The University is committed to recognizing the sacrifices made by those serving in the Armed Forces by fully recognizing and honoring the State of Kansas Veterans鈥� Preference, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA).
Applicants who are approved for Veterans鈥� Preference in the application process, per WSU Policy 3.46, may claim an employment preference when applying for a Benefit Eligible position. Applicants who meet the criteria for Veterans鈥� Hiring Preference shall be designated as Hiring Preference in the Applicant Tracking System for priority consideration of the qualified applicant during the application review process. If they meet the minimum qualifications of the position they will receive a first-level interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
Any person wishing to be considered eligible for a Veterans鈥� Preference must produce a fully completed DD-214 form for the Veteran service member. Additional documentation may be required, per policy.
To be considered for Veterans鈥� Preference, an Applicant must submit required documentation to the WSU Office of Human Resources for verification. Documentation can be submitted by fax to 316-978-3201 or by email to employment@wichita.edu. All submitted documentation indicating Hiring Preference will be kept confidential and will be used solely for the purposes of the preference.
Required documentation should be submitted to the Office of Human Resources (OHR) no later than the closing date indicated in the job announcement for the position. Applicants who are unable to provide the documentation prior to the closing date should contact OHR to request an exception.
Who to contact:
Talent Acquisition Team
employment@wichita.edu
SME: LH
Revised: 09/26/2024 NH