1. Hiring Manager 2. Committee Chair FAQ
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Search Committees

2. Committee Chair

Search Committee Chair Responsibilities

• Ensuring search committee members understand their roles and the charge
• Ensuring fair hiring practices are followed
• Documenting process and providing documentation to the hiring manager at the end of the process
• Designating a committee member who will handle applicant inquiries
• Obtaining advice/problem resolution assistance from the appropriate office when necessary
• Ensuring that search committee members maintain confidentiality

Recruitment Process Planning

• Make certain that search committee members are available
• Prior to the initial review date for the recruitment, schedule search committee activities:
  
  
  • Meet at least once prior to screening applications, to discuss fair hiring practices and review criteria
  • Meet at least once to decide on interviewees and discuss interview questions
  • Schedule blocks of time for interviews, allowing for reflection time after each Interview
  • Schedule any other meetings, such as a final meeting to evaluate candidates and meetings with the hiring manager, if he/she is not a member of the search committee

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