The Search Committee is comprised of at least one (1) Search Chair and one (1) or more Search Committee Members. A Search Committee must have at least one Search Chair, but there can be more than one. The Search Chair and Search Committee are selected by the Hiring Manager. Search Committee members are required to participate in all steps of the search. Any member who is unable to participate as required, must recuse themselves from that step of the process.  Guest Users may not be Search Chairs.

The Search Committee is able to review applicants in the applicant tracking system once a position is posted. The Search Committee is notified via email with information about the search, including instructions and a link to log. Once a position is posted, Human Resources (HR) can substitute, add or remove members of the Search Committee, if changes need to be made.

Search Chair Responsibilities:

The Search Chair should be distinguished in her/his department and the university, who has participated in searches resulting in successful recruitment of candidates. The Search Chair will work closely with the Hiring Manager to conduct the search for an optimum outcome. The Search Chair and the Hiring Manager may be the same person. 

  • Complete the search in a compliant manner.
  • Complete all hiring process documentation.
  • Save and maintain search file documentation for three (3) years, in case of a legal challenge or federal audit. This includes all notes compiled by committee members.
  • Coordinate with the Hiring Manager to evaluate candidates.
  • Arrange interviews with the candidates and the Search Committee.
  • Change status of selected candidate to 鈥淓xtend Contingent Offer鈥� in PeopleAdmin.
  • Complete Offer Worksheet and communicate with HR regarding contingent offer to selected candidate.
Search Committee Member Responsibilities:

After the position is posted, Search Chairs or Search Committee Members can only be substituted, added or removed by HR. It is always a best practice to ask the Search Chair and Search Committee Members in advance if they are willing and able to serve.

  • Following the guidelines set by the Search Chair and Hiring Manager
  • Arranging your schedule to accommodate interviews
  • Providing constructive feedback to help determine the optimum hire
  • Keeping detailed records of candidate interactions
  • Remaining flexible to the needs of the committee

Revised: 04/23/25 NH