Types of Search Processes

Explore the various search options for Administrative Professional and Faculty positions, each offering distinct benefits outlined in the Search Type Comparison PDF. For State Classified or Temporary Hourly positions, refer to their specific webpages when conducting a search.

Search Type Comparison (PDF)


Search Committee 

The search committee model 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 a part of the search  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

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Accelerated  

The accelerated search process 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 hiring authority and at least one other person make 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

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New Search Process

This process is a new innovative approach to recruitment that embraces efficiency and expertise. The new model streamlines the hiring process by combining the proficiency of an HR Professional with the strategic decision-making of the hiring authority.

  • Hiring Manager/HR Professional Model
    • HR Professional acts as both the EO Coordinator and initial application screener, ensuring a rigorous evaluation of minimum qualifications.
    • After shortlisting candidates, the curated selection is passed on to the hiring authority who then selects who they wish to interview using a predetermined screening form/rating sheet.
    • This model offers flexibility in reaching out and scheduling interviews, even before the full consideration date, provided that all applications received on or before the full are fully reviewed. 
    • The collaborative nature shines during final interviews as additional interviewers join the hiring authority to provide comprehensive perspectives.
  • Advertising Period
    • Administrative Professionals
      • Minimum 7 days of advertising from posted date (can be longer if desired)
  • Recruitment
    • Must advertise in at least one additional recruitment venue
        • Automatically listed to:
          • Connecting Colorado
          • HigherEdJobs
          • Indeed
          • CSU Jobs Website

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Internal Search 

Internal searches are used when 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 a part 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”

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