{"id":6406,"date":"2026-07-02T14:04:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T22:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/talent\/sample-page\/job-posting-components\/"},"modified":"2026-07-08T13:45:31","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T21:45:31","slug":"job-posting-components","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/talent\/hiring-process\/preparing-for-and-conducting-the-recruitment\/job-posting-components\/","title":{"rendered":"Job posting components"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Overview<\/h2>\n<p>Job postings are different than position descriptions. While position descriptions outline detailed job duties for internal use, job postings are briefer and are used to attract applicants to job openings.<\/p>\n<p>At the UW, the Workday job description follows a templated &#8220;job posting&#8221; structure (found below) that supports posting consistency and ensures all requirements are met, such as those associated with <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/talent\/hiring-process\/preparing-for-and-conducting-the-recruitment\/pay-transparency-for-job-postings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pay transparency<\/a> requirements.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>When creating a job requisition in Workday, hiring departments use the &#8220;Job Posting Text&#8221; field to draft the position advertisement.<\/li>\n<li>Your recruiting office partner will review the posting for policy compliance.<\/li>\n<li>Once reviewed and posted, the job posting will appear on the UW Careers site (and any job sites like LinkedIn and Indeed) and\/or the internal UW Jobs Hub.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Information automatically included in Workday<\/h2>\n<p>All job postings automatically include the following; therefore, you should NOT include this information in the Job Posting Text field:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pay range minimum and maximum<\/li>\n<li>Other compensation, if provided<\/li>\n<li>Benefits information<\/li>\n<li>Work shift<\/li>\n<li>Job Location (City, State or Country, State)<\/li>\n<li>If the position is temporary or regular<\/li>\n<li>FTE<\/li>\n<li>Union\/bargaining unit<\/li>\n<li>Remote work eligibility<\/li>\n<li>Introductory paragraph about the UW (for external candidates only)<\/li>\n<li>Equal opportunity employer statement<\/li>\n<li>Disability accommodation statement<\/li>\n<li>Requirement to disclose sexual misconduct<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Formatting tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not use font colors other than black.<\/li>\n<li>Do not underline words (this should be reserved for hyperlinks only).<\/li>\n<li>Anything bold in the job posting template, below, should remain in bold (for ex: <strong>About this Opportunity, Key Responsibilities<\/strong>, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Job Posting Text template<\/h2>\n<p class=\"purple beefy\">Ready to begin? Follow the template below, or use this <a href=\"https:\/\/uwnetid.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/r\/sites\/uwhr_web_document_library\/Shared%20Documents\/Job-Posting-Text-Template-April-2026-FINAL.docx?d=wce71857acc474d12893ac592940c0ff8&amp;csf=1&amp;web=1&amp;e=8qLuqj\" rel=\"\">Word document<\/a> to\u00a0facilitate editing your text and copy-pasting into Workday.<\/p>\n<h3>Start your job posting with these required elements:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Required language is in quotes. Do not copy-paste quote marks into Workday.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;&lt;Department&gt; has an outstanding opportunity for &lt;Job Posting Title&gt; to join their team.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If applicable, include an additional paragraph stating whether this is a limited recruitment. For example: &#8220;This opportunity is open to UW employees only.&#8221; or &#8220;This opportunity is only open to employees of .&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;About this Opportunity&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Reporting to &lt;Manager\u2019s Title&gt;, the &lt;Job Posting Title&gt; is responsible for \u00a0&lt;insert 2-3 sentences providing high-level overview of the role\u2019s purpose and impact&gt;.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>If applicable, units may also provide additional or clarifying information about the role, such as the UW worksite location or details about telework eligibility and work schedule.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;Key Responsibilities&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use bullets to provide a list of the role\u2019s specific job responsibilities with estimated percent time breakout (total must be 100%); focus on essential tasks the employee will actually do. Do not include skills or competencies (those should be included in Qualifications, below). For best results, keep this section between 5-12 bullets.<\/li>\n<li>If the position has supervisory responsibilities, include &#8220;This position manages employees: .&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>If this is an essential position, include, &#8220;This position performs essential services and may be required to work during any period of declared suspended operation.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Recruiting Office Partners will verify that the key responsibilities align with the position responsibilities approved by Compensation.<\/li>\n<li>Your department is responsible for providing a copy of the complete job description for the position to all candidates who advance to <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/talent\/hiring-process\/interviewing\/phone-screening\/\">phone screens<\/a> and beyond.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>&#8220;Required Qualifications&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and\/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and\/or registration.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;Minimum Qualifications&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use bullets to list Minimum Qualifications (MQs) \u2013 all MQs must mirror those in the approved Workday position.<\/li>\n<li>Contract classified MQs must contain the exact language of the MQs on the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/comp\/classified-staff\/job-profile-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">negotiated class specifications<\/a>. The exception is the type of experience required for Program Support Supervisor and Program Coordinator positions: your MQs need to be customized to reflect the needs of your specific program. Your Recruiting Office Partner can help you with this, if needed.<\/li>\n<li>Classified non-union postings must contain the desirable qualifications on the <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/comp\/classified-staff\/job-profile-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">State of Washington Classified Job Specifications<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Professional Staff MQs must include quantifiable years of education and experience only.<\/li>\n<li>Represented Civil Service Exempt MQs must contain the exact language of the MQs <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/comp\/represented-civil-service-exempt-staff\/job-profile-list-and-specs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">on the negotiated class specifications<\/a> and need to define what constitutes &#8220;relevant\/related&#8221; degree fields, experiences and\/or credentials.<\/li>\n<li><strong>&#8220;Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Consider including these optional elements:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>&#8220;Additional Qualifications&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use bullets to list any additional qualifications \u2013 all additional qualifications must mirror those in the approved Workday position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>&#8220;Preferred Qualifications&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use bullets to list 3-5 any additional &#8220;nice-to-have&#8221; qualifications, experiences, skills or attributes that are preferred but not required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>&#8220;Working Conditions&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use bullets to list any physical, environmental and operational features affecting employees\u2019 daily work lives \u2014 these should mirror what is in the approved Workday position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>&#8220;Application Requirement&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If applicants must complete a cover letter, writing sample, portfolio, etc., use this section to provide clear instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>&#8220;Visa Sponsorship&#8221;<\/strong><br \/>\nIf the position will be open to applicants requiring an H-1B or E-3 visa, include this section header and the statement, &#8220;This recruitment is open to applicants who will require employer sponsorship for an H-1B or E-3 visa.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;About the Team&#8221;<\/strong><br \/>\nYou may wish to share 1-2 brief paragraphs about the <strong>department\/team<\/strong> the applicant will work with. 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