Initiating the Search

Initiating the Search
1	The hiring department obtains approval to search from the appropriate authority.
2	A search committee and chair is selected.
3	Staff support is arranged.
4	A position description is required, so one is updated or created, as necessary.
5	A position announcement is prepared.
6	An advertisement is prepared.
7	The scope of the recruitment is determined and a search plan is put together.
8	The hiring department prepares a Notification of Academic or Administrative Position Opening (NAPONotice of Academic/Administrative Position Opening).
9	The hiring department routes the NAPO Packet for the signatures required at the bottom of the NAPONotice of Academic/Administrative Position Opening. The Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity (AAEO) attaches an approval letter before sending the packet to Unclassified Personnel Services.
10	Once approved by the President or appropriate Vice President/Vice Provost, Unclassified Personnel Services sends the NAPONotice of Academic/Administrative Position Opening packet and the AAEO approval letter back to the hiring department. The search may now proceed.