EHRA stands for Exempt from the North Carolina Human Resources Act. EHRA positions are classified into one of three categories established by the UNC Board of Governors:
- Senior Academic and Administrative Officers (SAAO) – Tiers I & II
- Faculty
- Instruction, Research, and Information Technology (IRIT)
General Overview of Non-Faculty Position Categories
EHRA Non-Faculty positions are broadly divided into two categories: Instructional, Research, and Information Technology (IRIT) and Senior Academic and Administrative Officers (SAAO). Any position which is requested for classification to EHRA Non-Faculty status must be classified into one of these categories. These categories are summarized below per UNC System guidelines. Detailed guidance on these criteria is also available at the UNC System Policy Manual, 300.1.1 and 300.2.5. EHRA Student employees are of themselves a separate classification and not included under EHRA non-faculty classification guidelines.
In considering whether a position qualifies for a particular EHRA Non-Faculty classification category, an important guideline is whether at least 50% or greater of the position’s primary duties and functions satisfy the job content and criteria specified by the EHRA non-faculty guidelines.
Classification Guide for Staff Positions Exempt from the State Human Resources Act (EHRA Non-Faculty)