The Hiring Process
Application Filing Process
Employment applications are accepted only for currently posted job vacancies and must be received online by the listed review date or closing date and time. If the position is currently posted on our career page, then we are accepting applications for that vacancy. A separate employment application form is required for each position you apply to. A resume may accompany the application, but will not substitute a completed application form.
A physical exam and/or fingerprinting may be required for some positions. Any requirements will be listed in the General Information section of the job advertisement.
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
All successfully submitted applications are reviewed and evaluated by the search committee established by the respective department conducting the search. Applications are evaluated on the basis of the information provided to the search committee. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure information is thorough, complete, and relevant to the specific position to which you are applying.
- 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 most qualified candidates will be invited to appear for an interview with the search committee established by the hiring department.
- Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications, will be notified that they are no longer under consideration.
- Candidates selected for an interview, will be notified by the search committee or the Talent Acquisition team 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 the Human Resources, Talent Acquisition Team.
Salary Range
The salary ranges that appear on the job vacancy advertisements are the full ranges for the position. Please direct your attention to the anticipated hiring range which depicts the budgeted approved range 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 positions are contingent upon the availability of funds and the 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. Temporary assignments will vary in length and may be appointed at full-time, part-time, or hourly.
Permanent Staff Appointments
- The Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule section of the job advertisement will disclose if a position is a "Permanent" staff position. A permanent position will be listed as a Regular position with a one-year or two-year probationary period.
Non-Exempt
- Non-exempt employees are subject to the minimum wage and overtime provisions of the FLSA. Work hours must be tracked and maintained, pursuant to the FLSA’s record-keeping requirements. The employee must be paid overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
Exempt
- Exempt employees are not subject to the minimum wage and overtime provisions of the FLSA and are not eligible for overtime or compensatory time off.
Typical stages of the Application Process
