Recruiting and Hiring Guidelines
Virginia Tech's world-class reputation is a result of the dedication and loyalty of more than 13,000 employees who go above and beyond in their daily lives to make the university community, and communities in which they live, top-notch in every way. The Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) motto reveals Virginia Tech’s deep commitment to building and sustaining a culture committed to inclusive excellence. Virginia Tech sets high standards for knowledge, innovation, and academic excellence while remaining affordable for current and future students. In order to achieve our university's objectives, it is imperative that we hire the best and brightest talent.
This site provides information on our hiring processes for hiring managers and supervisors and Virginia Tech employees who have HR responsibilities. Select the employee positon type below to view step-by-step guidelines on advertising, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding. For additional information, visit our Hiring Resources page.
Before beginning the hiring process, take some time to review the roles involved in job recruitment. Virginia Tech is an equal opportunity employer.
Type of Hire:
- Competitive: A competitive hire will be posted and advertised publicly. Any applicant may view and apply for the position. This is the typical hire type that Virginia Tech uses for all faculty and staff positions. This is the only search option for 1,500-hour wage positions.
- Non-Competitive: A non-competitive action will be managed internally and will not be advertised publicly. A non-competitive action will be filled by a promotion and/or transfer. Justification will need to be provided to Human Resources as to why a position is being hired non-competitively.
- Search Exemption: A search exemption is one where an external candidate is identified and hired due to unique circumstances. The candidate must still apply for the position through the applicant tracking system.