Review the information on the various positions below and then determine if each is either an exempt (i.e. salaried) or non-exempt (i.e. hourly) position, including your rationale and/or support.
Salesperson: Annual compensation = $40,000 – $50,000 on average. Primary duties include: Advising potential customers on products/product features, contract negotiation and post-sale service.
Executive Assistant to CEO: Annual compensation = $52,000. Primary duties include: Prioritizing incoming emails, phone calls and other correspondence. Setting daily calendar, making travel arrangements, and preparing CEO for upcoming meetings and events.
Project Manager: Annual compensation = $58,000. Primary duties include: developing and maintaining a schedule of events related to various projects, indirectly managing a multi-function group, and communicating project status in a timely manner.
Help Desk Technician: Annual compensation = $40,000. Primary duties include: answering incoming phone calls, resolving technical issues using standard protocol, and escalating complex technical issues.
Mailroom Manager: Annual compensation = $20,000. Primary duties include: managing a team of 6-10 mailroom staff (i.e. hiring, performance management), directing team members’ work on a daily basis and resolving escalated issues relative to mailroom operations.
