In recent years, the process of recruiting and hiring in a number of higher education institutions has shifted from the traditional paper process to an online procedure. This transformation has allowed countless institutions to save time, labor, money and resources. This article explains how one institution realized the need for change in its…

Minimum qualifications, such as possession of an academic degree and a required number of years of work experience, have long been staples of many higher education institutions' hiring practices. However, the University of Wyoming has found that eliminating these minimum qualifications in favor of a hiring system based on knowledge, skills and…

As colleges and universities face increased pressure from many directions, HR professionals have an opportunity to strengthen their institutions by recruiting, hiring and training non-academic staff that have the leadership competencies necessary to shepherd the institutions through an era of change. But without a clear model of the optimal…

Spousal hiring in higher education institutions is becoming a common practice in this day and age. Sought-after faculty members often base their decisions as to whether or not to accept a position at a certain college or university on whether or not their spouse or partner can be accommodated at the same institution. Colleges and…

Edna Chun and Alvin Evans explain how a low-cost application service provider model can benefit institutions looking to streamline and simplify the recruitment and hiring process, yet still attract top talent. They offer tips for selecting a vendor, examine the importance of collaboration between and among different campus constituents in…