> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.pears.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.pears.io/accounts-and-permissions/accounts-and-permissions/directory.md).

# PEARS Directory

Access and manage the PEARS Directory to view and assign administrative roles within your organization.

The PEARS Directory lists staff members within your organization who hold administrative roles. It helps administrators track who has specific permissions and serves as the central place for managing role assignments.

## Access the Directory

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#### Open the Help Menu

From any page in PEARS, hover over the **question mark** icon in the top navigation bar.
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#### Select Directory

Click **Directory** from the dropdown menu.
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#### View Directory Roles

The Directory page displays each administrative role along with a description and the names of staff members currently assigned to that role. Staff are listed alphabetically by last name within each role.
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Organization Administrators see an **Add** button next to each role title, allowing them to assign staff directly from the Directory. See [Manage Directory Roles](/accounts-and-permissions/accounts-and-permissions/directory/manage-directory-roles.md) for details.
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## Role Categories

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#### Organization-Wide Roles

Administrative roles that grant permissions to manage settings, data, and users across your organization. These are available in both SNAP-Ed and Extension organizations, though Extension organizations have additional roles.

* [SNAP-Ed Directory Roles](/accounts-and-permissions/accounts-and-permissions/directory/snap-ed-roles.md)
* [Extension Directory Roles](/accounts-and-permissions/accounts-and-permissions/directory/extension-roles.md)
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#### Program Area Team Roles

Optional designations that identify staff involvement in program area governance. These roles are assigned per program area and per reporting period.

* [Program Area Team Roles](/accounts-and-permissions/accounts-and-permissions/directory/program-area-team-roles.md)
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#### Managing Roles

Organization Administrators can add and remove staff from directory roles directly from the Directory page.

* [Manage Directory Roles](/accounts-and-permissions/accounts-and-permissions/directory/manage-directory-roles.md)
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Directory roles are different from module access flags (SNAP-Ed User, Extension User, Event Creator). Module access flags control which modules a user can access and are configured on individual user accounts via [Manage Users](/administration/administration/manage-users.md). Directory roles grant additional administrative capabilities on top of module access.
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