EXPLANATION OF CORE COMPETENCIES
Knowledge of organization	Employee strives to exemplify the KSU's Mission, Vision and Core Values.✓ Embraces respect✓ Upholds ethical standard✓ Fosters a “Change Agent” attitude✓ Upholds our student-centered philosophy✓ Strives for excellence and innovation✓ Works to maintain their social responsibility
Commitment	Employee is committed to “getting it done” and works diligently, takes responsibility for and commits to achieving all required tasks and assignments for the betterment of the University.
Urgency	Employee has a “the time is now” mentality and seeks to accomplish all responsibilities in a timely manner.✓ Prioritizes important tasks and sets deadlines for completions.✓ Will ask for help or guidance when needed to stay on track.✓ Restructures procedures to stay on track or will revamp plan to achieve goal.✓ Sees there is an opportunity for improvement and complies a plan to fix it.
Knowledge of Specific Role	Employee has a working knowledge of their specific job and their department goals, responsibilities and expectations.✓ Employee is able to complete the tasks asked of them with limited direction.✓ Employee can explain their role and what the expected outcome of their tasks should be.✓ Employee has or is working towards gaining the knowledge, skills and abilities required of their position.
Professionalism	Employee maintains a professional demeanor and strives to promote an ethical and moral standard in their department and on campus for all co-workers, supervisors, students and visitors.
Accountability and Dependability	Employee contributes to the effectiveness of the department and the mission, vision and core values of the University.✓ Can be trusted to complete assignments and other tasks when asked.✓ Comes to work when scheduled and on time.✓ Takes responsibility for their actions (both positive and negative).
Initiative and Productivity	Employee performs work accurately, thoroughly and promptly.✓ Prioritizes workload effectively.✓ Effectively organizes work to accomplish multiple responsibilities on time.✓ Willing to do more than requested.
Adaptability and Flexibility	Employee is open and willing to learn new ideas, programs, systems and structures.✓ Willing to take on new projects.✓ Quickly jumps on board with new role outs, policies or expectations.✓ Open to learning new ideas.✓ Embraces change.
Decision Making and Problem Solving	Employee makes sound and logical job-related decisions that are in the best interest of their department and KSU.
Communication	Employee has the ability to listen effectively and communicates efficiently, both orally and in writing.
Working Relationships	Employee proactively seeks to positively interact with all co-workers, supervisors and students while working to help foster a diverse, respectful and cooperative workplace.