GCSU creates new hiring process

     GCSU has a new system for those who wish to find careers on campus. PeopleAdmin is up and running for potential job applicants here at GCSU. The system can be found on the Human Resources website. However, this system does not benefit those who have recently filled out paper applications or student assistants.
     According to Crystal Hurt, assistant for the Human Resources Department, “We’re in transition. Old positions will use the old system. When we have new positions, (we will be) accepting new applications.”
     Dr. Fontenot, assistant dean of Liberal Arts & Sciences and professor of criminal justice, agrees that not everything is up and running. Potential faculty and staff for fall 2008 will be the first candidates to try out the new application system.
     “Part-time and graduate assistant phasing is gradual,” said Fontenot.
     Dr. Anne Gormly, vice president and dean of Faculties and professor of psychology, does state there is excitement for the new system because everything is done electronically.
     “When advertising on the Chronicle website…it takes you right to the position,” Gormly said.
     All three women agree that the new system cuts back on overhead for search committees. According to Gormly, “the search committee doesn’t have to be in the office. We will still have the same campus procedures.”
     Fontenot added, “It’s less intensive for the search committees. This year we have twenty to twenty-five new hires.”
Gormly added that the workforce plan would still be the same, however hiring managers simply need to log-on to know where applications are, whether they be at institutional equity, a dean’s office, etc.
     Hurt says whatever level you are, a search committee chair, a dean or a vice president, it depends on the access you have to potential applicants’ files. The human resources department and vice president have the most access as they have they determine final approval. Human Resources also give access passwords to search committee chairs.
     Hurt added the Human Resources department keeps “search files, such as interview questions, e-mail responses to applications, anything related to the position.” This saves resources such as time, money and paper which committee members would normally use in the previous system.
Searches will still be done as they have been. According to Fontenot in regarding faculty, “most positions are national searches. It’s a very detailed process. It’s more consistent, everyone’s in the loop.”
     The bottom line is the process is much simpler than it used to be.
     “You will see all the institutions that use this have a broader draw … it just makes it easy,” remarked Gormly.
     Hurt added that “applicants only need to fill out one application online and change it when needed before they click submit.”
Fontenot agreed, “It’s the trend. Efficiency is what drives the move.”

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