Completing an Employment Application

Employment applications are available Monday through Friday during business hours in the Office of Human Resources, 100 College Park Office Building, North College Drive. Applications are kept on file for one year from the date of application. Information and applications are also available at the following links:

Information:

http://www.bgsu.edu/offices/ohr/employment/cl_staff/page11150.html

Employment Application:

http://www.bgsu.edu/downloads/execvp/file11149.pdf

It is the responsibility of the applicant to keep their application up-to-date with any pertinent job-related information. Applications meeting minimum qualifications are forwarded to the hiring departments for review and consideration for current position vacancies. Information contained on the application will be used in determining those who will be interviewed. Therefore, when completing an application for employment, be as detailed as possible regarding work experience, training and education. Resumes may be included.

Applying for Positions

Classified Staff positions are offered to BGSU employees first. If a selection cannot be made from qualified University employees, recruitment will open to the public.

Classified positions open to the public are advertised through the Classified Staff Job Line and posted on the Human Resources Job Board. Occasionally, local/regional newspapers are used.

Individuals applying for positions through the Classified Staff Job Line or Job Board must contact the Office of Human Resources to submit an employment application before the position deadline. Position deadlines are stated on the Job Line and are indicated on the Position Vacancy Announcement. Position Vacancy Announcements are available in the Office of Human Resources.

Human Resources does not pull applications for current vacant positions, it is up to the applicant to submit an application for current vacancies. All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications specific to the position in order to apply.

Classified Staff Job Line

Current position vacancies open to the public are listed on the Job Line (419-372-8669). The Job Line will indicate a brief description, qualification, rate of pay and deadline for each listing.

Mandatory Direct Deposit

As a condition of employment, all applicants who accept a position must have a checking or savings account with a federally-insured financial institution so that paychecks can be directly deposited.

Driving Insurability/Drug Testing

Some positions may require a post-offer/pre-employment driver insurability check or drug and alcohol testing. For positions that require driving a University vehicle, individuals must be insurable with the University insurance carrier. Drug and alcohol testing may be required to ensure health and capability to perform required tasks of the job.

Immigration and Naturalization

Bowling Green State University only hires individuals authorized to work in the United States of America. New employees must present documentation to establish both employment authorization and identity within three days of their date of hire. If an employee must secure the proper documentation, he/she must present receipts and has 90 days from date of hire to produce the required documents.

Political Activity

Classified staff members are prohibited by Section 124.57 of the Ohio Revised Code, from engaging in partisan political activity. "Political activity" and "politics" refer to partisan activities, campaigns, and elections involving primaries, partisan ballots and partisan candidates.

Full-time, Nine-month, Part-time, Temporary/Intermittent Positions

Full-time employment is 40 hours per week. Benefits are included and health insurance packages are available.

Nine-month full-time positions normally run from August through May with benefits. Employees are furloughed during the summer, winter and spring break; and are not eligible for unemployment compensation while furloughed.

Part-time employment is 30 hours or less per week with pro-rated benefits and no health insurance. Nine-month part-time positions are not eligible for vacation or health insurance.

Temporary/Intermittent positions are less than 119 consecutive days. Human Resources refers requests to a temporary employment agency.

Administrative Staff Positions

Administrative Staff (salaried) positions are advertised for recruitment through the Administrative Staff Job Line (419-372-8522) and the Human Resources Job Board. The Administrative Staff Job line is updated weekly.

Credential packets are submitted for these positions.