University Human Resources, the Office for University Accessibility, and the office of Civil Rights Compliance have partnered to address the university's approach to recruitment, selection, and retention of faculty and staff. Some outcomes of this partnership include the policy and Guidelines for Recruitment and Selection of Faculty and Staff , OHIO Search Committee Trainings, and a robust accompanying toolkit all of which are designed to promote consistent, compliant searches.
OHIO Search Committee Training
Training options are outlined in the Guidelines for Recruitment and Selection of Faculty and Staff . For information about a session, including registration information, please see the session description below.
Recruitment Fundamentals
This self paced eLearning module is recommended for search chairs and hiring manager, especially those who are new to OHIO and/or our hiring. The module provides guidance and tips for each step in the hiring process and links to helpful resources.
- Recommendedfor all hiring managers and all search chairs. Open to all faculty and staff.
- Format: eLearning Module
- Estimated duration:30-45 minutes.
- Registration: This module is temporarily unavailable while we make some updates. All faculty and staff have 24/7 access to this session via Blackboard. To access Recruitment and Selection Fundamentals, login to Blackboard then click "organizations." Next, click "PDP 2.0" then "HR Operations." Then, click "General Elective Learning." Finally, click "OHIO Search Committee Training: Recruitment and Selection Fundamentals" and "Start Attempt 1."
Safeguarding the Candidate Experience
This workshop focuses on candidate evaluation and selection processes and provides participants with practical techniques to ensure they are comfortable leading or supporting conversations throughout search processes.
- Recommendedfor all hiring managers, search chairs, and search committee members. Open to all faculty and staff.
- Format: facilitator-led via Microsoft Teams.
- Estimated duration: 2 hours
- Registration: Those interested in participating in this course may register at the links below:
Search Committee Toolkit and Recruitment Materials
This toolkit includes dozens of tools including sample timelines, interview questions, evaluation rubrics, interview itineraries, and postings. The toolkit also includes dozens of links to relevant additional information for continued learning as well as access to the University recruiting materials. For more information about the best use of these tools in a search, sign up for our Search Committee Training (registration link above) or contact your HR Liaison.
Access the online OHIO Search Committee Toolkit via SharePoint
Search Firms
Search firms are traditionally only utilized for executive level positions. However, under special circumstances, units may seek to explore utilization of search firms for particularly unique or hard to fill positions. Please contact your HR Liaison for more information and guidance.