Recruitment and Hiring

The hiring process begins when a position becomes vacant or a new position is approved. The following steps outline the process to follow when filling a position. For questions on the hiring process, please contact Sierra Gray, Assistant Director for Talent Recruitment, sgray@wlu.edu, ext. 8623.

Step 1. Begin the Hiring Process

Approvals, Job Description and Creating Posting

Step 2. Required Reading

These resources provide important information about interviewing, legal questions, and candidate selection.

Step 3. Reviewing Applications

Information to determine if the applicant meets the minimum requirements as outlined on the job description.

Step 4. Interviewing

Guidelines and resources on preparing for the interviews.

Step 5. Finalists and Selecting the Final Candidate

Final candidate selection and orientation.

Step 6. Closing the Search

Changing applicants status and notifying applicants position has been filled.

Personnel Action Form

Complete the Personnel Action Form to notify Human Resources of any personnel changes. You may use this form to inform us of hiring, transfers, promotions, departures, reclassifications, title changes, budgeting changes, supplemental compensation, hierarchy changes or leaves.

Online Hiring System

Use our online hiring system to create positions and track applications.