BGSU EMPLOYMENT
Where do I find out what jobs are available?
Where are the Employment Applications?
What is the deadline to apply for this job?
How long do you keep applications on file?
When will I be called for an interview?
Has the position I applied for been filled yet?
Who should I address my cover letter to?
I'm a BGSU employee, how do I apply for a job?
When do I have to turn in my transfer form?
I'm a temporary employee, when can I apply for campus jobs?
I'm a temporary employee from a temporary agency, when can I apply for BGSU positions?
I'm a BGSU employee and currently serving a probationary period, can I apply for a position posted in the Monitor?
How do I find out what Benefits the University offers?
AUDITS
Where do I get audit paperwork?
BGSU NEW STAFF ORIENTATION (NSO) COURSE
What does NSO stand for?
I've been on campus for years; do I have to take this course again?
How do I make arrangements to take this course?
What mandatory training is required?
How long does it take to complete the BGSU New Staff Orientation course?
What will I learn in NSO?
BGSU EMPLOYMENT
Q. Where do I find out what jobs are available?
A. Classified and Administrative position vacancies are listed on the Job Board by the front door; on our website (www.bgsu.edu/offices/ohr); and on the Administrative Staff Job Line (419-372-8522) and the Classified (hourly) Staff Job Line (419-372-8669).
Q. Where are the Employment Applications?
A. Employment applications are located in the turn-style in front of the counter for Classified positions. You may download an application by clicking here. Instructions to apply for Administrative positions are on the position descriptions.
Q. What is the deadline to apply for this job?
A. Deadlines are listed on each position description.
Q. How long do you keep applications on file?
A. For one year.
Q. When will I be called for an interview?
A. Once all applications are reviewed, the hiring department will select and call the applicants that they would like to interview.
Q. Has the position I applied for been filled yet?
A. There is a Classified and Administrative Job Status report on the BGSU HR website which gives up-to-date information on where we are in the hiring process for a particular position.
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Q. Who should I address my cover letter to?
A. There is a search committee that reviews credentials. You can address your cover letter to "Search Committee".
Q. I'm a BGSU employee, how do I apply for a job?
A. Part-time and Full-time employees not currently serving a probationary period complete an employee transfer form. The transfer form may be obtained from our office or the HR website. An updated data sheet or resume must be attached to the transfer form (HR does not pull data sheets/resumes that are in Personnel files or attached to a previous transfer form. It is up to the employee to furnish a new one.
Q. When do I have to turn in my transfer form?
A. Usually Friday at 1:00 p.m. is the posting deadline.
Q. I'm a temporary employee, when can I apply for campus jobs?
A. Temporary employees who receive a BGSU paycheck can apply for positions posted in the Monitor once they have achieved 700 hours (work time on AHRS System plus any time turned into Payroll).
Q. I'm a temporary employee from a temporary agency, when can I apply for BGSU positions?
A. You are not an employee of BGSU; therefore, you can apply for positions that are open to the public.
Q. I'm a BGSU employee and currently serving a probationary period, can I apply for a position posted in the Monitor?
A. No, however you can apply for positions that are open to the public while in a probationary period.
Q. How do I find out what Benefits the University offers?
A. University benefits are on HR website www.bgsu.edu/offices/ohr/benefits.
AUDITS
Q. Where do I get audit paperwork?
A. An audit questionnaire can be sent electronically.
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BGSU NEW STAFF ORIENTATION PROGRAM (NSO)
Q. What does NSO Stand for?
A. New Staff Orientation
Q. I've been on campus for years, do I have to take this course again?
A. Yes, if you've accepted a new position recently. It's important to keep current with any changes in policies, resources, and divisional leadership.
Q. How do I make arrangements to take the course?
A. The BGSU New Staff Orientation is online and available through MyBGSU. You will need to have a valid BGSU USERNAME and PASSWORD in order to be enrolled or to self-enroll in the course. Enrollment in the course is discussed in your welcoming e-mail from the Office of Human Resources and you will also receive information about the course during your Records and Benefits session. Most new staff members are already enrolled in the course shortly before or after they complete the Records and Benefits overview. If you are not enrolled, just follow the simple steps listed on the BGSU New Staff Orientation Self-Enrollment Instructions document found here.
Q. What mandatory training is required?
A. It is University policy that you complete five mandatory training programs: Preventing Sexual Harassment, Preventing Employment Discrimination, Flashpoint in the Workplace (violence prevention), Electronic Records Tutorial, and Fire Safety.
All of these programs with the exception of Fire Safety are online. The online BGSU New Staff Orientation course provides additional details.
Q. How long does it take to complete the BGSU New Staff Orientation course?
A. The course will take you approximately one hour to complete. This time does not include the time required to complete the five mandatory training programs.
Q. What will I learn in the BGSU New Staff Orientation?
A. You will learn facts about the University's history, mission, and leadership; how your department/unit fits into the University; training that the University has made mandatory for all staff; and information about many services and resources available at BGSU and BGSU Firelands.
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