Academic Affairs

Existing Position/Replacement (Probationary)

This type of recruitment is replacing an existing position that a previous incumbent has vacated.  Funding has already been secured.  It is important to keep in mind that if the classification level goes up, this may require additional funding.

Below you will find the required documents that make a complete recruitment package for the replacement position in your area.  They should be submitted in the order listed. 

1.  Cover Memorandum which includes the following information:

  • Indicate the position is existing and probationary
  • Classification
  • Name of college/department
  • Working title
  • Indicate Full-time/Part-time (if part-time, indicate time base)
  • Position number
  • Funding source
  • Name of person replacing
  • Their date of and reason for separation
  • Brief paragraph outlining the details/justification of the position
  • HEERA Manager's Name and Title
  • Lead's  Name and Title, if different than the HEERA Manager

Click here for a sample memo

2.  Recruitment Request Form

Section A of this form must be completed.  Since this is a replacement position in your unit/area, indicate the previous incumbent who held this position in the “Replacing” section.  In the “Employment Status” section, check the Probationary box.  In the “Qualifications & Requirements” section, summarize the information in # 17 from the position description.

Section B of this form requires approval signatures.  The Department Chair or Supervisor and Dean or Department Head signatures must be obtained before submission to the Provost’s office.  If the Chair or Supervisor and the Dean or Department Head is the same individual, please have that person sign in both boxes.

Click here for the Recruitment Request Form

3.  Personnel Action Checklist-Recruitment

Click here for the Personnel Action Checklist

4.  Position Description

Include a final version of the position description which has been reviewed by Madiha Mahmood, Employment, Compensation & Classification Analyst. The Provost’s office will verify the following items on the position description:

  • Box #2 is left blank
  • An individual’s name is included in both #8 & #9
    • If the individual is the same person, indicate the person’s name in both boxes. 
  • #26 & #27 is signed by the individual listed in #8 & #9
    • If the individual is the same person, please have them sign on both lines.

For questions about the information requested above, please contact Madiha Mahmood, Employment, Compensation & Classification Analyst, at ext. 4528 or mchoudhury@cpp.edu

5.  Organizational Chart

Include your current organization chart which must indicate current administrators and staff personnel within the unit/area.  Also include this new position in your organization chart.