Getting Started - Recruitment and Hiring

Things to Remember

• What steps to take largely depend on what type of position/vacancy needs to be filled.
• When in doubt, contact  the Office of Human Resources.
• Have a plan! Know where you want to be and consult HR on how to get there.
• Establish the need for the position.
• Secure Funding.
• Know the function of the job.
• A pre-audit might be needed if the position has changed significantly.

Best Practices

• New regular and temporary positions are hired through eJobs.
• Adjuncts are hired through eContracts.
• eJobs is the official advertisement website for ETSU. All applications must be received through eJobs.
• Establish a reasonable timeline for the search and hiring process.
• Have an established budget and position prior to getting started.
• Have the appropriate approvals before putting in too much work.
• Meet with HR with any questions or concerns.
• Understand the recruitment and hiring process and/or ask for assistance as needed.

Resources

Recruitment and Hiring Standards

Compensation and Classification

Budget Control

Budget Process

FLSA Guide and Tools

Minimum and Preferred or Desirable Qualifications

Equivalences for Education and Experiences 

HR Policies and Procedures

HR Documents and Forms

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) FAQs

Recruitment and Hiring FAQs

Recruitment and Hiring Forms and Documents 

University Organizational Structure

Helpful Tools and Links

Systems:

• eJobs HR Portal
• eContracts - All Things Adjunct 

Tools:

• Recruitment and Hiring Checklist

• eJobs User Guide
• eContracts User Guide

Links:

• Faculty Handbook
• Faculty Handbook: Section 2-Employment
• Faculty Ranks and Promotion
• SACS/COC Accreditation Standards
• Academic Administrative Personnel Recruitment and Hiring Process
• Financial Procedures
• Temporary Hires and Renewal 
• Meet Your HR Business Partner
• International Programs