The University of Akron
Talent Development & Human Resources
SEARCH WAIVER REQUEST CHECKLIST FOR
CONTRACT PROFESSIONAL AND STAFF POSITIONS
Last Updated: October 15, 2014
IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. Search waived hires must adhere to the same rules and guidelines when establishing essential job duties, determining an
appropriate salary, and obtaining position approval.
2.
Candidates hired via a search waiver CANNOT begin employment until AFTER job opening AND job offer has been approved.
Section
HPM
Key Action Item
 Complete a Separation PAF and route for signatures to remove incumbent from position (if necessary)
Step 1 - Obtain Approval for a Position Vacancy
Hiring Official
Approvals/
Notifications
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Conduct a job assessment
Select an approved Classification Specification
Complete a Position Request Form
Forward request to Dean (academic units) or Vice President (academic support units) for approval
 Dean/Vice President forward position request materials to HR Classification Services for job analysis
then approval by AVP of Talent Development & HR
 HR forward materials for Budget/Controller funding verification
 HR Recruiter email HPM/Hiring Official an approved copy of the position request
Step 2 - Request Approval to Waive a Search
Hiring Official
NOTE: Candidates hired via a search waiver CANNOT begin employment until AFTER job opening AND
job offer has been approved.
 Identify Special Circumstance for Request to Waive a Search and develop rationale
 Have candidate complete an online employment application by applying through the Human
Resources Use Only job link AND attach a resume or vita
 Forward to HPM: 1) account codes for background check, and 2) rationale to waive the search
HPM
 Create a job opening via Recruiting Solutions to kickoff approval process
 Approvers review/approve job opening via Recruiting Solutions’ routing process
 HPM will receive electronic notification from Recruiting Solutions upon approval of job opening
Approvals /
Notifications
Step 3 - Make Job Offer then Prepare Successful Candidate for Hire
HR Recruiter
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Extend a verbal job offer to candidate and negotiate salary offer if appropriate
Generate an offer letter and forward to successful candidate
Notify Hiring Official/HPM of candidate’s decision
Update system to prepare successful candidate for hire
Step 4 - Final Reporting
HPM
 Search File Close-out: Upload or send to HRES any remaining documents from the search waiver
process to be kept in HR for three years
Step 5 - Onboard the New Hire
Hiring Official
or Designee
 Orient the new employee
Checklist – Contract Professional and Staff Search Waiver
(Last printed 10/15/2014 12:53:05 PM)
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