• How are job openings advertised?



• How do I apply for employment?



• What information should I include on my applications?



• What if I do not own or have access to a computer?



• How will my job application be evaluated?



• How are job interviews arranged?



• Can I check my status for a position?



• Are there any employment restrictions?



• What if I need help?



• How often is the job list updated?



• How many applications do you normally receive?



• What does it mean when there is no close date?

• How are job openings advertised?



Staff and wage job vacancies are advertised for a minimum of five(5) working days through Personnel Services. Faculty vacancies are generally advertised open until filled through the respective department. Each job advertisement includes the title, department, pay range, a brief description of job duties, qualifications and requirements. Any special conditions of employment, such as restricted funding, ending dates, or an alternate work schedule will be stated in the job ad. All current vacancies including on-campus, off-campus, staff, wage, and faculty are on-line at our website at http://www.ps.vt.edu.



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• How do I apply for employment?

You must apply on-line at https://jobs.vt.edu/ to be considered for current staff and wage vacancies. An on-line tutorial with step-by-step instructions is available on this site. Should you need additional assistance with this process, please call or visit Personnel Services.

To apply for faculty positions, review each individual job posting for application instructions. Some postings will require requested materials to be sent directly to the department advertising the vacancy; others may require an on-line faculty application.

Before applying for an advertised vacancy, you should carefully read the job advertisement to be sure that you are interested in and possess the requirements for the job. Be aware of any conditions of employment - such as ending dates, work schedules, etc. - so that you apply only for the positions in which you are really interested.


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• What information should I include on my application?



For classified staff and wage positions, you should describe in detail all of your training and experience, to include both paid and volunteer work on your application. Ensure that all sections of the application are completed, including selective service, veteran status, and criminal convictions. It is very important that you provide complete and detailed information about your qualifications so we can truly evaluate your job application.

To further describe your job duties and/or experience, you may attach a cover letter, resume, curriculum vita, and/or other documents to illustrate this experience.

Faculty applicants should also make sure that all requested information is provided as well as a complete CV, references, and other documents if requested.


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• What if I do not own or have access to a computer?



You may visit Personnel Services or the Virginia Employment Commission where computers are available for your use. On site assistance is available to you if needed, at the Personnel Services location, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Many public libraries also have computers that may be used.



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• How will my application be evaluated?



When you apply for a classified staff or wage vacancy, a HR Consultant will evaluate your application. Your qualifications in relation to the respective job, along with those of all other applicants, will be compared against the skills/qualifications needed for the position.

Evaluation of faculty applications and materials is generally conducted through a search committee.



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• How are job interviews arranged?



The hiring department will contact you if you have been selected for an interview. This may take a few weeks after the job posting closes. Applicants for classified jobs not selected for an interview will not be contacted.

If you have copies of reference letters, you are encouraged to take these with you to your job interview.



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• Can I check my status for a position?



You may review the status of your application by choosing the "Application Status" link on the job site home page at https://jobs.vt.edu/ anytime you log in.



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• Are there any employment restrictions?



Wage employment: A wage employee is limited to working 1500 hours per 365-day period and is excluded from participating in the state's vacation, retirement, health, and life insurance programs.

Restrictions on Transfers or Promotions: A salaried employee will not be eligible for competitive transfer or promotion outside of the home department until satisfactory completion of the first 6 months of employment.

Legal Eligibility for Employment: Virginia Tech hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Within the first three days of employment, you will be required to present evidence of your identity and legal authorization to work.

Criminal Conviction Investigation: In order to protect its interests and the well being of its students, staff, faculty, and the public, it is the policy of the University to conduct criminal conviction record checks prior to the official job offer for selected positions. Driver's records checks will be conducted on individuals selected for positions requiring the regular operation of a motor vehicle. The determination of either a job-related conviction or falsified conviction information on the application may result in denial of university employment.

The state application for employment requires an applicant to describe any convictions of a law violation(s), including moving traffic violations, but exclude offenses committed before the eighteenth birthday.



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• What if I need help?



Individuals desiring assistance in the application/interview process should contact Personnel Services. Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation. Anyone having questions concerning discrimination in relation to staff or wage positions should also contact Personnel Services; for faculty positions, please contact the Office for Equal Opportunity at (540) 231-7500.

If you have questions or would like additional training on our on-line application process please call (540) 231-9331.

If you have general application or position questions, or would like to schedule a meeting with someone for further details about either, please call (540) 231-9331.


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• How often is the job list updated?



All classified staff and wage positions are advertised on-line for a minimum of 5 full business days.



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• How many applications do you normal receive?



We receive approximately 20,0000 applications per year to fill approximately 1200 classified, salary, and wage positions.



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• What does it mean when there is no close date?



Note the "review" date listed for the position. This is the date that applications will first be reviewed. If there is a satisfactory pool of applicants at the time of the first review, then interviews will begin. However, you can still apply for these positions. If a suitable candidate is found from the first review then no applications received after the review data will be considered. If no candidate is found, then we will return to the pool and review all the applications received up to that date.



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Virginia Tech does not discriminate against any employees, students, or applicants on the basis of race, sex, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation. Anyone having questions concerning any of those regulations or accessibility should contact the Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Office, 336 Burruss Hall (0216), Blacksburg, Virginia 24061, (540) 231-7500, TTY (540) 231-9460.


Individuals desiring assistance/accommodation in the application/interview process should contact us at (540) 231-5301 voice or TDD (540)231-7227.