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We’re working to streamline our process in a way that:
- Honors the spirit of shared governance while clarifying decision authority
- Prioritizes consistency, compliance, and equal opportunity
- Supports students by getting top talent in the door by moving from posting to offer in 30 days or less for staff and hourly roles
What’s Coming
The workgroup led by Inelia Caimanque and supported by HR’s R2H Strike Team is building two targeted training and certification programs:
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Hiring Manager Certification - A concise, skills-based program to equip hiring managers, hiring chairs, and assistants with tools for efficient, values-based hiring - from job posting to onboarding.
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Search Committee Certification - A complementary track for search committee members, designed to create a pool of trained, certified panelists ready to serve when needed.
Both programs will be supported by updated tools, guides, kick-off templates, and policies to ensure a consistent, candidate-focused experience across the College.
Early Wins & What to Expect Next
We’ve already introduced key enhancements, including:
- A new option to access support materials, including requesting a Hiring Kick-Off Meeting with your HR Business Partner for alignment and guidance on the process
- Workday improvements for better communication with hiring managers and streamlined student hiring
- Streamlined tools underway for pre-screening, scoring, and interviews
By late summer, you’ll begin to see updated staff hiring and interview guidelines as well as new job aids and training tools. By late fall, you will have access to training with optional certification for Hiring Managers, and a pilot for Search Committee Certification!
Our goal:
- 80% of hiring managers certified
- 100 certified search committee members
- A hiring experience that reflects our values and is efficient, inclusive, and student-centered
Let’s Change the Culture, Not Just the Process
Hiring and selection isn’t about bureaucracy, it’s about leadership. We’re simplifying the process so managers can focus on what matters: hiring the right people, with purpose and speed, to serve our students well. We invite you to join us in rethinking what great hiring looks like. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by the process, uncertain about the rules, or unsure how to form a committee - this is for you. Let’s build a culture where hiring is seen as a strategic act of leadership, not just a task to complete.
Big thanks to the workgroup members shaping this effort:
Inelia Caimanque - Coordinator, Professional Development
Lisa Griggs - Lead, HR Shared Services
Anna Carrasco - Lead, HR Shared Services
Cyndy Cerbin - Coordinator, HR Communications
Michelle Costanzo - Faculty, Hospitality and Associate Dean, Faculty Recruitment
Venancio Ybarra, Jr. - Dean, Computer Science
Victor Sibaja-Molina - Manager, Media Production
Karen Cook - Manager, Adult Ed Assessment
Cori Coburn - Manager, Ed Tech Support
Azure Brown - Director, Institutional Records
Stay tuned, and if you’re ready to help us test or shape these new trainings, we’d love to hear from you.
KT & Your HR Team 💜
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