{"id":24080,"date":"2026-10-27T11:06:44","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T15:06:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/human-resources\/?page_id=24080"},"modified":"2026-10-30T15:03:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T19:03:45","slug":"strategic-hiring-committee","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/human-resources\/strategic-hiring-committee\/","title":{"rendered":"Strategic Hiring Committee"},"content":{"rendered":"

Beginning November 1, 2026<\/strong>, Marshall University will begin a Strategic Hiring Committee (SHC) process.<\/p>\n

This is the next phase of Operation Core Strength, is an important step for our institution, and in many ways, formalizes a process that\u2019s already been happening. The difference now is that we\u2019re making it more consistent, transparent, data-informed, and aligned across the university.<\/p>\n

The premise of this work is simple: we\u2019ve grown our way into the appropriate level of support (faculty and staff) for the current number of students we serve. Now we must make sure that every hire \u2014 whether budgeted or unbudgeted, replacement or new \u2014 is data-informed, aligned with our institutional priorities, and serves the greatest need.<\/p>\n

This is a move to a more consistent, university-level review process to ensure our future investments in workforce best support student success, academic and operational needs, research, campus safety, compliance, and overall long-term financial sustainability.<\/p>\n

Beginning November 1, every campus hire will require appropriate data, vice presidential approval, and university review before recruitment begins. While this will become the new standard, we\u2019ll still work to accommodate any unique or emergency situations. When needed, our HR staff will be ready with their expertise and support.<\/p>\n

Where to Begin the Process?<\/h2>\n

Step 1 – Decide how you want to post your position<\/h3>\n \n \n \n \n
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For Academic Affairs faculty positions, you will need to begin the Herd Faculty Hiring Request Form. This form will need to be attached to the new Strategic Hiring Committee (SHC) Position Request Form. Once your Herd Faculty Hiring Request Form\u00a0is complete, you will proceed to step 2.<\/p>\n\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n

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For staff positions, you will need to decide,<\/p>\n