Welcoming the 21 st Century: The Art and Science of Hiring at Missouri State University- West Plains Missouri State University-West Plains

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Legalities Missouri State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Missouri State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer Missouri State University-West Plains

3 Outcomes to a Well-Organized Search Foremost, it will produce a group of finalist candidates qualified in knowledge, experience, and talents. Who will meet the priorities and needs of the department and to fit the broader expectations of the institution’s mission and campus culture. Foremost, it will produce a group of finalist candidates qualified in knowledge, experience, and talents. Who will meet the priorities and needs of the department and to fit the broader expectations of the institution’s mission and campus culture. Missouri State University-West Plains

3 Outcomes to a Well-Organized Search Secondly, because of its integrity, the process will both legitimize the selection of the appointee and help establish a climate in which the appointee can be successful. Secondly, because of its integrity, the process will both legitimize the selection of the appointee and help establish a climate in which the appointee can be successful. Missouri State University-West Plains

3 Outcomes to a Well-Organized Search Finally, because of its civilized treatment of candidates, a principle important in itself, the process will enhance the institution's visibility and reputation through the positive impressions it leaves among candidates, nominators, and references. Finally, because of its civilized treatment of candidates, a principle important in itself, the process will enhance the institution's visibility and reputation through the positive impressions it leaves among candidates, nominators, and references. Missouri State University-West Plains

Starting Out Right The Institutional Context Underlying Principles and Corollaries Underlying Principles and Corollaries Appointing the Search Committee Appointing the Search Committee The Search Committee Chair – Selection and Role The Search Committee Chair – Selection and Role Additional Aspects of Committee “Representation.” Additional Aspects of Committee “Representation.” Missouri State University-West Plains

Organizing the Search Committee The Committee Charge The Committee Charge Committee Ground Rules Committee Ground Rules On Confidentiality On Confidentiality Role of the Committee Staff Assistant Role of the Committee Staff Assistant Search Protocol Search Protocol Missouri State University-West Plains

The Search Calendar It will take about four months, roughly allocated as follows: It will take about four months, roughly allocated as follows: –2 weeks for Recruitment Plan development –6 – 8 weeks for recruiting/initial screening –3 – 4 weeks for referencing and first interviews –2 – 3 weeks for finalist interviews and end- game activity Missouri State University-West Plains

Four Key Phases to the Process Phase I – Initiate the Search Phase I – Initiate the Search Phase II – Applicant Screening Phase II – Applicant Screening Phase III – Interview Phase III – Interview Phase IV – Selection and Hire Phase IV – Selection and Hire Missouri State University-West Plains

Phase I – Initiate the Search Missouri State University-West Plains Paperwork, paperwork, paperwork Paperwork, paperwork, paperwork –Job description –Personnel Authorization Form –Ad Copy –Position Announcement –Applicant evaluation form –Reference questions –Interview questions

Recruitment Three Recruiting Strategies Three Recruiting Strategies –Media advertising –Personalized mailings to potential nominators –Personal networking Missouri State University-West Plains

Additional Notes about Networking Develop a systematic networking plan Develop a systematic networking plan Networking should not be delayed Networking should not be delayed Effective networking cannot be conducted intermittently Effective networking cannot be conducted intermittently Networking requires alertness, boldness, and persistence Networking requires alertness, boldness, and persistence Missouri State University-West Plains

Diversity Recruiting Missouri State University-West Plains Affirmative Action considerations. Affirmative Action considerations. Recruitment documents to areas of high minority populations. Recruitment documents to areas of high minority populations. Use existing recruitment systems. Use existing recruitment systems.

Phase II – Applicant Screening Missouri State University-West Plains Applicant evaluation based on Applicant evaluation based on –job requirements –candidates qualifications Evaluation process Evaluation process –Criteria worksheet –Reference checks questions –Employer checks questions

Phase III – Interview Sell, Sell, and Sell!!! Sell, Sell, and Sell!!! Ensure an equitable experience for all candidates. Ensure an equitable experience for all candidates. Establish questions which draw out experiences that support job elements. Establish questions which draw out experiences that support job elements. Missouri State University-West Plains

Phase IV – Selection and Hire Missouri State University-West Plains All hiring actions reviewed for affirmative action considerations. All hiring actions reviewed for affirmative action considerations. Selection approved by Director/Dean prior to offer made. Selection approved by Director/Dean prior to offer made.

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