FAQ's
- What happens after I turn in my application?
- How can I check the status of MY application?
- Do you keep applications on file so that I do not have to turn in a new application each time I apply for a specific position?
- May I turn in an application for a position that may become available in the future?
- May I turn in an application after the Final Filing Date (FFD)?
- I forgot to turn in my supplement (clerical, laboratory or programmer) with my application and the Final Filing Date has passed. Can I still turn in the supplement?
- Where can I view currently available jobs?
- May I submit a cover letter, resume and letter of recommendation with my application materials?
- What happens if a person with preferential rehire rights applies for the position?
- Where can I turn in my completed applications?
- I've retired from UC, if I wanted to work again is TES and/or short-term an option
- How long does the hiring process take?
- What happens after I turn in my application?
- How can I check the status of my application?
- Do you keep applications on file so that I do not have to turn in a new application each time I apply for a specific position?
- May I turn in an application for a position that may become available in the future?
- May I turn in an application after the Final Filing Date (FFD)?
- I forgot to turn in my supplement (clerical, laboratory or programmer) with my application and the Final Filing Date has passed. Can I still turn in the supplement?
- Where can I view currently available jobs?
- Employment Website
Select the applicable link under the heading "Career Opportunities at UC Davis". Then select "Open Positions". This is the most efficient way to quickly view all open positions. You can print application materials, supplements, etc., and obtain additional employment information from this site as well. You may also register for e-mail notifications of new positions to be sent directly to you. - Human Resources Administration Building:
Position announcements are also kept in a binder which is housed in the lobby of the Human Resources Administration Building located at Orchard Park Drive. - May I submit a cover letter, resume and letter of recommendation with my application materials?
- What happens if a person with preferential rehire rights applies for the position?
- Where can I turn in my completed applications?
In Davis, at the Human Resources Administration Building, Orchard Drive. There is a drop-box located by the building entrance for leaving materials during non-business hours.
By mail send your application to:
Employment and Outreach Services
Human Resources Administration Building
UC Davis
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616
We must receive all applications and materials by 5 p.m. on the Final Filing Date. - I've retired from UC, if I wanted to work again is TES and/or short-term an option?
- How long does the hiring process take?
Generally, the process for posting a vacancy and referring applications to the hiring department is approximately three to four weeks from the date that the vacancy listing was received by Employment Outreach Services from the department. The actual hiring process can last from a few weeks to several months. Factors that typically delay the process at the hiring department's end include establishing a selection committee, conducting interviews, reference checks, etc.
All applications are forwarded to the Employment & Outreach Services unit. Approximately two days after the final filing date, Employment & Outreach Services begins screening all applications for the position. Applications meeting the requirements will be referred to the hiring department for further review, 4-7 days after the final filing date. The hiring department will select applicants and contact them directly to schedule an interview.
* For MSP recruitments, the vacancy listing/advertisement will provide a recruitment contact name at the department level and applications will be sent to the recruitment contact rather than to HR.
Due to the number of applications received, we cannot provide individuals with the specific status of their application. An applicant may obtain information about his/her application status by submitting a self-addressed, stamped notification card with his/her application. These cards are available at campus Employment Services. You may also download a notification form from our Web site, but must submit it with a self-addressed stamped envelope at the time you turn in your application. This is the only communication method available for receiving specific information about the status of YOUR application.
You may also view the Job Status Sheet on-line at the Employment Outreach Web site to check the status of a particular job posting. To use the vacancy status book or the Job Status Sheet, you will need to know the Vacancy Listing (VL) number associated with the position(s) for which you applied. This resource will let you know whether a specific position has been withdrawn or is still open.
We require you to submit a separate application each time you apply for a position. You may submit photocopies of earlier applications, but you will need to indicate the Vacancy Listing (VL) number, the title of the position and the final filing date on each application.
Our application procedure requires you to turn in applications for current open positions ( by a specific vacancy listing number), rather than for positions that may be available in the future.
No; Only applications that are received by 5 p.m. on the Final Filing Date will be considered for a specific position. Postmarks are not accepted.
No. You must include all supplements and any other required materials at the time that you submit your application. We cannot accept any attachments after the Final Filing Date.
Note: If you forgot to attach a supplement with your application and the Final Filing Date has not passed, you can resubmit the requested items. Because of the volume of applications we receive, we can only accept supplements and other attachments that are submitted with an application. This must be done before the Final Filing Date. Please be sure to identify all accompanying materials with the Vacancy Listing (VL) number to be considered.
You may view information about open positions at the following locations:
Applicant pools are competitive, so you may wish to consider including additional materials that demonstrate your strengths and qualifications for the position(s) you are applying for.
Note: You will still need to submit the standard employment application form and UCD supplemental application forms, if required, to be considered for a position.
An applicant with preferential rehire rights is someone who was laid off from the University, possesses qualifications for a given position, and meets other policy and/or collective bargaining provisions. If a person meeting these criteria applies for a particular position, his or her application will be referred to the hiring department for an interview before any other applications can be considered. If the person is disqualified after the interview, Employment & Outreach Services will screen and refer the rest of the applicant pool.
Please refer to the Returning to UC Employment after Retirement - Fact Sheet and Waiver