Special Instructions to Applicants

Use this data field to convey special instructions to applicants.  Below are examples of the standard language used in each posting along with additional language that can be used if applicable.

Standard Paragraphs:

Competitive Classified or Temporary Staff: 

Applications will be reviewed based on the information submitted on the employment profile with education and work history along with any other requested documentation i.e. posting specific question responses, transcripts, etc.

Your profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position.

Resumes are NOT accepted at the application stage for this position.

Equivalent required experience is based on full-time equivalent (40 hours per week).

PLEASE NOTE: If you have volunteer experience relevenat to this position, please include in the Employment History section and note length of time, average number of hours per week and major duties.

Typically, the starting salary is at the lower end of the salary range.

Non-Competitive Classified or Temporary Staff: 

Your application/profile MUST clearly show how you meet the minimum/required qualifications for the position.

For additional information please contact:  insert the contact name and information

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Competitive Unclassified or Academic Wage Staff:

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV; and

2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.

For additional information please contact:  insert the contact name and information (include a mailing address option if transcripts, student evaluations, licenses, and or certifications must be submitted)

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Non-Competitive Unclassified or Academic Wage Staff:

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1) A resume/CV

For additional information please contact:  insert the contact name and information

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

INSERTS - use supplemental language below, in addition to the standard language, as applicable:

Internal search (insert at top of Special Instructions field):

This is an Internal Employment Opportunity

Transcripts:

Transcripts must be submitted for all required and/or related courses. All courses must be from accredited colleges, universities, or private vocational schools. The online application system will allow you to attach your transcripts if the PDF file is 9MB or less. If over 9MB in size, submit to contact person listed. Transcripts must be received by the closing date if not uploaded with your application.

License/Certifications:

Any required license and/or certification may be uploaded as License or Certification – 1 and/or 2. The online application system will allow you to attach your license/certification if the PDF file is 9MB or less. If over 9MB in size, submit to contact person listed. The license and/or certification must be received by the closing date if not uploaded with your application.

FULL consideration dates:

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by (full condsideration date). Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

Background Check Requirements:

Background Check Requirements: OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [email protected].

Classified or Temporary Staff POOLS:

In order to maintain an active status within the pool, applicants will need to reapply (annually/quarterly as appropriate).

Should you no longer wish to remain an applicant for this posting please login and withdraw your application from this posting.

Administrative/Professional Faculty - if salary range published use one or both of the following statements:

  • Starting salary within the salary range will be commensurate wtih skills, education and experience.
  • The anticipated starting salary will be $XX - $XX.

Unclassified - Letters of Reference (CRITICAL - PRIOR TO POSTING, letters of reference must also be set up on the SETTINGS tab and the REFERENCE COLLECTION form):

At application stage:

Letters of Reference are required for this position.  When applying, you will be asked to provide the email address and telephone number for (state #) referees who will be sent a secure quicklink that will allow them to upload the requested letters of reference on your behalf.

For finalists only:

Letters of Reference will be requested for the finalists for this position.  When applying, you will be asked to provide the email address and telephone number for (state #) referees.  If selected as a finalist, your referees will be sent a secure quicklink that will allow them to upload the requested letters of reference on your behalf.

Academic Teaching/Research Faculty:

These positions frequently require additional supporting documentation such as teaching and research statements, student evaluations, and diversity statements.  You will need to adjust the special instructions to require these additional electronic documents as applicable.