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The Position Description for Recruitment Purposes
Before a position can be posted, you need to have an updated position description. A good description should accurately and clearly describe the full range of job responsibilities, duties, and tasks. It should specifically outline the “essential functions” of the position and conform to all EEO/AA guidelines. The position description is a tool you will use to recruit and hire your new staff member.
The Staff Position Description
The position description should outline the “essential functions” of the position. Essential functions are the major duties and responsibilities that are so important that, if they were eliminated, the position would no longer exist. The position description should be precise in regard to general qualifications, including required skills, knowledge, and abilities, and any special conditions of employment. All qualifications must be job related and set no higher than necessary to perform the duties described. A position description may not be tailored to a particular individual. A number of generic position descriptions exist for Administrative and Managerial, Professional, Supervisory, or Confidential positions. A carefully written position description is valuable in several ways. It can screen out some unqualified applicants, decrease the subjectivity in matching candidate qualifications to position requirements, and support the hiring decision should a hiring authority be called upon to justify his or her choice.
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| EEO Laws and Regulations | |
| Guidelines for Recruitment & Selection of Faculty (PDF) | |
| Guidelines for Recruitment & Selection of Staff (PDF) | |
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