Student Affairs Search Standards - These standards are intended as a procedural guide for recruiting and hiring professional staff positions in Student Affairs. The primary focus for these guidelines is ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants and to yield an exceptionally talented pool of candidates.
Candidate screenings determine whether an applicant meets the minimum requirements as articulated in the job posting. Rubrics guide your evaluation process during the screenings. Review the rubric templates and adapt them to your search.
Email Templates - Find general email templates to assist you with candidate communication.
Search Committee Interview Tips
On Campus Interview Schedule Templates
Division Materials - The Office of the Senior Vice President offers a packet of materials to introduce candidates to the division. Email [email protected] to request packets for your candidates.
Reference Check Questionnaire - Human Resources requires three references for the selected candidate.
Employee Onboarding Checklist - Employee onboarding is a critical process that lays the foundation for a successful and productive work environment. This onboarding checklist, available in both Word and as an Asana project, contains tasks for both the hiring manager and staff member designed to help the new employee as they begin their journey at SMU.
Welcome - The Office of the Senior Vice President provides a number of welcome activities for new members of our division including a new employee orientation. Let us know you’ve made a hire and we’ll help you welcome your new employee SMU Student Affairs style!