#8216;acc-purple&#8217;: &#8216;#4B1E78&#8217;,<br \/>\n                        &#8216;acc-purple-light&#8217;: &#8216;#6B2FA0&#8217;,<br \/>\n                        &#8216;acc-purple-dark&#8217;: &#8216;#3A1760&#8217;,<br \/>\n                        &#8216;acc-gold&#8217;: &#8216;#FDB913&#8217;,<br \/>\n                        &#8216;acc-gold-light&#8217;: &#8216;#FFCB3D&#8217;,<br \/>\n                        &#8216;acc-gold-dark&#8217;: &#8216;#E5A610&#8217;,<br \/>\n                    },<br \/>\n                    fontFamily: {<br \/>\n                        sans: [&#8216;Inter&#8217;, &#8216;system-ui&#8217;, &#8216;sans-serif&#8217;],<br \/>\n                    }<br \/>\n                }<br \/>\n            }<br \/>\n        }<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- Skip to main content (accessibility) --><br \/>\n    <a href=\"#main-content\" class=\"sr-only focus:not-sr-only focus:absolute focus:top-4 focus:left-4 focus:z-50 focus:px-4 focus:py-2 focus:bg-acc-gold focus:text-acc-purple-dark focus:font-semibold focus:rounded\"><br \/>\n        Skip to main content<br \/>\n    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>    <!-- Sticky Navigation Bar --><\/p>\n<nav class=\"bg-white shadow-sm sticky top-0 z-40 border-b-2 border-acc-purple\" role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Page navigation\">\n<div class=\"max-w-7xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8\">\n<div class=\"flex justify-between items-center py-3\">\n<div class=\"text-sm font-semibold text-acc-purple\">\n                    <i class=\"fas fa-building mr-2\"><\/i>ACC Human Resources\n                <\/div>\n<div class=\"hidden md:flex space-x-6 text-sm\" id=\"anchor-nav\">\n                    <a href=\"#timeline\" class=\"hover:text-acc-purple transition-colors text-gray-700\">Timeline<\/a><br \/>\n                    <a href=\"#included-vs-not\" class=\"hover:text-acc-purple transition-colors text-acc-purple font-semibold border-b-2 border-acc-purple\">Included vs Not<\/a><br \/>\n                    <a href=\"#roles\" class=\"text-gray-700 hover:text-acc-purple transition-colors\">Roles<\/a><br \/>\n                    <a href=\"#exceptions\" class=\"text-gray-700 hover:text-acc-purple transition-colors\">Exceptions<\/a><br \/>\n                    <a href=\"#faqs\" class=\"text-gray-700 hover:text-acc-purple transition-colors\">FAQs<\/a>\n                <\/div>\n<p>                <button id=\"mobile-menu-button\" class=\"md:hidden text-acc-purple\" aria-label=\"Toggle navigation menu\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><br \/>\n                    <i class=\"fas fa-bars text-xl\"><\/i><br \/>\n                <\/button>\n            <\/div>\n<p>            <!-- Mobile menu --><\/p>\n<div id=\"mobile-menu\" class=\"hidden md:hidden pb-4 space-y-2\">\n                <a href=\"#timeline\" class=\"block text-gray-700 hover:text-acc-purple transition-colors py-2\">Timeline<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"#included-vs-not\" class=\"block text-gray-700 hover:text-acc-purple transition-colors py-2\">Included vs Not<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"#roles\" class=\"block text-gray-700 hover:text-acc-purple transition-colors py-2\">Roles<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"#exceptions\" class=\"block text-gray-700 hover:text-acc-purple transition-colors py-2\">Exceptions<\/a><br \/>\n                <a href=\"#faqs\" class=\"block text-gray-700 hover:text-acc-purple transition-colors py-2\">FAQs<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<p>    <!-- Main Content --><br \/>\n    <main id=\"main-content\"><\/p>\n<p>        <!-- Hero Section --><\/p>\n<section class=\"bg-gradient-to-br from-acc-purple to-acc-purple-light text-white py-16 md:py-24\">\n<div class=\"max-w-7xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8\">\n<div class=\"max-w-4xl\">\n<h1 class=\"text-4xl md:text-5xl lg:text-6xl font-bold mb-6 leading-tight\">\n                        Annual Job Description &amp; Classification Cycle<br \/>\n                    <\/h1>\n<p class=\"text-xl md:text-2xl mb-8 text-white\/90 leading-relaxed\">\n                        This annual cycle provides a predictable, equitable, and fiscally responsible way to update job descriptions and review reclassification requests\u2014aligned to ACC&#8217;s planning and budget timeline.\n                    <\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col sm:flex-row gap-4\">\n                        <!-- Primary CTA (date-based) --><br \/>\n                        <button id=\"primary-cta\" class=\"px-8 py-4 bg-acc-gold hover:bg-acc-gold-light text-acc-purple-dark font-bold rounded-lg shadow-lg transition-all duration-200 transform hover:scale-105 flex items-center justify-center text-lg\"><br \/>\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-paper-plane mr-3\"><\/i><br \/>\n                            <span id=\"cta-text\">Submit a Request (Dec 1\u2013Jan 31)<\/span><br \/>\n                        <\/button><br \/>\n                        <!-- Secondary CTA --><br \/>\n                        <a href=\"#exceptions\" class=\"px-8 py-4 bg-white\/10 hover:bg-white\/20 text-white font-semibold rounded-lg border-2 border-white transition-all duration-200 flex items-center justify-center text-lg backdrop-blur-sm\"><br \/>\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-exclamation-circle mr-3\"><\/i><br \/>\n                            View Exceptions Process<br \/>\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>        <!-- Key Message Callout --><\/p>\n<section class=\"max-w-7xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8 -mt-8 relative z-10\">\n<div class=\"bg-acc-gold rounded-xl shadow-2xl p-8 md:p-10 border-4 border-acc-gold-dark\">\n<div class=\"flex items-start\">\n<div class=\"flex-shrink-0 mr-6\">\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-lightbulb text-4xl text-acc-purple-dark\"><\/i>\n                    <\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold text-acc-purple-dark mb-2\">Key Principle<\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-xl md:text-2xl text-acc-purple-dark font-semibold leading-relaxed\">\n                            &#8220;If a job change can wait, it should go through the annual cycle.&#8221;\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>        <!-- Timeline Section --><\/p>\n<section id=\"timeline\" class=\"py-16 md:py-24 bg-white\">\n<div class=\"max-w-7xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8\">\n<div class=\"text-center mb-12\">\n<h2 class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl font-bold text-acc-purple mb-4\">Annual Cycle Timeline<\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-lg text-gray-600 max-w-3xl mx-auto\">\n                        A structured, predictable process that ensures fairness, consistency, and budget alignment.\n                    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                <!-- Timeline Container --><\/p>\n<div class=\"relative\">\n                    <!-- Desktop: Horizontal Timeline --><\/p>\n<div class=\"hidden lg:block\">\n                        <!-- Horizontal line --><\/p>\n<div class=\"absolute top-24 left-0 right-0 h-1 bg-acc-purple\/20\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-4 gap-8\">\n                            <!-- Phase 1 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-item relative\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center\">\n<div class=\"timeline-icon bg-acc-purple text-white w-20 h-20 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center text-2xl font-bold mb-6 shadow-lg relative z-10\">\n                                        <i class=\"fas fa-edit\"><\/i>\n                                    <\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg p-6 border-t-4 border-acc-purple hover:shadow-xl transition-shadow\">\n<div class=\"text-acc-gold font-bold text-sm mb-2\">PHASE 1<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-acc-purple mb-3\">Dec 1 \u2013 Jan 31<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"font-semibold text-gray-800 mb-2\">Submission Window<\/h4>\n<p class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">\n                                            Divisions review roles and submit job description updates and reclassification requests for sustained duty changes.\n                                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                            <!-- Phase 2 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-item relative\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center\">\n<div class=\"timeline-icon bg-acc-purple text-white w-20 h-20 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center text-2xl font-bold mb-6 shadow-lg relative z-10\">\n                                        <i class=\"fas fa-search\"><\/i>\n                                    <\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg p-6 border-t-4 border-acc-purple hover:shadow-xl transition-shadow\">\n<div class=\"text-acc-gold font-bold text-sm mb-2\">PHASE 2<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-acc-purple mb-3\">Feb \u2013 May<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"font-semibold text-gray-800 mb-2\">HR Review &amp; Analysis<\/h4>\n<p class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">\n                                            HR reviews requests for consistency, alignment to job architecture, internal equity, and operational clarity.\n                                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                            <!-- Phase 3 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-item relative\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center\">\n<div class=\"timeline-icon bg-acc-purple text-white w-20 h-20 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center text-2xl font-bold mb-6 shadow-lg relative z-10\">\n                                        <i class=\"fas fa-balance-scale\"><\/i>\n                                    <\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg p-6 border-t-4 border-acc-purple hover:shadow-xl transition-shadow\">\n<div class=\"text-acc-gold font-bold text-sm mb-2\">PHASE 3<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-acc-purple mb-3\">May \u2013 June<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"font-semibold text-gray-800 mb-2\">Budget Alignment &amp; Approval<\/h4>\n<p class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">\n                                            HR works with the Budget Office to align approved changes with the annual budget cycle.\n                                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                            <!-- Phase 4 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"timeline-item relative\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center\">\n<div class=\"timeline-icon bg-acc-gold text-acc-purple-dark w-20 h-20 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center text-2xl font-bold mb-6 shadow-lg relative z-10\">\n                                        <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>\n                                    <\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg p-6 border-t-4 border-acc-gold hover:shadow-xl transition-shadow\">\n<div class=\"text-acc-gold font-bold text-sm mb-2\">PHASE 4<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-acc-purple mb-3\">Sept 1<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"font-semibold text-gray-800 mb-2\">Approved Changes Take Effect<\/h4>\n<p class=\"text-gray-600 text-sm\">\n                                            Approved updates are implemented and reflected in Workday; employees are notified.\n                                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                    <!-- Mobile\/Tablet: Vertical Timeline --><\/p>\n<div class=\"lg:hidden space-y-8\">\n                        <!-- Phase 1 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center mr-6\">\n<div class=\"bg-acc-purple text-white w-16 h-16 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center text-xl font-bold shadow-lg\">\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-edit\"><\/i>\n                                <\/div>\n<div class=\"w-1 flex-grow bg-acc-purple\/20 mt-4\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg p-6 border-l-4 border-acc-purple flex-grow mb-8\">\n<div class=\"text-acc-gold font-bold text-sm mb-2\">PHASE 1<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-acc-purple mb-2\">Dec 1 \u2013 Jan 31<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"font-semibold text-gray-800 mb-2\">Submission Window<\/h4>\n<p class=\"text-gray-600\">\n                                    Divisions review roles and submit job description updates and reclassification requests for sustained duty changes.\n                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                        <!-- Phase 2 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center mr-6\">\n<div class=\"bg-acc-purple text-white w-16 h-16 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center text-xl font-bold shadow-lg\">\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-search\"><\/i>\n                                <\/div>\n<div class=\"w-1 flex-grow bg-acc-purple\/20 mt-4\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg p-6 border-l-4 border-acc-purple flex-grow mb-8\">\n<div class=\"text-acc-gold font-bold text-sm mb-2\">PHASE 2<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-acc-purple mb-2\">Feb \u2013 May<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"font-semibold text-gray-800 mb-2\">HR Review &amp; Analysis<\/h4>\n<p class=\"text-gray-600\">\n                                    HR reviews requests for consistency, alignment to job architecture, internal equity, and operational clarity.\n                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                        <!-- Phase 3 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center mr-6\">\n<div class=\"bg-acc-purple text-white w-16 h-16 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center text-xl font-bold shadow-lg\">\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-balance-scale\"><\/i>\n                                <\/div>\n<div class=\"w-1 flex-grow bg-acc-purple\/20 mt-4\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg p-6 border-l-4 border-acc-purple flex-grow mb-8\">\n<div class=\"text-acc-gold font-bold text-sm mb-2\">PHASE 3<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-acc-purple mb-2\">May \u2013 June<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"font-semibold text-gray-800 mb-2\">Budget Alignment &amp; Approval<\/h4>\n<p class=\"text-gray-600\">\n                                    HR works with the Budget Office to align approved changes with the annual budget cycle.\n                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                        <!-- Phase 4 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center mr-6\">\n<div class=\"bg-acc-gold text-acc-purple-dark w-16 h-16 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center text-xl font-bold shadow-lg\">\n                                    <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>\n                                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-white rounded-lg shadow-lg p-6 border-l-4 border-acc-gold flex-grow\">\n<div class=\"text-acc-gold font-bold text-sm mb-2\">PHASE 4<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-acc-purple mb-2\">Sept 1<\/h3>\n<h4 class=\"font-semibold text-gray-800 mb-2\">Approved Changes Take Effect<\/h4>\n<p class=\"text-gray-600\">\n                                    Approved updates are implemented and reflected in Workday; employees are notified.\n                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>        <!-- What's Included \/ Not Included Section --><\/p>\n<section id=\"included-vs-not\" class=\"py-16 md:py-24 bg-gray-50\">\n<div class=\"max-w-7xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8\">\n<div class=\"text-center mb-12\">\n<h2 class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl font-bold text-acc-purple mb-4\">What&#8217;s Included vs. Not Included<\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-lg text-gray-600 max-w-3xl mx-auto\">\n                        Understanding what belongs in the annual cycle helps you plan effectively.\n                    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid md:grid-cols-2 gap-8 mb-8\">\n                    <!-- Included Card --><\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-white rounded-xl shadow-lg p-8 border-t-4 border-green-500 hover:shadow-xl transition-shadow\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center mb-6\">\n<div class=\"bg-green-100 text-green-600 w-14 h-14 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center text-2xl mr-4\">\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-check-circle\"><\/i>\n                            <\/div>\n<h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-gray-800\">Included<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul class=\"space-y-4\">\n<li class=\"flex items-start\">\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-check text-green-600 mt-1 mr-3\"><\/i><br \/>\n                                <span class=\"text-gray-700\">Job description updates for sustained work<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n<li class=\"flex items-start\">\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-check text-green-600 mt-1 mr-3\"><\/i><br \/>\n                                <span class=\"text-gray-700\">Reclassification requests based on sustained duty changes<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n<li class=\"flex items-start\">\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-check text-green-600 mt-1 mr-3\"><\/i><br \/>\n                                <span class=\"text-gray-700\">New list item<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n<li class=\"flex items-start\">\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-check text-green-600 mt-1 mr-3\"><\/i><br \/>\n                                <span class=\"text-gray-700\">Alignment to job architecture<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n<li class=\"flex items-start\">\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-check text-green-600 mt-1 mr-3\"><\/i><br \/>\n                                <span class=\"text-gray-700\">Equity review and consistency across roles<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>                    <!-- Not Included Card --><\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-white rounded-xl shadow-lg p-8 border-t-4 border-red-500 hover:shadow-xl transition-shadow\">\n<div class=\"flex items-center mb-6\">\n<div class=\"bg-red-100 text-red-600 w-14 h-14 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center text-2xl mr-4\">\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-times-circle\"><\/i>\n                            <\/div>\n<h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold text-gray-800\">Not Included<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul class=\"space-y-4\">\n<li class=\"flex items-start\">\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-times text-red-600 mt-1 mr-3\"><\/i><br \/>\n                                <span class=\"text-gray-700\">Temporary or pilot work<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n<li class=\"flex items-start\">\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-times text-red-600 mt-1 mr-3\"><\/i><br \/>\n                                <span class=\"text-gray-700\">Short-term workload spikes<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n<li class=\"flex items-start\">\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-times text-red-600 mt-1 mr-3\"><\/i><br \/>\n                                <span class=\"text-gray-700\">Vacancy backfills or &#8220;we need help now&#8221; scenarios<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n<li class=\"flex items-start\">\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-times text-red-600 mt-1 mr-3\"><\/i><br \/>\n                                <span class=\"text-gray-700\">Requests based on urgency alone<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-center\">\n<p class=\"text-lg text-gray-700 bg-white rounded-lg shadow p-6 inline-block\">\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-info-circle text-acc-purple mr-2\"><\/i><br \/>\n                        If your situation doesn&#8217;t fit the annual cycle, review the <a href=\"#exceptions\" class=\"text-acc-purple font-semibold underline hover:text-acc-purple-light\">Exceptions section<\/a> below.\n                    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>        <!-- Roles &amp; Responsibilities Section --><\/p>\n<section id=\"roles\" class=\"py-16 md:py-24 bg-white\">\n<div class=\"max-w-7xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8\">\n<div class=\"text-center mb-12\">\n<h2 class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl font-bold text-acc-purple mb-4\">Roles &amp; Responsibilities<\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-lg text-gray-600 max-w-3xl mx-auto\">\n                        Clear accountability ensures the process runs smoothly and serves everyone fairly.\n                    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid md:grid-cols-3 gap-8\">\n                    <!-- Leaders &amp; Managers --><\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-gradient-to-br from-acc-purple to-acc-purple-light text-white rounded-xl shadow-lg p-8 hover:shadow-xl transition-all transform hover:-translate-y-1\">\n<div class=\"bg-white\/20 w-16 h-16 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center text-3xl mb-6 backdrop-blur-sm\">\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-users\"><\/i>\n                        <\/div>\n<h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold mb-4\">Leaders &amp; Managers<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"space-y-3 text-white\/90\">\n<li class=\"flex items-start\">\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right mt-1 mr-3 text-acc-gold\"><\/i><br \/>\n                                <span>Review roles annually<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n<li class=\"flex items-start\">\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right mt-1 mr-3 text-acc-gold\"><\/i><br \/>\n                                <span>Submit requests during the submission window<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n<li class=\"flex items-start\">\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right mt-1 mr-3 text-acc-gold\"><\/i><br \/>\n                                <span>Provide clear evidence of sustained changes<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>                    <!-- HR Business Partners --><\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-gradient-to-br from-acc-purple to-acc-purple-light text-white rounded-xl shadow-lg p-8 hover:shadow-xl transition-all transform hover:-translate-y-1\">\n<div class=\"bg-white\/20 w-16 h-16 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center text-3xl mb-6 backdrop-blur-sm\">\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-handshake\"><\/i>\n                        <\/div>\n<h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold mb-4\">HR Business Partners<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"space-y-3 text-white\/90\">\n<li class=\"flex items-start\">\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right mt-1 mr-3 text-acc-gold\"><\/i><br \/>\n                                <span>Coach and pressure-test requests<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n<li class=\"flex items-start\">\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right mt-1 mr-3 text-acc-gold\"><\/i><br \/>\n                                <span>Help leaders plan ahead<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n<li class=\"flex items-start\">\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right mt-1 mr-3 text-acc-gold\"><\/i><br \/>\n                                <span>Identify patterns and structural opportunities across the division<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>                    <!-- HR + Budget Office --><\/p>\n<div class=\"bg-gradient-to-br from-acc-gold to-acc-gold-light text-acc-purple-dark rounded-xl shadow-lg p-8 hover:shadow-xl transition-all transform hover:-translate-y-1\">\n<div class=\"bg-white\/30 w-16 h-16 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center text-3xl mb-6 backdrop-blur-sm\">\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-cogs\"><\/i>\n                        <\/div>\n<h3 class=\"text-2xl font-bold mb-4\">HR + Budget Office<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"space-y-3\">\n<li class=\"flex items-start\">\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right mt-1 mr-3 text-acc-purple\"><\/i><br \/>\n                                <span>Review requests for equity, alignment, and sustainability<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n<li class=\"flex items-start\">\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right mt-1 mr-3 text-acc-purple\"><\/i><br \/>\n                                <span>Confirm budget availability and timing<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n<li class=\"flex items-start\">\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right mt-1 mr-3 text-acc-purple\"><\/i><br \/>\n                                <span>Implement approved changes<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>        <!-- Exceptions Section --><\/p>\n<section id=\"exceptions\" class=\"py-16 md:py-24 bg-gray-50\">\n<div class=\"max-w-7xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8\">\n<div class=\"text-center mb-8\">\n<div class=\"inline-block bg-red-100 text-red-700 px-4 py-2 rounded-full text-sm font-semibold mb-4\">\n                        <i class=\"fas fa-exclamation-triangle mr-2\"><\/i>OFF-CYCLE PROCESS\n                    <\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl font-bold text-acc-purple mb-4\">Exceptions: Off-Cycle Job Changes &amp; Reclassifications<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-white rounded-xl shadow-lg p-8 md:p-12 max-w-4xl mx-auto border-l-4 border-red-500\">\n<div class=\"flex items-start mb-6\">\n<div class=\"bg-red-100 text-red-600 w-12 h-12 rounded-full flex items-center justify-center text-xl mr-4 flex-shrink-0\">\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-info-circle\"><\/i>\n                        <\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 class=\"text-xl font-bold text-gray-800 mb-3\">When Exceptions Apply<\/h3>\n<p class=\"text-gray-700 text-lg leading-relaxed\">\n                                Exceptions are available only when waiting would create <strong>operational or compliance risk<\/strong>. This section will outline the criteria and required documentation.\n                            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"bg-yellow-50 border-l-4 border-yellow-500 p-6 mb-8\">\n<p class=\"text-gray-800\">\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-clock text-yellow-600 mr-2\"><\/i><br \/>\n                            <strong>Important:<\/strong> Exception requests require additional justification and approval levels. Most requests should wait for the annual cycle.\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-center\">\n                        <a href=\"#\" id=\"exception-request-btn\" class=\"inline-block px-8 py-4 bg-red-600 hover:bg-red-700 text-white font-bold rounded-lg shadow-lg transition-all duration-200 transform hover:scale-105\"><br \/>\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-file-alt mr-3\"><\/i><br \/>\n                            Request an Exception Review<br \/>\n                        <\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-sm text-gray-500 mt-4\">\n                            You will be redirected to the exception request form\n                        <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>        <!-- FAQs Section --><\/p>\n<section id=\"faqs\" class=\"py-16 md:py-24 bg-white\">\n<div class=\"max-w-4xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8\">\n<div class=\"text-center mb-12\">\n<h2 class=\"text-3xl md:text-4xl font-bold text-acc-purple mb-4\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-lg text-gray-600\">\n                        Quick answers to common questions about the annual cycle.\n                    <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"space-y-4\">\n                    <!-- FAQ 1 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-item bg-gray-50 rounded-lg shadow-md overflow-hidden border border-gray-200\">\n                        <button class=\"faq-question w-full text-left px-6 py-5 flex justify-between items-center hover:bg-gray-100 transition-colors focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-acc-purple\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><br \/>\n                            <span class=\"font-semibold text-lg text-gray-800 pr-4\">Why is there a set window?<\/span><br \/>\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down text-acc-purple text-xl transition-transform\"><\/i><br \/>\n                        <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-answer px-6 pb-5 hidden\">\n<p class=\"text-gray-700 leading-relaxed\">\n                                The submission window aligns job changes with ACC&#8217;s annual budget and planning cycle. This ensures all reclassification decisions are made with full financial clarity, supports internal equity across divisions, and prevents mid-year disruptions. A predictable timeline helps everyone\u2014managers, HR, and employees\u2014plan effectively.\n                            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                    <!-- FAQ 2 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-item bg-gray-50 rounded-lg shadow-md overflow-hidden border border-gray-200\">\n                        <button class=\"faq-question w-full text-left px-6 py-5 flex justify-between items-center hover:bg-gray-100 transition-colors focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-acc-purple\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><br \/>\n                            <span class=\"font-semibold text-lg text-gray-800 pr-4\">What qualifies as &#8220;sustained work change&#8221;?<\/span><br \/>\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down text-acc-purple text-xl transition-transform\"><\/i><br \/>\n                        <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-answer px-6 pb-5 hidden\">\n<p class=\"text-gray-700 leading-relaxed\">\n                                Sustained work changes are duties that have been performed consistently for at least six months and are expected to continue indefinitely. These are not temporary projects, seasonal workload increases, or coverage for vacant positions. Examples include taking on permanent supervisory responsibilities, absorbing functions from an eliminated position, or regularly performing work at a higher skill or complexity level.\n                            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                    <!-- FAQ 3 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-item bg-gray-50 rounded-lg shadow-md overflow-hidden border border-gray-200\">\n                        <button class=\"faq-question w-full text-left px-6 py-5 flex justify-between items-center hover:bg-gray-100 transition-colors focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-acc-purple\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><br \/>\n                            <span class=\"font-semibold text-lg text-gray-800 pr-4\">What if my department urgently needs something now?<\/span><br \/>\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down text-acc-purple text-xl transition-transform\"><\/i><br \/>\n                        <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-answer px-6 pb-5 hidden\">\n<p class=\"text-gray-700 leading-relaxed\">\n                                If waiting for the annual cycle would create operational or compliance risk, you may request an exception. However, urgency alone is not sufficient justification\u2014there must be a clear business case demonstrating why the change cannot wait. Contact your HR Business Partner to discuss whether your situation qualifies for the exceptions process.\n                            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                    <!-- FAQ 4 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-item bg-gray-50 rounded-lg shadow-md overflow-hidden border border-gray-200\">\n                        <button class=\"faq-question w-full text-left px-6 py-5 flex justify-between items-center hover:bg-gray-100 transition-colors focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-acc-purple\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><br \/>\n                            <span class=\"font-semibold text-lg text-gray-800 pr-4\">Will all requests be approved?<\/span><br \/>\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down text-acc-purple text-xl transition-transform\"><\/i><br \/>\n                        <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-answer px-6 pb-5 hidden\">\n<p class=\"text-gray-700 leading-relaxed\">\n                                Not all requests will be approved. HR reviews each submission for alignment with job architecture, internal equity, budget availability, and whether the documented changes justify a reclassification. Some requests may result in job description updates without a classification change. Decisions are based on job content, not individual performance or tenure.\n                            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                    <!-- FAQ 5 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-item bg-gray-50 rounded-lg shadow-md overflow-hidden border border-gray-200\">\n                        <button class=\"faq-question w-full text-left px-6 py-5 flex justify-between items-center hover:bg-gray-100 transition-colors focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-acc-purple\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><br \/>\n                            <span class=\"font-semibold text-lg text-gray-800 pr-4\">When do approved changes take effect?<\/span><br \/>\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down text-acc-purple text-xl transition-transform\"><\/i><br \/>\n                        <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-answer px-6 pb-5 hidden\">\n<p class=\"text-gray-700 leading-relaxed\">\n                                All approved changes are implemented on September 1st, the start of ACC&#8217;s fiscal year. This ensures budget alignment and consistent implementation across the college. Employees will be notified of approved changes by their supervisor and HR, and updates will be reflected in Workday at that time.\n                            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                    <!-- FAQ 6 --><\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-item bg-gray-50 rounded-lg shadow-md overflow-hidden border border-gray-200\">\n                        <button class=\"faq-question w-full text-left px-6 py-5 flex justify-between items-center hover:bg-gray-100 transition-colors focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-acc-purple\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><br \/>\n                            <span class=\"font-semibold text-lg text-gray-800 pr-4\">Who can help me determine the right pathway?<\/span><br \/>\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down text-acc-purple text-xl transition-transform\"><\/i><br \/>\n                        <\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"faq-answer px-6 pb-5 hidden\">\n<p class=\"text-gray-700 leading-relaxed\">\n                                Your HR Business Partner is your first point of contact. They can help you assess whether your situation fits the annual cycle or requires an exception, guide you through the documentation process, and answer questions about eligibility and timing. Reach out early to ensure you&#8217;re prepared for the submission window.\n                            <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>        <!-- Footer Contact Section --><\/p>\n<section class=\"bg-acc-purple text-white py-12\">\n<div class=\"max-w-7xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8 text-center\">\n<h2 class=\"text-2xl font-bold mb-4\">Questions?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-xl mb-6 text-white\/90\">\n                    Contact your HR Business Partner or email us for guidance.\n                <\/p>\n<p>                <a href=\"mailto:hr-classification@austincc.edu\" class=\"inline-block px-8 py-3 bg-acc-gold hover:bg-acc-gold-light text-acc-purple-dark font-bold rounded-lg transition-all duration-200 transform hover:scale-105\"><br \/>\n                    <i class=\"fas fa-envelope mr-2\"><\/i><br \/>\n                    hr-classification@austincc.edu<br \/>\n                <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>    <\/main><\/p>\n<p>    <!-- Footer --><\/p>\n<footer class=\"bg-gray-800 text-gray-300 py-8\">\n<div class=\"max-w-7xl mx-auto px-4 sm:px-6 lg:px-8 text-center\">\n<p>&copy; 2026 Austin Community College. 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