Clark Atlanta University
Human Resources
Harkness Hall, Room 218
(404) 880-8050 / (404) 880-6115 (fax)
Employment Opportunities
Applicants: Read This First…
Is The Job Still Open?
All jobs that are currently posted are open.
Unsolicited Application Materials
Only materials that identify a specific, current vacant position are
accepted. Unsolicited resumes, or materials requesting general
consideration for any position, will not be considered to be
applications or retained. Applications previously submitted are not
automatically matched with new vacant positions. Applicants must
request consideration for each vacant position.
Application Materials
When you apply for a job, please provide the Human Resource
Office with one set of your application materials for each job for
which you are applying. For each position for which you meet the
referral requirements, the application materials are forwarded to the
hiring department for their review.
If your application materials do not clearly reflect that you meet all
of the posted minimum hiring standards for a position, your
application will not be forwarded to the hiring department. For
example, if “supervisory experience” is required, make sure your
application clearly describes your previous supervisory duties. Don’t
assume that a reviewer can tell from your job title that you
supervised others. Resumes and other application materials that
don’t include dates of employment may not be forwarded to the
hiring department. All application materials (such as cover letters,
letters of reference, transcripts, if requested, etc.) should be
submitted at the time of application.
Keep a Copy for Your Own Record
Candidates should retain a copy of their application materials. Once
submitted, applications, resumes, work samples, etc. become a
permanent part of Human Resources Office files and may not be
retrieved. We also recommend keeping a copy of the job posting.
After the position closes, copies are not available.
Open Records
Information provided with your application materials is subject to
the Georgia Open Records Act (O.C.G. § 50-18-70)
Ways to Apply
Candidates may apply by mail, e-mail or in person. Materials may be
e-mailed to jobs@cau.edu. Please remember to include references
or any other specified materials. Kindly put the number and title of
the job you are applying for in the subject of your email.
Will I Hear From the Department?
If you want to know if the position has been closed or filled yet,
watch the weekly job posting. As long as the position is still listed,
that means the position has not been filled. Once a
department “closes” a position, it means they are no longer
accepting more applications, and the listing is removed from the job
posting. It may be some time between the time a department
closes the position and when they fill the position. All jobs must be
posted for at least 5 working days before any offer can be made.
For many positions in universities, however, there can be long lag
times between the time a job is posted and the time it is filled.
If a hiring department wishes to interview you for a position, they
will contact you directly. Most hiring managers prefer that
applicants not contact them directly regarding the status of their
application.
If you are interviewed but not selected for the position, the Human
Resource Office will send finalist candidates a letter of regret.
Please understand this is a courtesy rather than a requirement.
Employment Eligibility
By federal law, if you are offered a position, you must present
original documentation that establishes your identity and your
eligibility to work in the United States.
Failure to present acceptable documents within 3 days means you
may not be employed. For a list of acceptable documents, ask the
Human Resource Office front desk.
Former Employees
Former employees who have been discharged, or who resigned in
lieu of discharge, for reasons of misconduct, are not eligible for
rehire at Clark Atlanta University.
Background Checks
By University policy a background investigation is required and will
be conducted on all finalist candidate(s).
No Smoking
To protect the health of the University community, smoking is
prohibited in all campus buildings.
Campus Crime Statistics
In compliance with state & federal law, the University’s annual
security report, describing campus safety programs, policies, and
crime statistics, is available under the Public Safety heading on the
website at www.cau.edu.