The Hiring Process
Application Filing Process
Employment applications are accepted only for current job vacancies and must be received online by the listed closing date and time. A separate employment application is required for each position. A resume may accompany the application, but will not substitute a completed application.
A physical exam and/or fingerprinting may be required for some positions.
Listed positions include vacancies within California State University, Northridge and its auxiliaries. The auxiliary vacancies are not state positions. Auxiliaries include The University Corporation (TUC), the University Student Union (USU), and Associated Students (AS).
Application Review Process
Applications are evaluated on the basis of the information provided. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure information is thorough, complete, and relevant to the specific position opening.
- Failure to provide sufficient information, which evidences meeting minimum qualifications and required skills and abilities, will result in disqualification or non-consideration.
- Based on a review of all applicants, the best qualifies candidates will be invited to appear for an interview with the hiring department.
- Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications, will be notified that they are not under consideration.
- Candidates selected for an interview, will be notified by mail if not selected for the position.
- Applicants not selected to be advanced in the process will be notified when the position is filled and/or closed.
The selected candidate will receive a formal offer of employment by Human Resources.
Salary Range
The salary ranges that appear on the job vacancy advertisements are the full ranges for the position.
Types of Appointments
Temporary Appointments
- Employment in a temporary assignment may end before or be extended beyond the appointment expiration date, temporary position contingent upon availability of funds and operational needs of the University.
Temporary Pool Positions
- These positions are advertised to establish a pool of qualified candidates for various classifications. Applications for our pool positions are accepted on an on-going basis. Assignments will vary in length from full-time permanent positions to temporary full-time, part-time and hourly positions.
Permanent Staff Appointments
- To hire for "Permanent" staff positions, departments can post the position through the regular recruitment process, or hire from the pools of qualified candidates for certain classifications.