Cloning a Position

Cloning allows you to replicate a position. There are a number of factors that must be considered before using this function. Hiring Managers and Department Chairs must contact the CCA before cloning a position.

Log in to Careers:              See directions on p. xx

Module:                              Position Management

Role:                                     Hiring Manager, Department Chair

Tab:                                      Position Descriptions

Position Type:                  Appropriate

Hover your mouse over the Position Description tab. Select the appropriate position type.
Click Create New Position Description.
Select New Position Description
Scroll to the bottom of the form.  

Select the position that you want to clone. Click the radio button to the left of the position’s Working Title.

Note: You will see only the positions that you have permission to view.

Select Start Position Request at the top of the form.
Enter the Position Justification if it is not already there.
Click Next.  
Edit information as appropriate. Forms which must be reviewed / completed are:

  • Position Justification
  • Classification Selection
  • Position Details
  • Position Budget Information
  • Supervisory Position
  • Employee
  • Position Documents
  • Position Request Summary.
When you have completed all of the information, hover your mouse over the Take Action button.
Choose Position Created / Modified (Move to CCA) or Position Created / Modified (Move to Dean).

Enter Comments. Click Submit.

Manager Tip: This box must describe changes made to the Position Description. Make notes as you go along to use to enter in this box.