Step #8 - Approved Offer Letter
Upon approval by the Associate Provost, the approved offer letter is sent to the department, with applicable documents to forward to the candidate.
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Step #7 - Dean's Approval
Once approved by the Dean's Office, forward all documents in Word format to Academic Personnel. Please make sure you have the position number on the draft offer letter.
- If start-up funds apply, please send the completed (three required signatures) form along with the draft offer letter.
Step #6 - Draft Offer Letter
The department will send the draft offer letter in Word format and a copy of the PRA to the Dean's office.
- Please contact our office if you have questions about which offer letter template to use.
- Updated templates can be found here: Offer letter templates
Step #5 - Background Check Request
If a candidate is selected for an interview, the Department will initiate a Background Check Request Form.
Step #4 - Review Applications
Review applications, choose and interview candidates according to guidelines.
- Candidate pool for interview must be reviewed by Talent Management.
Step #2 - Position Request and Authorization (PRA)
Complete a Position Request and Authorization (PRA) form to open and post a position.
Step #1 - Secure Funding
Secure Funding for the position; contact the unit's business manager if necessary. If this is a new position, determine if a hiring plan has been submitted to the Provost. If not, submit a hiring plan. Consult the Strategic Hiring website for the latest position control requirements.
