We appreciate your interest in seeking employment with Kirkwood Community College. Following are employment guidelines for support, service, technical and professional staff positions:

1. Kirkwood Community College declares and affirms to its students, employees and to the public that it does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status in its educational programs, activities, admission procedures or employment practices. The College affirms its commitment to comply with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations and orders.

   Any person who believes that he/she has been the recipient of a discriminatory act may file a complaint with the EEO/AA Officer, Bob Freeman at (319)398-4965.

2. To be considered an applicant for a support/service/technical/professional staff position at Kirkwood Community College, all materials requested in this announcement must be received in order to have a complete file. Submission of these materials is the responsibility of the applicant. Application materials are to be submitted to the office of Human Resources, Kirkwood Community College, P. O. Box 2068, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406, (319)398-5615; Fax (319)398-5502. Materials must include:
   
   • Kirkwood Community College application form. (All questions asked must be responded to or the application will not be considered.)
   • A letter of application and current resume if requested in the Career Opportunity notice.
   • Transcripts of ALL collegiate courses (need not be official but must be readable) if degree is required for the position. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.
3. Applicants wishing to apply for more than one opening must submit the above materials for each position since separate committee structures screen applications for each position available. Screening committees are comprised of a minimum of three individuals. Due to the nature of the screening process it may take several weeks to complete. All applicants will be notified of outcome by mail.
4. Meeting the required qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant an interview.
5. All interviews are held at Kirkwood Community College unless otherwise notified.
6. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to successfully complete testing (if required for the position) in the Human Resources Office prior to an interview being scheduled.
7. In the interview, consideration will be given to factors other than education and experience, including, but not limited to, professional development, human relations/customer service skills, ability to work with others, commitment to meet student needs and an understanding of the role of community colleges.
8. The College reserves the right to contact the current or most recent employer and to investigate past employment records of applicants selected for interviews.
9. The College reserves the right to investigate criminal background.
10. 10. The College reserves the right to re-advertise or to indefinitely delay filling a position.
11. The College does not return application materials.
12. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that the College obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and substantiates his/her right to work in the United States.
13. Benefits for full-time employees include employer paid single health/dental/vision policy, life insurance, disability insurance, plus a flexible benefits spending account, FICA and employer retirement contributions, a generous leave policy, and an excellent wellness program.