Recruitment and Hiring Guidelines
Welcome to the Recruitment and Hiring Guidelines for Faculty and Staff! The purpose of the information provided on this page is to eliminate the guesswork during the recruitment and hiring process. Listed below are the items available for your reference and use. We have provided a short explanation for each item as well as a link to take you to the document or page you would like to access.
Interview Guidelines- This document is the step-by-step employee search guide to be used as a reference for search committees. It includes example interview questions, reference check forms, search committee code of ethics, legal issues, job competencies, etc. (Human Resources had previously distributed this information in a black 3-ring binder titled, “Human Resources Strategic Training Seminar".
Requisition for Employee- Complete this form to start your employee search. This form includes a job description template. All pages must be completed in detail with all of the required signatures for the hiring department.
Position Request Form-This form must be completed and submitted will all Requisitions for Employee. All open positions are reviewed by cabinet. Provide a detailed explanation on why this position needs to be filled and what the effects will be if it is not filled.
Position Review Process- All open positions are reviewed by cabinet to determine if it should be filled. Any unit may request that one or more positions be reviewed. Each application for review must make the case that the duties cannot be met with current faculty/staff or adjunct faculty and that they are, in fact, essential.
Recruitment and Hiring Process for Faculty Positions-This is a step-by-step guide, from filling out the Requisition for Employee form to completing the Employment Action Form (EAF). This document will provide direction as to what to provide to Human Resources and the entire list of forms required for Academic Affairs once the position has been filled.
Recruitment and Hiring Process for Staff Positions-This is a step-by-step guide from filling out the Requisition for Employee form to completing the Employment Action Form (EAF). This document will provide direction as to what to provide to Human Resources and is a great reference for determining the next step to be taken.
Recruitment Budget Guidelines-The Office of Human Resources created this form to provide guidance to those departments who will be requesting funding from the Human Resource Budget to assist them with their candidate interview expenses. This includes meals, lodging, travel, etc. This budget is mainly used for recruitment of faculty, however, in some cases may be used for recruitment of a staff member. Contact Human Resources to determine if the open position qualifies.
Interview Budget Estimate Template-This is an excel spreadsheet that should be completed and submitted to Human Resources for review and approval when funding is being requested for interview candidates.
Below are links to letter templates to use as an example. Please tailor these letters to fit your needs.
Offer letter for faculty
Offer letter for Support Staff or Hourly
Offer letter for Executive, Administrative, Managerial, or Other Professional position
Declination letter for faculty (face-to-face interview)
Declination letter for faculty (no interview)
Declination letter for faculty (phone interview only)
Declination letter for Staff or hourly (face-to-face interview)
Declination letter for Staff or hourly (no interview)
Declination letter for Staff or hourly (phone interview only)
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