Job Posting Advertising Guidelines
Ad Copy & Logos
Below are suggestions on how to format your job advertisement.
Sample Ad Copy
Template 1
Grand Valley State University [department/college] is hiring a [full-time, part-time, etc.] [position/job title] to work in [campus location]. We are looking for applicants who hold a [level of degree] in [applicable field] or a closely related field. [Depending on space constraints, add another sentence or two to further explain the nature of the position, expectations for the position, or culture of your team.] Learn more and apply online at www.gvsu.edu/jobs/.
Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
Template 2
Grand Valley State University [department/college] invites applications for [position/job title]. Applicants are expected have a [level of degree] in [applicable field] or a closely related field. [Depending on space constraints, add another sentence or two to further explain the nature of the position, expectations for the position, or culture of your team.] Learn more and apply online at www.gvsu.edu/jobs/.
Grand Valley State University is an EOE which includes protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. See https://www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
Logos
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You may use the GVSU blue, black, and 2-color (GVSU blue and black) logos for both web and print ads. If your ad requires a specific file type or size other than what is provided, please contact your HR Business Partner. Learn more about appropriate GVSU logo use.
Job Ad Examples
Faculty Example
Grand Valley State University's Department of Management in the Seidman College of Business invites applications for an Assistant Professor to begin Fall 2022. Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. or an appropriate terminal degree in Management Information Systems of a closely related field. Applicants must be interested in teaching Management Information Systems in both the undergraduate and graduate programs. The Seidman College of Business, fully accredited by AACSB International, values and supports a blend of excellent teaching and scholarly productivity, and offers a highly collegial atmosphere with opportunities for outstanding professional growth. Learn more and apply online at www.gvsu.edu/jobs/.
Grand Valley State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
AP Example
Grand Valley State University is searching for an Assistant Director of the Center for Women and Gender Equity. This is a full-time, salaried position located in Allendale, Michigan. We are looking for applicants who have supervisory skills, a strong understanding of gender justice work, hold a Master’s degree in Women’s and Gender Studies, Student Affairs, Social Work or a closely related field. This role will help educate, support and empower students to lead authentic lives, help educate the campus and community about gender justice, and serve as a team member to the Center for Women and Gender Equity. Learn more and apply online at www.gvsu.edu/jobs/.
Grand Valley State University is guided by values for inclusiveness and community which are integral to our mission to educate students to shape their lives, their professions, and their societies, and to enrich the community through excellent teaching, active scholarship, and public service. The University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. It encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. Members of the University community, including candidates for employment or admissions, and visitors or guests have the right to be free from acts of harassment and discrimination, including sexual misconduct, which are prohibited if they discriminate or harass on the basis of age, color, disability, familial status, height, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex/gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, veteran or active duty military status or weight. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
Hourly Example
Grand Valley State University's TRIO Educational Talent Search program invites applications for an Office Coordinator position. Applicants are expected to have earned a high school degree or equivalent and have a minimum of three years of relevant work experience. Learn more and apply online at www.gvsu.edu/jobs/. The application deadline is August 30, 2022.
Grand Valley State University is an EOE which includes protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. See http://www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).
Important
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Statement Note: You MUST include a version of the EOE statement in your job posting. Due to space constraints, other versions of the policy statement can be found on the Affirmative Action website. Please choose the one that best fits your needs.
Where to Advertise Your Job
Where We Post Your Job
Human Resources will post your position to the GVSU Careers website. From there, Indeed and Glassdoor funnel our job postings to their own platforms, free of charge. We do not control how jobs are posted on Indeed and Glassdoor unless they are paid advertisements.
Additionally, If you would like to post your open position to Hello West Michigan, please contact your HR Business Partner.
Faculty Positions
It is highly recommended that all faculty positions are posted in a national publication. To help with the higher cost associated with national publications, the Office of the Provost typically purchases a discount package in the Chronicle of Higher Education. Please contact your Dean's office for more information.
Hourly Positions
Hourly positions do not require additional advertising, but it is an option available to you. Human Resources will assist with the posting if requested. Please review the current publications that we partner with.
The cost associated with the advertisement is paid by the department who is hiring for the position.
AP Positions
In addition to the GVSU Careers site, Indeed and Glassdoor, we highly recommend that AP positions be posted to social media where you see fit.
LinkedIn is a great source of networking and identifying candidates for these roles. Each individual LinkedIn user is allowed 1 job posting at a time, free of charge.
Promoting Positions on Indeed
All GVSU job positions are scraped to Indeed, but that does not include advertising of the job. If you would like to promote a job position on Indeed, the Talent Acquisition team will advertise the job on your behalf.
Please follow the steps below to promote a position on Indeed:
- Identify the position you would like to promote on Indeed
- Contact the Talent Acquisition Specialist with the title and Job Requisition number of the position
- Meet with the Talent Acquisition Specialist to discuss budget and length of time for promotion of position on Indeed
- The Talent Acquisition Specialist posts the position on Indeed and promotes for the length of time discussed
- Once the promotion period is over, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will close the position posting
- Human Resources will bill your department at the beginning of the following month once an invoice and receipt has been received by GVSU