HireTouch
HireTouch is SIUE's online position management and applicant tracking system. This system is used for the Civil Service, Extra-help, and Administrative/Professional Staff position approval and incumbent placement process. It is also used for placing Volunteers that will be working with minors.
- Special Hiring Notes During COVID-19 Pandemic [pdf]
- Guidelines for Recruiting and Retaining a Diverse Workforce [pdf]
Access for System Users
Department staff who will be responsible for position management and applicant tracking processes will need to have access to the HireTouch system. The typical roles within HireTouch include:
- Initiator - This role creates new position requests (for both new and replacement positions), which typically consists of request to hire, position control, position description questionnaire (PDQ), and justification to fill position. This role has access to all Jobs in HireTouch within the individual’s assigned Department(s).
- Hiring Manager - This role will approve the Posting Preview in HireTouch prior to the position being advertised. This role coordinates candidate review and selection efforts. This role is responsible for submitting the Hiring justification report to EOA via HireTouch. This role has access to all Jobs in HireTouch within the individual’s assigned Department(s).
- Approver - This role approves some level of position requests. Typical Approver levels for Position Requests are Fiscal Officer, Dean/Director, Grants & Contracts, Vice Chancellor, & Human Resources. This role has access to all Jobs in HireTouch within the individual’s assigned Department(s).
- Interviewer - Assist with review, interviewing, and selection of candidate(s). (The Hiring Manager and Interviewer roles are often occupied by the same individual.) This role has access to all Jobs in HireTouch within the individual’s assigned Department(s).
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Interview Committee - This role serves on an interview committee and reviews job applicant information. An individual may serve on multiple Interview Committees representing multiple departments. This role only has access to specified Jobs in HireTouch, not all Jobs for a Department.
