ECCC Policies & Procedures

Policy No: 701 Policy Contact: Vice President for Business Operations Policy Title: APPOINTMENTS AND EMPLOYMENT PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTRATORS Applications submitted by individuals seeking an administrative position are maintained in the office of the Vice President for Instruction. When a position vacancy occurs, the appropriate administrator determines the requirements for the position and drafts a position opening announcement for approval by the President of the College. Upon approval of the position opening announcement by the President, the appropriate administrator initiates the process to publish the position vacancy announcement and/or post the announcement internally (cross reference Policy 706, Promotions and Transfers) as appropriate, contact those who have applications on file as appropriate, receive applications, and prepare files for the Selection and Interview Committee. The Selection and Interview Committee consists of five administrators, faculty and/or staff members selected by the appropriate administrator and approved by the President. a. The Selection and Interview Committee submits a list of questions to be used in the interview process to the appropriate personnel serving as the chairperson of the committee for approval. b. The Selection and Interview Committee reviews all of the applications and determines the candidate(s) selected for an interview. c. The Selection and Interview Committee conducts the interviews. d. Each candidate selected for an interview is introduced to the Vice President for Instruction and the President as they are available. 2. The Selection and Interview Committee Chairperson drafts a preliminary recommendation for two candidates, listed in order of preference, to the appropriate administrator. a. The recommendation is signed by a majority of the members of the Selection and Interview Committee. b. The signed recommendation, along with the credentials of all applicants, is forwarded to the appropriate administrator. c. The appropriate administrator reviews the credentials of all applicants. d. The appropriate administrator has the option of scheduling additional interviews of applicants as needed. 3. The appropriate administrator may concur or not concur with the recommendation of the Selection and Interview Committee. a. In the event of non-concurrence, the appropriate administrator will return the recommendation to the Selection and Interview Committee with written reasons for the rejection. The Selection and Interview Committee then reconsiders the applicants. b. If the appropriate administrator concurs then a statement of concurrence is affixed Full-Time Personnel 1. Initial Selection and Interview Committee Procedures

to the recommendation of the Selection and Interview Committee. c. The signed statement of concurrence is forwarded to the President.

4. The President reviews the recommendation of the two candidates and makes the final decision.

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