Human Resources

This committee works at the direction of the President or designee. The role of the committee is to assist with recruitment activities, screen applications and recommend candidates to be advanced to the final stage. A chair will be selected by the search committee members. The chair will play a significant role in the recruitment and screening process. The chair sets the tone and pace of the committee's work progress, speaks for the committee, and is responsible for delivering the committee's final recommendations.

• Participate in orientation to understand and implement recruitment policies and procedures.
• In concert with the VP/Director/Dean and Human Resources, prepare a timetable for the recruitment/screening/selection process.
• Develop screening criteria for evaluation of application materials prior to reviewing materials.
• Develop interview questions. Questions will be approved by Human Resources to ensure they are job related and meet legal regulations. Participate in the screening of applications of candidates that meet minimum requirements and interviews.
• Complete screening forms on all applications, as required.
• Suggest reference check questions, if applicable - Must be approved by Human Resources.
• Advance top candidates to the next recruitment stage.
• Maintain confidentiality throughout the entire process.

• Convene, chair and facilitate search committee meetings.
• Ensure that proper records and meeting minutes are kept.
• Distribute applicant materials immediately proceeding the interview and collect applicant materials, notes, screening sheets, etc. at the completion of the interview.
• Develop spreadsheet on quantitative ratings/rankings for second stage review that supports rejection and/or elimination of applicants.
• Verify accuracy of individual committee member tabulations and appropriateness of any written comments.
• Communicate with Human Resources when to close an "open-until-filled" position, not receive anymore applications.