Writing a Position Description - Items to Include

The following items are requested when posting a position within the University of St. Thomas, TommieCareers Job and Internship listings site. Filling this information out completely will help ensure your position will appeal to the most appropriate candidates — saving you time in the hiring process.

About your company

• Name of hiring organization
• Brief description of organization
• Organization web URL

About the job

• Position title
• Position type (e.g. internship, job, seasonal/temporary)
  If internship, please include internship duration within position description (e.g. summer, academic year)
• Job Function (e.g. accounting, advertising, administrative, etc.)
• Position description – basic duties, responsibilities
• Location(s) of job or internship
• Full-time or Part-time
• Hours/work schedule
• Salary/ wages
• Start date

About the candidate

• Student Status (e.g. class year, So, Jr, Sr or Alumni)
• Desired Degree (the minimum education credential required or in process? E.g. bachelors, masters, etc.)
• Desired Field of Study (If only specific majors are qualified, note)
• Additional Qualifications (traits, special skills desired)

About the application process

• Application instructions
• Application deadline date
• Contact person with name, email and/or phone number