Can I post or advertise a position with a bachelor’s degree “required” ?
HR has developed a degree validation process that assists in determining whether or not a degree is an absolute bona fide requirement of the job. When a degree is requested HR will e-mail a copy of the degree validation form to the hiring department prior to the position being posted. A validation process is completed to ensure that the university’s minimum job requirements are valid and are based on verifiable and validated knowledge, skills and abilities. Most staff jobs do not require a degree as a bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ) and the knowledge, skill and ability that it takes to perform the critical functions of most jobs can be acquired through means other than a college degree. In most cases, the degree will be placed under “preferred” in the job posting.
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