Before the Search Begins
Responsibilities of Department Director
Review current job description from Human Resources (HR) website to determine revisions needed in job title, qualifications, salary, job duties, etc. Visit HR website at http://apps.kent.edu/JobDescriptions/ to search job descriptions.
If the job description requires revisions select Log in in the top right corner. Revise the job description and save it as a draft. It may be submitted to Compensation for review and approval AFTER approval has been obtained from the Asst Dean and/or Dean.
Review position funding sources with Dean/Assistant Dean or Grants Accounting if applicable
Determine salary and/or salary range for position
Complete UC Hiring Request Form and meet with Dean/Assistant Dean to review business need, funding source, labor distribution, and obtain Dean’s signature (see attached)
If Hiring Request Form is approved by Assistant Dean and/or Dean, forward job description revisions to Hiring Manager
Select search committee chair
Plan announcement to University College staff that a position will be posted
Responsibilities of Hiring Manager
Submit job description revisions to HR Compensation for approval
Schedule meeting with search chair to review University College Hiring Process
Review Position Request Authorization (PRA) with Director, Asst Dean or Dean to determine salary, closing dates, etc.
Submit PRA workflow in Flashline for HR approval
After HR approves PRA, review job posting in HR portal and submit back to HR for posting on HR website
Responsibilities of Human Resources (HR)
Approve PRA and notify Hiring Manager when position is ready for review
Post position on HR website