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Get your foot in the door at Kent State! The Department of Talent Acquisition is pleased to announce its inaugural job fair on Nov. 17, 2023. From noon to 3 p.m. at Ohio Means Jobs Summit County, interested parties can meet our hiring team and learn more about working at Kent State. Kent State is currently hiring for over 100 positions in a variety of departments. The job fair will be an excellent place to meet the variety of teams that are hiring and to get your foot in the door at Kent State. Turn your passion into purpose. When: Friday, Nov. 17 from noon to 3 p.m. Where: Ohio Me...

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Kent State University's holiday closure schedule for 2023 will begin Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023, at 10:30 p.m. All offices will re-open on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. The December biweekly pays will be on Dec. 1, 15 and 29. The December semimonthly pays will be on Dec. 15 and 21.  The January biweekly pays will be on Jan. 12 and 26. The January semi-monthly pays will be on Jan. 15 and 31. Employees not eligible for the paid leave include student employees, classified temporary staff, temporary agency s...

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Open Enrollment runs Oct. 16 through Nov. 3. Each year in the fall, benefits-eligible employees may select and make changes to their health coverage plans based on their needs and the needs of their family. Outside a qualifying life event, this will be the only window during which such changes may be made. Note that all benefits-eligible employees are strongly encouraged to go through Open Enrollment as some benefits selections do not carry over without the employee's annual approval. Click here to view the Open Enrollment Video Presentation Open Enrollment Portal Instructions ...

Bicycle Friendly University

Kent State University has applied for the Bicycle Friendly University designation from the League of American Bicyclists. We would like to hear from you about your experience bicycling on the campus, and your perspective of Kent State’s efforts to encourage, promote and accommodate bicycling. Please complete the 2023 Bicycle Friendly University Campus Reviewer Survey before Oct. 10, 2023. Click here to complete the survey.   ...

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Online final grading for Fall 2023 (POT W1) begins Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, via FlashFAST. Grading is also now available for any Fall 2023 course section that was flexibly scheduled. The deadline for grading submission is 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023. Any final grades for Fall 2023 courses not reported in FlashFAST by the grades processing deadline will have to be submitted using the Grade Change Workflow. These Fall 2023 courses will be available in the Workflow on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023. Submit Final grades using Final Grades roster To submit final grades via the Final Gr...

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Kent State University is responsible for the stewardship of university resources and is committed to the highest standards of fiscal responsibility. The reporting line provides a formalized mechanism to communicate concerns related to fraud and fiscal abuse.  Employees are encouraged to discuss concerns with a supervisor, department head or another appropriate university official. If this is not a viable option or if you believe your concerns have not been addressed after reporting fiscal fraud or abuse, reports may be communicated through the reporting line provided by an independent ...

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Open Enrollment and Wellness Fairs 2023  The first Open Enrollment and Wellness Fair will be hosted at Kent Campus on Wednesday, Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Kent Student Center Ballroom. See below for regional campus dates and locations. The Fair is an opportunity for employees to learn more about the benefits available to them. The Employee Benefits and Wellness teams, as well as representatives from the university's various benefits providers, will be present to answer questions. About Open Enrollment Open Enrollment is Oct. 16 - Nov. 3. Each year in t...

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Join hundreds of faculty, staff, students and administrators on Oct. 18-19, 2023, for Reimagining the Academy: Building Communities for Access and Transformational Change. The conference schedule features workshops, oral sessions, roundtables and panel discussions focusing on anti-racism, diversity leadership and building community. Networking hours will also be hosted by Kent State Employee Resource Groups and Student Organizations. Registration is FREE but required. Visit the Reimagining the Academy Conference website to register and learn more. ...

Bra Recycling Drive: October 2 through October 27, to collect reusable or worn-out bras and reduce the number of textiles in landfills. Bras that are in good condition will be donated to the Phyllis Zumkehr County Clothing Center, and worn-out bras will be recycled. tinyurl.com/KSUBraRecycling tinyurl.com/KSUBraRecycling ...

Division of People, Culture and Belonging

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The self-identification process helps Kent State understand the composition of our diversified workforce, improve accessibility and disability inclusion, support Employee Resource Groups and evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment and retention efforts. View or update veterans classification, ethnicity & race, disability status, chosen name, pronouns and gender identity. Consider being counted! To access the confidential self-identification link through Flashline, please follow the instructions below. Any inquiries can be directed to the Office of Compliance, Equal Opportunity an...

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