Office of Employment Services
Frequently Asked Questions for Staff Openings Q. How do I apply for a staff opening?A. There are several ways to apply for a staff opening:
Q. How can I check the status of my application? A. The status of open positions can be found on-line at http://www.uakron.edu/hr/docs/eobstatus.pdf If you do not have computer access, you may call Employment Services at 330-972-5988. Be sure to have the position number(s) of the jobs of which you are inquiring. Q. Can I apply for more than one position at a time? A. Yes, you may apply for multiple positions, although you need to complete an application for each position. Q. Can I attach my resume to my online application? A. Yes, after completing the employment section of the on-line application there is a section where you can attach a file to your application. Q. If I see that the status page says “interviews complete” for an open position, does that mean the job has been filled? A. No, the position isn’t filled until an offer is made and accepted by the candidate. At that time, the position status will be changed to “filled”. Q. Do I have to complete an application? A. An application is required for each staff position for which you are applying. An application is not required for Faculty & Contract Professional positions. Please see the comments section in the Employment Opportunities Bulletin for required application materials. Q. Can I apply directly with the hiring department? A. Employment Services coordinates the search process for all staff hires. To be considered for a staff position, you must submit an Application for Staff Employment to Employment Services either electronically, in person or by mail. Q. I missed the deadline. Can I still apply? A. Once deadline has passed, no applications will be accepted. All applications must be completed and received on or before the deadline date by 4:00 p.m. Q. Can I apply by sending my resume? A. To be considered for a staff position, you must submit an Application for Staff Employment to Employment Services either electronically, in person or by mail. You may attach a resume along with the Application for Staff Employment Q. How do I find out what jobs are available? A. The University of Akron Employment Opportunities Bulletin (EOB) is published every other Tuesday by Human Resources Employment Services. Open positions are advertised on a 24-hour Job Line. This information may be accessed with a touch tone telephone at (330) 972-7091. For complete information on the position duties and requirements, the Employment Opportunities Bulletin is available on The University of Akron web site at http://www3.uakron.edu/hr/eob/ and posted throughout the campus including outside the Employment Services office at 185 E. Mill Street, Room 135, Akron, OH. All instructions and deadlines must be observed when applying for open positions. Q. How long will it take before I hear if I will be asked in for an interview? A. Generally it takes 2-3 weeks after the position closes for the interview process to begin. You will be contacted by our office if you are selected for an interview by the hiring department. Q. Can I just submit an application for any open positions you may have? A. The University of Akron Employment Services does not accept general applications. You must apply for a position that is posted. You must list a position title and position number on your application in order to be considered for the position. |
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