Create or Edit a Position Description
Position descriptions function as the basis of job postings and applicant evaluation.
Building a compelling and thoughtful position description helps launch a successful search, and the search chair, department chair, and other stakeholders may contribute to the initial draft of the position description. All position descriptions require formal approval from University Human Resources, prior to launching the search. Some Schools/A&S may have additional internal approval procedures.
It is recommended that position descriptions:
- Contain 300 or fewer words, including unit description or mission text
- Contain key words and terms relevant to the position
- Contain seven or fewer total qualifications (minimum and preferred)
- Include at least one duty speaking to inclusive teaching or inclusive research abilities.
The Hiring Official/Search Liaison is responsible for position description actions within PeopleAdmin. The Liaison may create or modify a description using the Position Management module accessed at jobs.wm.edu/hr. For step-by-step instructions, please access the guide link below.
