Cleveland State University

Human Resources

Classified Vacancies

Application Process

Testing, Interviewing and Referral for Classified Positions

Upon receipt of the application

  • Applications are screened for meeting minimum qualifications.
  • Reference forms are sent to previous employers.
  • Qualified applicants are contacted by letter or by phone to schedule testing appointments.
  • Applicants must present a picture ID.
  • Written examinations and skills tests are often applicable for more than one job classification.
  • Successful completion of keyboard tests (if applicable) is followed by an interview.
  • Written test scores are posted on Human Resources’ job board (Keith Building, 13th floor).  Applicants are notified of test score by letter.
  • Top ten applicants are referred to hiring department.
  • Hiring department arranges interviews and selects the applicant for hire.
  • Human Resources Representative makes offer of employment.
  • Applicants interviewed by hiring department who are not selected are notified in writing and remain on an “eligibility list” for future vacancies. 
  • All qualified applicants remain on eligibility list for one year.
  • One hundred twenty (120) day probationary period must be successfully completed.  (one year probation for University Law Enforcement Officers).
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Mailing Address
Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Avenue, AC 113
Cleveland, OH 44115-2214
Campus Location
Parker Hannifin
Administration Center
2300 Euclid Avenue
Suite 113
Phone: 216.687.3636
hr@csuohio.edu
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