1. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Preparing Job Descriptions and Selection Criteria

2. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas A job description explains: What the job is about. Who supervises the position. The tasks the person is expected to perform. The standards by which an employee can be evaluated.

3. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Selection criteria is a list of: Skills Personal attributes Credentials Other characteristics

4. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Why develop a job description and selection criteria: To define the position. To give potential applicants a sense of if they should apply. To clarify thinking. To advertise the position. To make hiring the best person more likely.

5. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Three parts of preparing a job description: Choosing the job title. Developing a list of specific duties and responsibilities that the position requires. Composing a capsule description of the position.

6. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas A better job title: Can attract better candidates. Serves to define the position and to define the place of its holder both in the organization and in the community.

7. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas A list of specific duties and responsibilities includes: Basic elements of the position. Job-related skills and personality traits. Skills acquired through experience. Non-specific skills, traits, and abilities. Specific activities required for the position.

8. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas The capsule description A two or three sentence description of the job and its purpose. Includes any other major responsibilities the job entails.

9. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Selection criteria may include: Education and other formal credentials. Job-specific skills and knowledge. Non-job-specific skills and knowledge. Personality attributes and traits.