Step 1: Determine Roles Needed

 Determine Roles Needed    Determine Rows Needed    Complete Required Training    Submit SARA Request

Role Level Security

UCPath offers various types of access to its pages, depending on the user's role. The most common roles include Initiator, Approver, and Inquiry User:

  • Initiator - Transactional User

    • Initiates requests and transactions

    • Creates and updates records

  • Approver - Transactional User

    • Reviews and approves requests or transactions submitted by Initiators

  • Inquiry - View-Only Access

    • Allows users to view information within the UCPath system

    • Does not permit any actions or modifications

Additionally, there are certain administrator roles with more advanced permissions, but these are restricted and not widely distributed to campus users.

Role Inventory

A full list of elevated roles in UCPath can be found in the Security Roles & Required Trainings document. Some roles are limited based on your department or your job code. Please note, there are additional steps and limits for contingent workers.

Role Packages for Departments

Review the UCPath Security Role Details document with your supervisor to determine the security roles needed for the tasks that you will be performing in UCPath.

Role Packages for Regions

The UCPath Operations team has compiled a list of recommended Roles for some common job-types on campus (e.g., Financial Analyst, HR Generalist). Note that while these recommendations will help you get started, the exact roles you will need may vary depending on your individual job duties

If you don't know which Region you are in, use the Region Finder.