Staff Hiring Process

Advertising the Position

Advertising for a position can impact the depth and quality of your candidate pool. Advertisement copy for publications must be carefully written as it will serve as the basis for the search and recruitment effort.

PLEASE NOTE: Advertising open positions outside of the WSU Employment Home Page is not required.

All approved positions with a posting type of EXTERNAL will be placed on the Employment Home page and may be advertised in other external locations, such as the Wichita Eagle, CareerBuilder, etc. Openings categorized as INTERNAL will be listed on the WSU Internal Job openings page and be advertised in the WSU Today email message. 

Human Resources will be glad to assist you with placing ads with the Wichita Eagle and/or CareerBuilder. All other advertising will be handled by the hiring department. All costs for advertising are paid by the hiring department.

Requirements for Advertising

Advertising Contacts

Advertising Copy Examples

Requirements for Advertising

When advertising is desired for benefit eligible positions, the details of the desired of the advertising should be included on the PeopleAdmin Request to Fill (Position Description). The ad copy to be used should also be included.

Federal regulations require that each position description and advertisement contain some statement indicating that the University is an equal employment opportunity employer. The following statement must be at the bottom of all advertising copy to comply with this requirement.

"Wichita State University does not discriminate in its employment practices, educational programs or activities on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran.

"Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check as required by Board of Regents policy."

Advertisement copy MUST read the same wherever it is found, as to qualifications (required/preferred), application materials required, application deadline, status of position, contact person, responsibilities of position, and equal opportunity statement.

Advertising should not be secured until the position is posted on the external WSU website is and ready for applicant application submittal.

Advertising can either provide a minimum framework designed to drive candidates to our web site for additional information, or can provide a very detailed outline of the position requirements. Issues such as cost, location for advertising, and type of position will determine what type of advertising is utilized.

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Advertising Contacts

Contacts and pricing subject to change without notice. Last review date: 10/23/2015

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Advertising Copy Examples

Here are some examples of ads used here at the University. Departments are welcome to use this verbiage and edit the copy to meet the requirements of your position.

Administrative Assistant

The WSU Center for Innovation and Enterprise Engagement is seeking an administrative assistant with an interest in technology-based economic development. This position will perform general office, clerical and administrative support duties for the center and the Engineering Technology office. Duties include, but are not limited to: maintenance of documentation files and student records as well as preparation of summary reports. The position will support event, meeting, and travel planning.
To view the complete job description and apply for this Classified opportunity, please visit http://wichita.edu/wsujobs.

Wichita State University does not discriminate in its employment practices, educational programs or activities on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check as required by Board of Regents policy.

Executive Director of the Engineering Student Success Center (ESSC)

WSU College of Engineering seeks a person with an exceptional track record to serve as the Executive Director of the Engineering Student Success Center (ESSC). This person will articulate strategic directions and manage high profile outreach, recruitment, retention, and graduation efforts. S/he will establish/implement policies and procedures, develop strategic plans and assessment methods, and manage professional staff to achieve the College of Engineering's goals in support of the State of Kansas University Engineering Initiative Act (UEIA). The Executive Director will provide financial oversight for the operating budget of ESSC; maintain effective relationships/liaisons/coordination with other campus offices and personnel in support of the ESSC's objectives; engage industry partners in providing more experiential education opportunities for students; and build industry relationships that contribute to an increase after-graduation placement rate. S/he will work effectively with the College faculty, chairs, and staff as well as with engineering student organizations. The ESSC Executive Director will be expected to report to the Dean of Engineering. For further details of the position and required qualifications and experience, refer to the website. Salary will be commensurate with the experience and accomplishments relevant to the goals of ESSC.

To view the complete job description and apply for this Unclassified opportunity, please visit http://wichita.edu/wsujobs.

Wichita State University does not discriminate in its employment practices, educational programs or activities on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check as required by Board of Regents policy.

Assistant Director for Academic Success Programs

The Office for Student Success at Wichita State University seeks an experienced, knowledgeable and enthusiastic individual as Assistant Director. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position is responsible for maintaining and enhancing academic support programs including Supplemental Instruction, tutoring, study skills training, and peer mentoring. Assists with designing and delivering the Introduction to the University course and other programs that support undergraduate retention and graduation. A Master's degree and three years' experience working in related areas in higher education are required. Will be joining a high-functioning and collegial team of seven regular staff plus more than 130 student workers.

See the full description and apply, please visit http://wichita.edu/wsujobs.

Wichita State University does not discriminate in its employment practices, educational programs or activities on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check as required by Board of Regents policy.

Assistant Professor of Theatre: Costume Design

Assistant Professor of Theatre: Costume Design, tenure track. Teach, advise, and recruit undergraduate theatre majors; teach costuming and costuming-related courses. Working closely with the Costume Shop management and guest designers, design costumes for Theatre, Musical Theatre, Opera and Dance productions as assigned; supervise student costume design projects. Teach courses in other areas of expertise depending on departmental needs. Fulfill faculty expectations associated with traditional university appointment (teaching, scholarly/creative activity, service). Required: Master’s Degree from an accredited institution or equivalent professional experience; demonstrated success teaching at the college/university level; theatrical costume design, construction, and production experience; willingness to accommodate a variety of learning styles and strategies in instructional delivery and learning activities, including online and blended learning, flexible teaching methods, and applied learning approaches; excellent oral and written communication skills. Preferred: Master’s of Fine Arts degree in costume design from an accredited institution; professional costume design/construction experience including cutting/draping/pattern drafting; ability to style wigs/hair for theatre; demonstrated interest in and ability to recruit and retain students. Start date August 3, 2014. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of completed applications will begin January 27, 2014 and continue until the position is filled. The candidate selected for this position must be able to meet eligibility requirements to work in the United State at the time the appointment is scheduled to begin and be able to continue working legally for the proposed term of employment. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check as required by Kansas Board of Regents policy.

For full description of qualifications, application requirements and procedures, and to apply, go to http://jobs.wichita.edu.

For more information contact: Wu Shock, Professor, Committee Chair,
Wichita State University, School of Performing Arts Phone 316-555-5555, Email: wushock@notreal.edu

Wichita State University does not discriminate in its employment practices, educational programs or activities on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check as required by Board of Regents policy.

Nurse Practitioner

WSU- Student Health Services is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Nurse Practitioner position. Responsibilities include providing primary care, women’s health services, and outreach programs to students. Weekends/Holidays off. Great benefit package. Position requires a minimum of 2 years as RN and 1 year as NP. Position will remain open until filled, but priority consideration will be given to those who apply by June 27, 2014. Application review will begin July 1, 2014,
To see the full job description and apply, visit www.wichita.edu/wsujobs

Wichita State University does not discriminate in its employment practices, educational programs or activities on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check as required by Board of Regents policy.

Senior Research Engineer

National Institute for Aviation Research

Wichita State University – Wichita, KS

The National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR), located at Wichita State University in Wichita, KS, is a premier aviation research organization that has gained national and international recognition for its programs and laboratories. NIAR is engaged in basic and applied research, testing and certification. The city of Wichita, KS is a home of major aerospace industry, namely Spirit Aerosystems, Boeing, Beechcraft, Cessna, Bombardier-Learjet and many aviation suppliers. NIAR is seeking a candidate for the position Senior Research Engineer. To be considered for the position, applicants must provide a resume and three professional related references. In addition, the applicant must complete an on-line application. Deadline for receipt of applications is February 17, 2014.

Required Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
(1) U.S. Citizen (2) Master’s degree in related field and/or (4) to 10 years related experience (3) Must have ability to read, understand, and develop engineering drawings (4) Must have structural and test fixture design capabilities and provide oversight support for research engineers and technicians (5) Coordinate with management to ensure that testing is scheduled and planned to meet required objectives (6) Develop and write test reports that correctly and completely capture the test results and will include the information required to ensure the report can be used to show compliance with customer requirements (7) Must have experience in conducting full scale testing (8) Must have a desire to learn engineering software packages such as CATIA V5 and finite element modeling (9) Must have computer skills in MS Office applications such as MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred Experience:
(1) Advanced degree in related field (2) Familiarity with finite element modeling (3) Knowledge and working experience in CATIA V5 (4) 5 to 10 years’ experience in Aircraft full scale structural testing
How to apply:
The initial step is to complete the on-line application form at: http://wichita.edu//wsujobs

For additional information contact:
Wu Shock at (316) 555-5555 or by Email: wushock@notreal.edu
National Institute for Aviation Research
Wichita State University
1845 Fairmount
Wichita, KS 67260

Wichita State University does not discriminate in its employment practices, educational programs or activities on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check as required by Board of Regents policy.

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Who to Contact 

Talent Acquisition Team
employment@wichita.edu
 

SME: MJ

Created: 11/20/19 HB