First Step: Position Description CIRES HR developed a new template to use when you need to initiate a recruitment process to fill a vacancy, or create/hire a completely new position. 

This template https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZBZ6ZAzJNA2xWsXVNGkS2YfoM0vxMwMjNGD-Dw08cEY/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.8pssc4jd6rzq

asks for all required sections of the CU job fields template and asks for funding and other important information needed to initiate a new requisition. 

1. When you open the Google Doc please copy the entire text and paste it into a new Google doc. 

2. Edit it with information for your vacancy and fill out all sections (there are instructions in red throughout the template). 

3. After receiving unit approval to fill a position, please send an email to cireshr@colorado.edu and include your Google doc link. 

○ Please make sure your Lab or Unit Lead is copied on your email so they’re aware of this new position. Please make sure that you get the following information from the PI or project lead before sending your Google Doc to CIRES HR:

Financial information

• Will the position be hired into a term-limited appointment?
• If yes, is the term limitation due to:
  • Funding limitations associated with the award?
  • The work being tied to a specific project with a defined end date?
  • A skill set that will no longer be needed once the project is complete?
• If a regular (ongoing) appointment is requested, what is the anticipated long-term funding source for the position?

Project / Funding Information (for both ongoing and term-limited roles)

• Project title:
• Speedtype:
• PI:
• Award number:
• Award start date:
• Award end date:

·         If hire will be supported on Task II (CIESRDS Cooperative Agreement), what project(s) will they be working on:

o CI Project Lead:

o Federal Project Lead:

• What is the expected period of performance for this project(s)?
• Is this project(s) identified in the science plan?
• Is the new hire expected to work 100% on this project? If not, please list the other project(s) and estimated funding distribution:
• Is relocation being offered?
  • If relocation is being offered, was it budgeted on the project(s) that will support the employee's first 12 months of effort?
  • ST for relocation
• Is there funding/projects identified beyond the current award period to support this position?

○ Make sure that you give your Recruiter and your CIRES Finance Manager editors' access to your document when you share it with CIRES HR. 

Next, a CIRES HR Recruiter will offer feedback on the position description through the shared Google Doc. This will allow us to minimize emails and keep all information in a single place.