Part I - Approve a Job Opening

To obtain approval to fill a job opening, you will want to determine type of position needed, provide rationale on why the job vacancy is a necessity, verify budget availability, develop a recruitment strategy, and secure signature approvals.  

View guidelines for Part-time Faculty Hires and Other Approved Hire Methods.

Where to begin…

Part 1 of the Hire Process Manual details the following areas: 

• Complete a Separation PAF to encumber funds for an existing position vacancy
• Conduct a job assessment
• Select a Position Description or Classification Specification
• Complete a Job Requisition Form
• For search committee members involved in developing a search plan, attend a Search Planning Information Session BEFORE filling out the Search Plan form

More Resources

• PAF Process Manual
• Mini Module:  Forming a Search Committee
• Mini Module:  What Every Search Committee Needs to Know About the Search Plan
• Mini Module:  Writing a Job Advertisement 
• Tips for Creating an Effective Job Advertisement

After the Job Opening has been approved, please see Part II - Recruit Candidates.