HEO Labor/Management Committee & Resources

The HEO Labor/Management Committee is a contract-mandated committee established under the PSC–CUNY collective bargaining agreement to support Higher Education Officer (HEO) series staff. Each college maintains a committee composed of representatives appointed by both the PSC and the College President, with leadership alternating annually.

The committee serves as a collaborative forum to address matters related to HEO workload and compensation. It reviews concerns raised by HEO staff and provides non-binding recommendations to the College President. In addition, the committee plays a key role in the salary assignment differential process by reviewing and recommending applications to the College HEO (Screening) Committee.

More broadly, the committee acts as a resource for HEO employees by offering guidance and support on contract-related processes, including workload issues and differential requests, helping to ensure transparency, consistency, and fair consideration across the institution.

Management Representatives	PSC Representatives	Meeting Schedule
Peter Neidt	Takiyah Ali	Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Kelly Phung	Ramon Belliard	Monday, May 11, 2026
Zoraida Rosa	Steven Castellano

Application for Assignment Differential for Higher Education Series Employees

Assistants to HEO, HE Assistants, or HE Associates, who have completed one or more years of service at the top salary step in their respective salary schedules shall be eligible for a discretionary assignment differential of $ 2,500 to be added to their annual base salary, based upon excellence in performance or increased responsibilities within the title. Eligible employees may be nominated by their supervisor or may nominate themselves to receive the differential.

Reclassification submitted by a Higher Education Office Series Employee or His/Her Supervisor

HEO Reclassification

HEO reclassification is the formal process used to review and potentially change an employee’s title within the Higher Education Officer (HEO) series when their job duties have significantly evolved over time. Reclassification is considered when an employee’s responsibilities have increased in scope, complexity, or level of responsibility and are no longer aligned with their current title. The process evaluates the actual duties performed and determines whether a higher-level HEO title is appropriate. Requests for reclassification are reviewed through a structured college process, typically involving documentation of duties and an assessment by the Internal Vacancy Review Commitee. Final decisions are made based on institutional need, alignment with title standards, and available resources. Following review and approval by the Internal Vacancy Review Committee (IVRC), all HEO reclassification requests must be submitted to University Human Resources Advisory Services for final review and approval. This additional step ensures consistency with University-wide standards and policies before any title change is finalized.

Employees will be notified of the outcome of a reclassification request within ninety (90) days from the submission of all required documentation. If there is a delay beyond this timeframe, employees should follow up with their supervisor. The supervisor will then coordinate with Human Resources to obtain a status update. All decisions, whether approved or denied, will be communicated to the employee in writing.