Advertising a Position
- Electronic Recruiting Sources
- JWT Employment Communications
- HigherEdJobs.com
To post a position, go to http://www.HigherEdJobs.com and click on "Employer Login" which is found on the right of the screen. In the "Login" box, enter the UM account username, which is jobpostings@umich.edu, and then the UM account password which is umichjobs.
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Consult with your Human Resources Representative at the outset of posting to make a decision to advertise. The decision to advertise should be considered if your position has traditionally been hard to fill or the posting generates a small pool of candidates. (See Tips on Recruiting a Diverse Staff). In the latter case, advertising in appropriate venues will help ensure that you attract a diverse pool of female and minority candidates.
Included in your ad should be:
- An overall description of the basic functions and responsibilities of the position;
- A general description of your department (i.e. size, budget, reporting relationships (optional);
- A more specific explanation of the duties of the position and expectations of the candidate;
- Candidate selection criteria;
- Detailed information on how to apply for the position;
- A deadline date for application (if applicable);
- University of Michigan Affirmative Action/Non-Discrimination statement.
- The University of Michigan, as an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action.
Possible sources for advertising include:
- Word-of-mouth
- Newspapers (i.e. local/ethnic)
- Professional Publications
- Professional/Ethnic Organizations
- Sororities
- Fraternities
- Radio
- Television/Cable T.V.
- Unemployment Office
- Union Halls
- Religious/Social Organizations
Utilize the services of your Human Resources Representative to help you decide where and how to place your ad and for what period of time.
*Regional Campus procedures may be different for placing and paying for advertisments. UM-Flint Human Resources Service Center will contact the publication(s) directly and will confirm the placement of your ad(s) after you have authorized/reviewed the costs and approved them. UM-Flint Human Resources Service Center will obtain and forward Purchase Requisition for processing.



