Diversity Advertisement for Open Positions

As departments around the world prepare for what I call “Hiring Season,” it is important that we make sure our open positions are assessable to a large and diverse audience. To get the very best, your department must reach near and far. We understand this might be a financial burden for some institutions, but it is an investment into your future. Here are 9 places we think you should strongly consider.

The Placement Exchange (TPE) Job Board – Each year, TPE work with hundreds of institutions who posts positions. With the careful management of their year-round job board, planning of events, innovative technology, unmatched customer service, and over 1,000 candidates, TPE is a proven choice for securing first-rate candidates for your positions, teams, and institutions.
Local Newspapers – Utilizing local newspapers can be very convenient for people who are searching. The newspaper is accessible, and a great way to find talent for your department.
Job Fairs – Departments that attend job fairs can connect to locals, and students who are looking for the next step in their journey as a professional.
LinkedIn – LinkedIn is utilized by many qualified professionals. Many employers find LinkedIn accessible, and an easy way to vet potential employees.
Insider Higher Ed Careers – Inside Higher Ed is the leading digital media company serving Higher Education Careers. Since 2004, they have become the go-to online source for higher education news, thought leadership, careers, jobs and resources.
Oshkosh Placement Exchange (OPE) – OPE is an employment platform in which employers (colleges, universities, residential boarding schools and other professional foundations) from across the United States list positions in the field of student affairs that broadly reflect the amazing and rewarding career opportunities within the realm of higher and secondary education.
The Chronicle of Higher Education – Your job posting will appear programmatically on numerous diversity-targeted job sites, including sites such as DiversityWorkMatch.com, DiversityandCareer.com, ProDivNet.com (Professional Diversity Network), and NationalDiversityNetwork.com.
Referrals from Current Employees – Sometimes reaching out to current employees is a great way to make connections with potential candidates. Employees typically want the best people to work with them, and it also allows them to have a say in who is hired.
Facebook Groups – Utilizing Facebook groups are a great way to advertise your job openings to a diverse group of people. Some groups to investigate are Black Student Affairs Professionals, LatinX in Student Affairs, Student Affairs Graduation Students, and Millennials in Student Affairs.

Diversity Advertisement for Open Positions

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The new iteration of The Placement Exchange (TPE) is crucial for our profession as it embraces innovation and adaptability, providing a cutting-edge platform for employers and candidates to connect virtually and in a more accessible format.

TPE provides so many employment opportunities and candidate resources. It really optimizes your chance for finding a quality work experience.

The low-cost search option of TPE Placement gives you access to so many candidates with the exact experiences you are seeking.

Adaptation is one of the most important components for survival for any organization. TPE is the adjustment needed to serve our profession and its needs in a way that is sustainable and timely for today’s audience.

On the fence about TPE? Absolutely do it! Take advantage of the amazing resources that TPE provides to enhance your experience.

Candidates will never have unfettered access to this many employers in the same space at the same time. The ROI on your investment of time and energy to participate will be worth it and you may not have to leave your living room!

As someone who has extensively recruited through TPE, there is nothing better than being able to connect with potential job seekers from all across the country and in different places in their career journey.

Equity has long been a talking and sticking point in our profession of how we recruit, hire and retain talent. Our field has needed a kickstart to how we move hiring and recruitment forward into the future, TPE is and will continue to be that driving force.