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Independent Review Process

In an Independent Review, the hiring authority receives all applicant files and personally reviews them to narrow the applicant pool to a short list.  Those on the short list may be interviewed via telephone or in person by the hiring authority and/or others deemed a part of the hiring decision.  The hiring authority is responsible for ensuring compliance with the University’s commitment to diversity.

Pros:

  • May take less time than convening a committee and working with their schedules.
  • Hiring authority has more control over the process and knows specific qualities required of the job.

 Cons:

  • Hiring authority must determine if hiring pool is diverse enough.
  • Hiring authority does all work associated with hiring process; therefore it can consume a great deal of time personally for the hiring authority.
  • Hiring authority’s decision may be perceived as biased.
  • The decision may not receive “buy in” from those who work for or with the candidate.
  • Because only the hiring authority reviews the initial applicant files, there may be a predisposition to select only a certain types of candidates instead a broader range of applicants who might be better for the position.
  • The hiring authority will still have to do much of the interview and associated follow-up work.

Forms Required:

  • Administrative/Professional Exempt Position Description Questionnaire PDF/ WORD
  • Position Authorization Form (PAF) PDF / WORD
  • Screening Criteria WORD
  • Position Exemption Request (if requesting exemption from Classified system) PDF / WORD
  • Candidate Exit Interview Information PDF / WORD
  • Position Finalist Offer Form PDF / WORD