Hiring
JSU is known as the "Friendliest Campus in the South" and every day we strive to provide a smile and world class customer service to all who visit us on campus or via our website. It is all part of our "up close and personal" approach to higher education. We are a campus where our students get to know our faculty and staff personally through small class sizes, one-on-one interactions, and student engagement activities. It is important to all of us at JSU that our students are engaged in the life of our campus and prepared for their future careers and lives as responsible citizens.
As a leader at JSU, you have the opportunity to help recruit and mentor new employees who will help grow the "Friendliest Campus" spirit in all our interactions with our students and each other.
Review the Recruitment and Selection Policy
Jacksonville State University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all qualified individuals without regard to age, color, disability, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, and covered veteran status. Jacksonville State University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment practices on the basis of any protected status stated above or on any basis prohibited under applicable law. Jacksonville State University complies with Executive Order 11246, as amended, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.
Jacksonville State University is fully committed to its core value of inclusion and creating a sense of belonging in its educational and employment environments through application of its equal opportunity, affirmative action and nondiscrimination policy. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including: recruitment, advertisement for employment, selection for employment, compensation, treatment during employment, performance evaluation, training and development, promotion, transfers, demotions, discipline, layoff, termination, and making reasonable and appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Inquiries or concerns should be directed to the Human Resources Department.
- JSU is an E-Verify participant: As a federal contractor, JSU is required to use the E-Verify system to authenticate employment eligibility of employees working in the United States on assignments paid by a federal contract that includes the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) E-Verify clause (73 FR 67704). Due to E-Verify guidelines as a part of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) division, employees are required to enter their Social Security Number in section 1 when completing the Form I-9.
- Direct Deposit: All employees must complete a Direct Deposit Authorization Form through the MyJaxState portal as a condition of employment, as indicated on the employment application. If the employee chooses a checking account option, a voided check, or a letter from the employee’s bank verifying the account information and signed by a bank employee, must also be submitted.
- New Employee Orientation: All staff employees are required to participate in the New Employee Orientation (NEO). NEO covers university culture, expectations, policies, procedures, and benefits offered to employees.
- Nepotism: JSU strictly adheres to the State of Alabama's law addressing nepotism in state government. This law prohibits employees of the state from appointing or entering a personal service contract with any person related to him/her within the fourth degree of affinity (marriage) or consanguinity (blood relation) to any job or position of profit with the state or any of its agencies. Learn more about Nepotism
- Attendance & Leave: Jacksonville State University offers a variety of generous and flexible leave benefits to all eligible employees. The University recognizes that all employees should enjoy occasional time away from work using vacation and holiday time, and that both personal and medical situations may temporarily interfere with an employee's ability to work. All leave, other than emergencies, must be approved by the supervisor in advance.