Request for Approval of Strategic Hire
All recruitment actions that would result in the hiring of a new employee or filling any vacant positions by
the institution must be pre-approved by the Strategic Hiring Team. This approval must take place prior to
advertising for the position or extending an offer of employment. The Strategic Hiring Team consists of
the Chief of Staff, Budget Director, HR Director/CHRO, and the Vice President of Administration and Fiscal
Affairs.
This form must be completed fully and signed by all signatories indicated, before the recommendation is
submitted to the Strategic Hiring Team for consideration. Attach any additional documentation to this
form.
1. Position Title:___________________________________________________________________
☐ New Position ☐ Replacement Position
Employee being replaced ___________________________________
2. Position Status: ☐ Full-time ☐ Part-time ☐ Regular ☐ Temporary
3. What is the date the position vacated? ______________________________________________
4. Is the position fully funded for the current fiscal year? ________
5. What is the funding source? _______________________________________________________
6. What is the department’s account number? __________________________________________
7. How long has the position been vacant? _____________________________________________
8. Select one or more of the following areas that will be addressed by filling the position:
☐ Satisfies priorities for University System of Georgia
☐ Essential to supporting the Institution’s mission
☐ Addresses key University/ College strategic initiative
☐ Meets accreditation standards
☐ Meets regulatory compliance standards
☐ Meets contractual or other legal obligations under an academic affiliation or research
agreement or similar arrangement;
☐ Meets an academic teaching need for an approved course or program of instruction
☐ Addresses the health or safety needs of the University/ College community
Route to hrasu@asurams.edu
Please allow 7 – 10 business days for processing.
