Recruitment Outreach

Some ideas and resources to consider that can facilitate diverse recruitment efforts. We welcome your suggestions as well, as we collaborate to develop a more diverse community on campus.

Panels

• Enlist a committee of several faculty and/or staff members to review your department's postings for biased language, compare existing data to that of candidate pools, and help ensure a genuine effort is made during the search process.
• Form a committee of concerned peers to reach out to others in their field as possible candidates for upcoming vacancies.

Postings

• All postings are required to include Emory University's EO/AA statement. See our guidance including short, medium, and long versions of the statement.
• A link to the ERS posting should always be included to ensure the candidate participates in the Self-ID Portal.

Programs

• Foster mentoring programs for women and minorities to formalize ad hoc or informal mentoring that may be taking place and devote time and energy to creating a matching program for future candidates.
• Develop a guide outlining how a future specialist in a given field may be trained and mentored and complete the training necessary to be credentialed. This loosely written document offers a way for an interested candidate to become eligible for consideration. Candidates also may be matched with a mentor or guided by a professional already in their field of choice.