The following procedures are required for all staff hiring at Seattle Pacific University. In addition to these steps, area vice presidents may have special expectations and internal policies for hiring in their own areas. Hiring managers should confer with their department heads to insure that in addition to the steps below, any specific area expectations for hiring are met. Position is vacated or new position is created. HR contacts the hiring manager to begin the hiring process.
HR works with the hiring manager to gather as much information as possible about the open position.
Advertisements are prepared and placed. HR will post the position with other sources at the direction of the hiring manager. All advertisements will direct potential candidates to contact HR for an application. Upon receipt of application, all applicants will be sent a card acknowledging the receipt of their application, and told that they will be contacted should they qualify as a candidate for the position. There is constant communication between HR and the hiring manager to insure that HR can appropriately and effectively communicate to potential candidates.