FAQs

Applications must be completed via the Online Employment site. To view open positions, and complete the required online application, go to https://jobs.harpercollege.edu. You may view open positions by job category or job type by clicking the appropriate button. The navigation links located in the blue section of the jobs website will also allow you to search for open positions. 

Documents can be attached using one of the following methods:

* If you have an electronic version of your document in a format other than Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat, then cut and paste your document into the specified section of the application.

* If your document is in a Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat (.doc or .pdf) file format, simply select the file name to attach the document into the application.

* If your document is only available via hardcopy (ie. transcripts), scan the document into a .pdf file format and then attach the document. If you do not have access to a scanner, then submit the hard copy document via U.S. Mail to Human Resources

Harper College only accepts applications via the Online Employment site. You are considered an applicant for a position at Harper College only if you have completed the online application and attached it to the job posting. Resumes and cover letters should be attached to your online application. Unsolicited paper resumes sent to Harper College are not accepted nor can they take the place of an online application.

If you have completed an online application for a specific position and you are having difficulties attaching your resume and cover letter, you may send the documents as Microsoft Word attachments in an email to jobs@harpercollege.edu

If you do not have internet access, please call the Recruitment Office at 847.925.6430. A computer is available in this office from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment only.

The Online Employment Site may be accessed through any computer with internet capability. The Harper College Library, as well as your local public library, will also have computers with internet access.

Open positions are listed on the Online Employment site at https://jobs.harpercollege.edu.

In order to be considered for employment, an online application must be attached to an open position. While the system allows you to complete an application without attaching it to a position, only applications that are attached to open positions can be viewed by search committees.

If you cannot find a position of interest, please monitor the website frequently for future employment opportunities.

Each open position will indicate the type of application that can be attached to that job. If you search for the position of interest first, you will see two choices- View Job Details and Apply to this Job. Both of these choices will direct you to the appropriate application. View Job Details allows you to read the job duties and requirements and at the top of the page, you will be able to click on the button Apply for this Posting.

Faculty Application: The following jobs require a Faculty Application: Full-Time Faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Full-Time Counselors, Full-Time Librarians, Adjunct Librarian/Counselor and Continuing Education Instructors.

Staff Application: The following job categories require a Staff Application: Administrator, Classified Staff, Custodial/Maintenance, Professional/Technical, Public Safety, Supervisory/Management, Temporary/Short Term and Limited Term.

Student Aid / Work Study Application: Students looking for work on campus may apply by completing Student Aid/Work Study application and attaching.

Internal Employee Application: These applications are intended for applicants who currently work at Harper College.

Once you have completed an application, you will be able to attach that application to any open position that accepts that type of application. For example, if you have completed a staff application and are now interested in applying for another staff position, you can attach your completed application to the new position of interest. However if the completed application is a staff application and you are now interested in a faculty position, you will be required to complete a faculty application.

If you have attached your application to the jobs correctly, you will receive a confirmation number.

Students interested in working on campus must complete a Student Aid/Word Study application and attach it to the Student Aid/Work Study job. The student worker application is intended for both Regular Student Aides and those that have been granted Federal Work Study awards. Qualifications for these positions are listed below:

Regular Student Aide:

* Current student at Harper College
* Enrolled in at least 6 credit hours per semester (Spring/Fall)

Federal Work Study:

* Must demonstrate financial need
* Must receive a Federal Work Study award
* Enrolled for at least 6 credit hours in an eligible Degree, Certificate, or Transfer program of at least 16 hours in length

To apply for Federal Work Study, you must complete the FAFSA application. For questions concerning FAFSA and eligibility for Federal Work Study, please contact the Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid at 847.925.6248.

*If you have been granted Federal Work Study, please be sure to check "Yes" to the corresponding question located on the Student Aide/Work Study employment application.

Once you have completed the Student Aide/Work Study application, your application will be reviewed by various departments looking for student aides. Departments will contact candidates directly for potential interviews.

To check the status of your application, you may log back into the system at any time.

It is Harper College policy that all positions remain open until filled. Thus, all positions listed on the Online Employment site are available regardless of Open Date.

Please note that most Adjunct Faculty and Temporary/Short-Term positions are continuous postings which means they remain open throughout the year to create a pool of qualified for candidates for when there is a need. However, needs vary semester by semester. When there is a need, the department will then review applications and contact candidates for potential interviews.

All open positions remain open until filled. Priority will be given to applicants that apply on or before the review date, however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. You are encouraged to apply to every position of interest for which you are qualified, regardless of the application review date. We strongly advise that you monitor our jobsite regularly so that when a position of interest opens, you can apply for it immediately.

Your online application can only be viewed by the search committee for the specific job opening to which you apply and the HR department.

After you have completed the online application, you will be prompted to attach your resume, cover letter and all other supporting documents. To attach your documents click on the “Attach” link, locate the correct file, and confirm attaching your documents. You may also choose to type your resume or cover letter directly in the space provided, then click Attach and confirm. If you are not ready to submit electronic documents you may skip this step and come back to it at a later date. This will not delay the online application process. If you choose to add your documents later you may do so by clicking on the “Manage Documents” link. Please note that our system will only accept up to 2 MB per document.

Official transcripts are only required upon hire. If the position you are applying to requires transcripts, please attach electronic copies to your online application. If you only have paper copies and cannot scan the documents yourself, please email, fax or mail copies to:

E-mail: jobs@harpercollege.edu.

Fax: 847.925.6087

Mail: Harper College
Recruitment Office A314
1200 West Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067

he term Reference letter is synonymous with Letters of Recommendation and are only required for certain positions. Check the Special Requirements section of the specific job opening to which you are applying. The Special Requirement section lists all the documents needed to complete an application file. If letter of recommendations are required, the application will include a page where you may submit the email address of each reference provider and an automated email will be sent requesting a letter of recommendation on your behalf. If you do not have access to their email address, please have the reference provider send the letters of recommendation by email, fax, or mail to:

E-mail: jobs@harpercollege.edu.

Fax: 847.925.6087

Mail: Harper College
Recruitment Office A314
1200 West Algonquin Rd.
Palatine, IL 60067

After you have completed the online application process, you will automatically be brought to a screen that will have a confirmation number. This signifies the end of the application process.

You can check your status at any time by logging into the Online Employment site. Once you log in you will be brought to a screen titled “Manage Jobs.” This page will display status descriptions as well as the current status on the job(s) for which you applied. 

You may edit your application at any time by logging back into the Online Employment site and clicking on the “Manage Application” link. There you will be able to view your current application and edit any necessary changes.

In order to update an application that is currently attached to an open job posting, please edit your application and then call the Recruitment Office at 847.925.6430 to authorize your changes.

If you forget your username or password click on the link that says “I Forgot My Username/Password” located on the “Login” page. The next page will ask which you have forgotten. If you have forgotten your username you will need to enter your email address and it will be emailed to you. If you have forgotten your password you will need to enter your username and a security question will be asked. If you enter the correct answer you will be able to reset your password.

If you are unable to retrieve your username or password through the Online Employment site, please contact the Recruitment Office at 847.925.6430.

Our regular office hours are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You may reach our office by mail, phone, fax or email at:

Harper College
Recruitment Office A314
1200 West Algonquin Road
Palatine, IL 60067

Phone: 847.925.6430
Fax: 847.925.6087

Email: jobs@harpercollege.edu