How to Hire Staff at UC Merced

A step-by-step guide to initiating a new staff recruitment at UC Merced

Step 1

Job Description Update

1. Determine if there is a vacancy to be filled.
2. Determine whether to recall, recruit, restructure or re-organize.
3. Determine the appointment type – career, limited, or contract.
4. Obtain appropriate funding (if necessary).
5. Update/Create a job description and ensure classification has been approved by Compensation.

How to Request the Classification of a New Position

Step 2

Initiate Recruitment Request via eDoc

1. Complete a Recruitment Request Form (RRF) through eDoc . (click here for help with eDoc)
2. Recruitment request must be approved by Office of Budget before being routed to Human Resources.

Step 3

Recruitment Strategy – Recruiter Intake

1. HR Recruiter will schedule intake within 48 hours of receipt of recruitment request by HR.
2. Recruiter will work with Hiring Manager (or designee) to identify

• Position minimum requirements and preferred requirements.
• Direct advertising
• Identify AA Plan utilization goals
• Timeline/plan for recruitment

3. The position will be posted based on request.
4. The recruiter will provide support and consultation as needed.

Step 4

Next Steps