Use this form when requesting approval to refill, restructure, or create a staff position. The process helps Kalamazoo College prioritize strategic work, consider more efficient approaches, and make financially responsible staffing decisions.
Before beginning, gather:
- The current position description,
- Recent salary,
- Proposed hiring range,
- Funding source,
- Desired start date,
- Relevant workload information, and
- Any available internal or external salary comparisons.
Review Process
Human Resources, the appropriate Vice President or Provost, Finance, and the President will review the request.
Allow approximately two to four weeks for review of a complete submission. Recruitment may begin only after final approval is communicated.
Be prepared to:
- Explain what work must continue,
- What could change or stop and who would be affected, and
- The likely impact of leaving the position vacant for six months.
- Attach an updated position description and supporting salary, workload, or budget documentation.