Completing an Application for Grand Rapids Community College

Things to think about before your begin applying online:

1. Resetting your password a. To reset your password, click the “Forgot Username” or “Forgot Password”

link from the Job Search webpage. 2. Some Tips to Keep in Mind Throughout

a. You should have your cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript completed, saved and ready to attach to your application. Your cover letter and resume should be saved as one document.

b. The system will time-out after twenty (20) minutes of inactivity. If this happens, your information will be lost. This is an important reason why you should have your documents saved and ready for attaching.

c. Pay special attention to the fields that are marked with an asterisk (*). You will not be able to submit your application without completing these fields.

3. Documents to Attach a. The system will allow for attachment of your cover letter, resume, transcripts

and letters of recommendation. We recommend that you put your cover letter and resume in one flowing document before you upload it to your application. Your list of references can also be included at the end of your resume document. If, in the future, you wish to add additional attachments, you will have the option to edit your attachments to add updated documents.

4. What to Expect After Submitting your Application a. An automatic e-mail message will be sent to you confirming receipt of your

resume. Because our official method of communication is by email, you should have one before you apply to work at GRCC. If you do not already have an email address, there are many free sites that provide this service, including Google Gmail and Hotmail. Once you have created an email address, please return to our website to apply for the position you are interested in.

b. The appropriate College staff will review your application information. If you meet the minimum qualifications and an opportunity exists, you may be contacted.

If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 616-234-3972.

Step-by-Step Application Instructions Step 1: Locate GRCC Jobs Link on webpage Go to the Internet browser and enter www.grcc.edu/jobs Step 2: Select Internal or External link If you are an internal employee, please click on “Current GRCC Employee”

• Login using your Self Service (PeopleSoft) username and password • Click on GRCC Employee • Click on View Job Postings

If you are not an employee, please click on “External Candidate” • Click on View Job Postings

Step 3. Complete Registration

• In the upper right hand side of the screen, click on “New User” to create a login and password.

This page will appear after you click on “New User”. Complete all fields then click “Register”.

Step 4: View Job Postings

• You will be redirected back to the page shown below • Click on the job posting you are interested in applying to • A page will populate with the job posting as seen below

• Scroll to the bottom of the page and click “Apply” to start the application process

Step 5: Complete the Application

• There are five (5) steps to the application process; Start, Resume, Education & Work Experience, Self Identify, Review/Submit.

• Complete all of the required information on each page and continue to click “Next” to move through the Application process.

Once you have reached the confirmation screen, you have completed your application. If you have additional attachments to add to your application click on “Return to Job Search,” this will enable you to navigate to the menu options. To add additional document, click on the “My Activities”

This page will appear:

Click on the “Add Attachment” button

Browse for your attachment, select the document then click “Upload”.

You will see your document under the Attachment Title that you assigned. Then, click “Save”. You will be returned to you’re “My Activities” page and your attachment will show up in the lower box.

If you have any questions about the process, the steps to complete the application or if you have any errors, please contact Human Resources at 616/234-3972 or at hr@grcc.edu.