Types of Searches at CSU

Search Team Transition to HR

Effective July 1, 2023, the search process functionality of OEO will be centralized within Human Resources. As part of the transition, team members responsible for the search process will now report directly to Human Resources within the Talent Acquisition unit. This change aims to enhance our operations and ensure a streamlined search process for all involved. Importantly, this transition will have no negative impact on campus operations.

We understand the importance of effective communication, and we will be providing you with further updates and information in the near future. If you have any questions or require assistance during this transition, please feel free to reach out to us at hr_ta@colostate.edu or oeo@colostate.edu.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation as we work towards enhancing our processes.

Search Type Comparison Handout (PDF)

Search Committee Model

This is the default search process at CSU. As an equal access, equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, our default is always a standard, national search process where we advertise the position broadly and look for a large, diverse pool of applicants. Standard searches use the search committee model where the committee makes their final recommendation to a hiring authority.

  • Search Committee Model
    • Minimum three committee members, including a chair who must be search chair trained.
    • Hiring authority is not apart of the committee.
    • Must include an EO Coordinator.
  • Advertising Period
    • Administrative Professionals
      • 3 weekends, 2 weeks
    • Faculty – Tenure Track
      • 4 weekends, 3 weeks
    • Faculty – CCAF
      • 3 weekends, 2 weeks
  • Recruitment
    • Must advertise in at least one additional recruitment venue
    • Automatically listed to:
      • Connecting Colorado
      • HigherEdJobs
      • Indeed
      • CSU Jobs Website

Resources

Administrative Professional TMS Posting guide
Faculty TMS Posting guide

Accelerated Search 

The accelerated search may be used for non-director Administrative Professional positions that pay $80,000 or less. The accelerated process uses a supervisory search model where the the hiring authority and at least one other person make all of the hiring decisions.

  • Supervisory model
    • Hiring authority and at least one other individual serve as the ‘search committee’.
    • Hiring authority does not need to be search chair trained though it’s highly encouraged.
    • EO Coordinator must be included in the process.
  • Advertising Period
    • Administrative Professionals
      • 2 weekends, 1 week
  • Recruitment
    • Must advertise in at least one additional recruitment venue
    • Automatically listed to:
      • Connecting Colorado
      • HigherEdJobs
      • Indeed
      • CSU Jobs Website

Resources:
Administrative Professional TMS Posting guide

Internal Search 

Internal searches are those for which the hiring authority wishes to fill a vacant position with a current CSU employee. If approved by OEO, the unit may run a competitive search that is internal to the unit, College or Division, or CSU using the search committee model.

  • Search Committee Model
    • Minimum three committee members, including a chair who must be search chair trained.
    • Hiring authority is not apart of the committee.
    • Must include an EO Coordinator.
  • Advertising Period
    • Administrative Professionals
      • 2 weekends, 1 week
    • Faculty
      • 2 weekends, 1 week
    • Close Posting Date is the same date as Full Consideration Date
  • Recruitment
    • Must state in the Recruitment Plan field in TMS how the department plans to advertise this position to internal applicants.
    • Automatically listed to the CSU Internal Job Board. 
  • Minimum Qualifications
    • Must state “Must be a CSU employee”

Resources:

Internal TMS Posting guide

Limited Recruitment Search

  • Search Committee Model
    • Minimum three committee members, including a chair who must be search chair trained.
    • Hiring authority is not apart of the committee.
    • Must include an EO Coordinator.
  • Advertising Period
    • Administrative Professionals
      • 3 weekends, 2 weeks
    • Faculty – Tenure Track
      • 4 weekends, 3 weeks
    • Faculty – CCAF
      • 3 weekends, 2 weeks
  • Recruitment
    • Must advertise in at least one additional regional recruitment venue
    • Automatically listed to:
      • Connecting Colorado
      • HigherEdJobs
      • Indeed
      • CSU Jobs Website
    • May limit travel funds to $350 (must be stated in the posting)

AP Search Pilot Process

For additional information related to the AP Search Pilot Process that’s currently underway, please see our pilot webpage.