[delaynomore]

>Many of these people have mediocre ability Perhaps. University never intends to compete for top talent with their salary offerings. I recall during a salary discussion years ago, my manager at the time mentioned that the salary was indeed below market but offered up the point below as an advantage.

>don't really do much, but once a position is created it is hardly ever eliminated. Yup. This was true and was a definitely a benefit.

Source: 6 years working as IT for a public university.