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Frequently Asked Questions: For Bargaining Unit (union-represented) Positions

How do I find out what jobs are available?

• All regular (academic, staff and bargaining unit) full and part-time opportunities are advertised on-line at www.ohr.cornell.edu/jobs.
• For more information regarding temporary employment please visit www.ohr.cornell.edu/jobs/apply/tempEmp.

For Web (internet) access:

• Please visit your local library http://www.publiclibraries.com/newyork.htm, Department of Labor http://www.labor.state.ny.us/ or contact the Recruitment and Employment Center for assistance; phone: (607) 254-8370, TTY: (607) 255-4943.
• Cornell employees may also use the CIT Public Labs http://www.cit.cornell.edu/labs/.

Disability Accommodation Available for Applicants

• I understand that if I require an accommodation for a disability so that I may participate in the selection process I am encouraged to contact Cornell University's Office of Workforce Policy and Labor Relations. That office can be reached at voice (607) 254-7232, or via fax at (607) 255-0298 or email at equalopportunity@cornell.edu .

What Web browsers are supported?

• Internet Explorer 6.0 and above (recommended); download a free version at www.microsoft.com
• Firefox 1.0 or 1.5; www.mozilla.com/firefox
• Netscape 7.x; download a free version at www.netscape.com
• AOL 9 and above; download a free version at free.aol.com
• Safari 1.x (recommended for Mac users)

How long are jobs advertised?

• Each position is advertised on-line for a minimum of 10 business days and may be posted longer.
• Some positions will include a deadline in the posting and others will not.
• Please note that positions are posted as they become available and can appear on-line anytime. It is recommended that you check on-line regularly for postings (at least once a week).

How do I apply?

• For Bargaining Unit (union-represented) positions, it is required that you apply on-line.
• For more information about creating an account and general instructions for applying on-line please visit http://www.ohr.cornell.edu/jobs/apply/applicantGuide.html

How do I complete the Educational Institution section?

• You are required to complete at least one entry in this section.
• The following fields are required: Educational Institution, City, State, and Education Level.
• Include high school, college, certificate programs, and other specialized training in this section. For certificate programs and other specialized training, select "Non-Degree Program" or "Other" in the Education Level field.

How do I complete the Work Experience section?

• You are required to complete at least one entry in this section.
• The following fields are required: Employer, Position Title, Start Date, End Date, Job Duties, Reason for Leaving, City, State, Supervisor's Name, and Supervisor's Phone.
• If the position is your current job; select the "Current Job" check box, and in the Reason for Leaving drop-down select "Current Job".

If I choose to use the optional copy and paste fields to include my cover letter and resume, how will they be formatted?

• The system will not hold all of your formatting, for example, bold and italicized text, as well as some bullets may convert to a combination of characters. However, individuals evaluating your candidacy for the position understand that this is not a reflection on you, and will be evaluating you based on your skills and qualifications for the position.
• If you prefer, you can save a copy of your resume as a "Text Only" file, and use this version to paste into the application. This option will limit the conversion issue with bulleted lists.

If I apply on-line, do I also send a hard (paper) copy?

• This is not necessary.

Job structure and rate of pay for union positions.

• Positions at Cornell that are covered by a collective bargaining agreement (contract) with a union have rates of pay that are designated in the appropriate contract. For specific information regarding pay and other terms of employment for unionized positions, the contracts can be found at www.ohr.cornell.edu/policies/laborContracts/agreement.html.

What does "Overtime Status" mean?

• Cornell University employees are covered by the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Generally, all employees are protected by the FLSA and covered by its overtime and record-keeping requirments unless "exempted" under specific sections of the statute.
• Those that are not covered are termed "Exempt" from legally-required overtime and other pay requirements.
• Those positions that are covered by the FLSA are considered as "Non-exempt" meaning that overtime and other legal requirements apply to them.

Why don't I receive notifications about jobs anymore?

• If you haven't updated your account in the past three months you will no longer receive the job posting notifications.
• To reactivate your account, visit www.ohr.cornell.edu/jobs, select the Bargaining Unit (union-represented) positions link, and on the right-hand side of the page select "Access My Profile".

Endowed? Contract College? What's the difference?

• Endowed colleges and units are supported primarily through private endowment funds.
• Contract College receive direct funding from New York state, with an emphasis on organized research and extension programs to support New York State's economic and social well-being.
• On a day-to-day basis, the only differences in employment conditions are in the health and retirement plans.

How do I get to the Recruitment and Employment Center?

• Our office is located at 337 Pine Tree Road (East Hill Plaza) in Ithaca. Detailed directions to our office are available at www.ohr.cornell.edu/jobs/apply/faq/Driving_Directions.pdf .