Grand Valley State University values a diverse workforce. In accordance with the state and federal law and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) obligations, GVSU is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment through non-discriminatory open recruitment, equitable hiring practices and affirmative action programs. Exceptions to the standard recruitment practices or policies may be made where such waiver of the standard recruitment process demonstrates a compelling and extraordinary need. Collective bargaining positions must be advertised and recruited for as outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. 

There may be rare cases in which the university believes it is necessary to waive the search process and place an individual into a position without a search. A waiver of the search process occurs when the university can justify why the placement of an individual into a position, without a search, is in the best interest of the University. 

Departments indicate the request for a search waiver when completing the new job requisition in Workday (step 11). They must also obtain prior approval from their division's Vice President or designee. Requisitions that include a request for a search waiver are subject to final review and approval by the Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Office. Please attach selection justification, a completed application, and transcripts of the candidate to the requisition.

Departments are encouraged to consult with their HR Generalist and the Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Office prior to submitting the new job requisition to determine whether it is likely to be approved. You may contact the Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Office at [email protected].