Search and Hiring Process.

Hiring the right people for the right position is the most important part of the hiring process. A well-structured recruitment and selection process is critical to hiring top talent, both effectively and efficiently. The Associate Dean for Administration works with hiring managers to develop a recruitment strategy that outlines recruitment needs and goals, establish an interview process, identify members of the interview panel, and create behavioral interview questions specific to the position.

There are four key elements to a successful hiring process:

  • Accurate position classification
  • Effective recruitment strategy
  • Making a competitive offer
  • Successful onboarding

Position Classification

There are several staff categories at Boston University: regular or temporary. Regular staff are categorized as exempt or non-exempt. The majority of SPH staff are regular employees.

All SPH employees are “at-will,” meaning that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time for any lawful reason. There is no probationary period for new staff.