UMass Boston

Hiring Process

What to Expect

The Staffing and Compensation Unit provides guidance and support to the university with the recruitment and hiring process for benefited and non-benefited positions. When determining the need for a new position, the hiring department should consider alignment with the university's strategic plan.

 

Understanding the Process

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Hiring Process for Benefited Staff

The Department Hiring Policy for Benefited Employees provides a comprehensive outline of the recruitment and hiring process. Individual hiring overviews are also available as a quick reference to the required steps in the recruitment and hiring process. All of the required recruitment and hiring forms can be found on our Forms and Instructions page.

Current salary charts for classified, professional, and teamster positions are available for review. For additional information on the hiring of temporary/non-benefited staff, please review the temporary/non-benefited hiring procedure memo.

Background Checks for Benefited Staff & Faculty

The University of Massachusetts is committed to providing a safe and secure environment that is supported by qualified employees for all of its students, faculty, staff, and residents to carry out the university’s teaching, research, and public service missions.

As a condition of employment, the university will conduct appropriate background reviews for all new hires. This policy will be implemented in a manner consistent with the rights of privacy, equal opportunity, and academic freedom afforded to those who serve the university.

Hiring Temporary/Non-Benefited Employees

For information on the hiring of temporary/non-benefited staff, please review the temporary/non-benefited employee request form and temporary/non-benefited hiring procedure memo.

Hiring Temporary Employees from a Temporary Agency

For information on hiring temporary employees through an agency, please contact Mary Flaherty or Ebru Korbek-Erdogmus.