The Jobs@Drake page is live. Check it out: https://jobs.drake.edu/.

Moving forward, new job openings will be posted here. Any positions currently open will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, as we slowly transition from HireTouch. HireTouch will officially sunset on Dec. 31. We’ll likely use most of December, up until the winter break, to train, work out bugs, and post jobs on the new system.

We will be contacting search chairs of current searches to assess their positions. From Thanksgiving through the start of the new year is a tough time for recruitment—which makes this an ideal time to move to a new ATS. Whenever possible, we are encouraging staff positions to be held until the first week of January, as we do not expect robust job applications coming in over the next month. If you cannot wait, no problem. If you can wait, we think that is a better strategy.

Open faculty positions will require a case-by-case assessment, depending on where the search is and whether the search committee wants to continue to actively solicit additional applications.

Last week, Drake HR facilitated three introductory sessions for managers, the last of which was recorded. Anyone interested in viewing the recording can access it on our Recruitment and Selection page. This is also where we are posting Jobs@Drake guides and a series of short “how to” videos (these are still in the works and will be likely be updated in the first few weeks and months of using Jobs@Drake, as we get to know the system better). Please check this site regularly for on-demand resources and information about Jobs@Drake. We’ll be enhancing our recruitment resources on this page, too. For example, check out the behavior-based interview questions!

Naturally, anyone with questions or in need of support should just contact us. While we have a new generic email for recruitment matters (jobs@drake.edu), you are welcome to contact us directly.

• Marli Jefferson will be supporting Drake Head Start; Facilities, Planning, and Management; and Public Safety (in addition to student employment, which will continue to be supported by Handshake).
• Maureen De Armond will assist with all other staff and faculty positions.
• Debra Wiley will be nearby to lend support as we learn this new system. She’ll also remain point for background checks as Marli and Maureen get through the initial wave of new job postings.
• Kris Brewster and Tyler Spoon will remain on the project for ITS support.

More opportunities for large group, small group, and 1:1 training are coming. We’ll be reaching out to key groups and individuals. If you are excited to get into the new system, let us know. We can make time with you right away.

— Kris Brewster, ITS; Maureen De Armond, HR