University of South Florida (Tampa)
PAE-9: Support Programs for Future Faculty

Best Practices for Equal Opportunity Liaisons The work of Equal Opportunity Liaisons shall consist of assisting their administrators, deans, vice presidents, chairs, directors, in developing and implementing an effective and responsive Equal Opportunity and Equity Accountability Program. Including 1) Ensuring compliance with the USF Faculty, A&P, and USPS Recruitment and Selection Guidelines 2) Assisting in the organization of the Search Committee 3) Briefing Search Committee on the Equity Accountability Plan and Affirmative Action Plan of the Hiring Unit 4) Facilitating compliance of Hiring Authorities and Search Committees with Equal Opportunity policies 5) Assessing the acceptability of applicant pool. 6) Assisting in the recruitment of members of the protected classes. 7) Reviewing search plans for compliance with the Recruitment and Selection Guidelines and the Equal Opportunity Policy of the University. 8) Monitoring recruitment, screening, and interviewing processes. 9) Referring to DEO applicants who believe that they have been subjected to discrimination. 10) Reviewing Hiring Reports for compliance with Recruitment and Selection Guidelines and with college and university procedures.