Vice President for Human Resources

Supervisor Resources

In addition to working directly with your Talent Acquisition Team member, you can take advantage of a number of online resources. We've put together this page of information and links to assist you through the process of filling your vacant position.

• Talent Acquisition Team member's role
  
  A Talent Acquistion Team member is charged with the responsibility to assure that employment law is being upheld and that equal opportunity and equal access is being ensured in every selection process for regular staff positions on campus. In addition to this responsibility, they also fulfill an advising role to two main customer groups: the hiring supervisor and the applicant.
  
  

  Specialists will be responsible for administrative/professional positions and will also assist with

  • reviewing resumes;
  • developing interview questions; and
  • search committee support.

  Coordinators will take care of all non-exempt positions and will also assist with

  • reviewing resumes and
  • developing interview questions.

  Executive Recruiters will handle senior-level and mission-critical positions and lend additional expertise by:

  • developing a recruiting plan and a position profile;
  • conducting a compatibility assessment;
  • in-depth researching, screening and interviewing of candidates ;
  • planning interviews and presenting qualified candidates;
  • serving as hostess during campus interviews; and
  • dual career assistance.
• Meet the Talent Acquisition Team
  • Brenda Coulson, Director, Talent Acquisition
    
    Areas of responsibility
    Posting Waivers, Internal Postings, Background Check Policy, Senior Level Recruiting
  • Teresa Blacker, Talent Acquisition Coordinator
    
    Areas of responsibility
    Secretary, FNP, and Clerk and Account Clerk Positions
  • Michele Flemming, Executive Recruiter
    
    Areas of responsibility
    Senior Level Recruitment, CCRC, Administrative/Professional positions for Office of the Provost, Office of the Executive Vice President and Treasurer, VP of Development, VP of Marketing and Media, and VP of Engagement
  • Catherine Holst, Talent Acquisition Specialist
    
    Areas of responsibility
    Administrative/Professional positions for Agriculture, Discovery Park, VP of Research, and VP of Student Affairs
  • Sonia Hooker, Talent Acquisition Specialist
    
    Areas of responsibility
    Administrative/Professional positions for Pharmacy, Nursing, Technology, Information Technology , Grad School, Management, ISS, Libraries, Science and OIR, Employment General Information, Taleo, Visa
  • Melissa Martin, Talent Acquisition Specialist
    
    Areas of responsibility
    Administrative/Professional positions for Business Services, HHS, CFS, Liberal Arts, and Internal Audit Dual Career Program
  • Sandy Mason, Talent Acquisition Specialist
    
    Areas of responsibility
    Administrative/Professional Positions for Veterinary School, Athletics, and Engineering
  • Moe Saadi, Talent Acquisition Assistant
    
    Areas of Responsibility
    Administrative Assistants, Lab Technicians, and Operation?technical positions 
• Customer Assignments by Department

  Administrative/ Professional positions only

  • Agriculture, Catherine Holst
  • Athletics, Sandy Mason
  • Continuing Education and Conferences, Sonia Hooker
  • Discovery Park, Catherine Holst 
  • Education, Melissa Martin
  • Engineering, Sandy Mason
  • Graduate School, Sonia Hooker
  • Health and Human Sciences, Melissa Martin
  • Information Technology (IT positions for all departments), Sonia Hooker
  • Internal Audit, Melissa Martin
  • International Programs, Sonia Hooker
  • Krannert School of Management, Sonia Hooker
  • Liberal Arts, Melissa Martin
  • Libraries, Sonia Hooker
  • Management, Sonia Hooker
  • Office of Institutional Research, Sonia Hooker
  • Office of the Executive Vice President and Treasurer, Michele Flemming
  • Office of the Provost, Michele Flemming
  • Pharmacy, Sonia Hooker
  • School of Nursing, Sonia Hooker
  • School of Veterinary Medicine, Sandy Mason
  • Science, Sonia Hooker
  • Space Management, Sonia Hooker
  • Technology, Sonia Hooker
  • Vice President for Business Services, Melissa Martin
  • Vice President for Development, Michele Flemming
  • Vice President for Engagement, Michele Flemming
  • Vice President for Ethics and Compliance, Melissa Martin
  • Vice President for Human Resources,
  • Vice President for Marketing and Media, Michele Flemming 
  • Vice President for Research, Michele Flemming 
  • Vice President for Student Affairs, Catherine Holst 

  Non-exempt Positions

  • Account Clerk, Teresa Blacker 
  • Account Assistant, Teresa Blacker
  • Administrative Assistant, Moe Saadi 
  • Clerks, Moe Saadi 
  • FNP, Teresa Blacker
  • Laboratory Technicians, Moe Saadi 
  • Library Clerk, Teresa Blacker
  • Secretary, Teresa Blacker
• Temporary Employment
• Staff Recruitment and Selection Manual
• Staff Position-Posting Form
• Applicant tracking system (Taleo) link for Hiring Supervisors and Search Committee Members
• Employment Process Overview
• Manager Taleo Click-by-Click Guide
• Manager Taleo Frequently Asked Questions
• New Employee Orientation
• Offer letter information and templates
  • Overview
  • Offer Letter for Management/Professional positions
  • Offer Letter for Administrative/Professional Assistant positions
  • Offer Letter for Nonexempt Operations Assistant positions
  • Offer Letter for Nonexempt Clerical/Service positions
• Background Check Policy
  • Background Check Policy
  • Process for staff positions
  • Process for temporary staff positions
  • Schedule of fees
  • International schedule of fees
• Advertising 101
  
  You must have all advertisements regarding your vacant position approved by your Talent Acquisition Team member prior to advertising. Your Talent Acquisition Team member is also an excellent resource for advertising information. If you need ideas for where to advertise, contact your team member for a listing of niche sources.
  
  Keys to a successful advertisement include:

  • Approved and clearly stated "how to apply" directions
  • Clearly listed minimum requirements
  • Attractive description of the position
  • A deadline for application
  • Purdue's approved EEO statement
  • Targetedplacement of your advertisement based on your audience

  Approved EEO Statement:

  • Suggested Statement - Purdue University is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce.
  • Minimum Statement - Purdue University is an equal opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer.
• Requests for Reasonable Accommodation

  Purdue complies with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities. You may receive a request during the recruitment/selection process for reasonable accommodation. If this happens, please contact your Talent Acquistion Team member immediately for assistance.
  
  To gain a better understanding of Purdue's legal requirements and what a disability and a reasonable accommodation are, reference the text: "Access Purdue. A Disability Resource Guide for Faculty and Staff."