Human Resources

Human Resources Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

General FAQs

Recruitment FAQs

What does the TMCC Human Resources Office do? back to top

The human resource office maintains and facilitates the hiring process for all administrative, academic and classified positions for Truckee Meadows Community College. All administrative and academic positions will be advertised through the human resources office. The human resources office does not handle student employment.

How do I start direct deposit? back to top

To start direct deposit you will need to complete the direct deposit form and attach a voided check (deposit slips are not sufficient). The completed form along with the voided check needs to be brought to the human resources office in the library, room 200. It will take two pay periods to take affect.

How do I get Grant-In-Aid? back to top

Professional employees and their dependents are eligible for grant-in-aid immediately. You will need to complete a Professional Grant-In-Aid Form which is available on our Web site or may be picked up in the human resources office, LIB 200. Once you have the form signed you need to bring it to human resources and we will issue you a card to take to the institution you or your dependent will attend.

All permanent classified employees are eligible for grant-in-aid. Dependents of classified employees are not eligible for grant-in-aid. The Classified Grant-In-Aid Form may be picked up in the human resources office, LIB 200. Completed forms should be submitted to the academic affairs office, SIER 200.

How do I change my beneficiaries? back to top

To change your beneficiaries you should come to the human resources office at the Dandini Campus, LIB 200 to complete all beneficiary forms.

When can I change my health benefits? back to top

Health benefits can be changed during the yearly open enrollment and if a qualifying event occurs. A qualifying event is considered marriage, birth, divorce or if a spouse loses his/her job. Different documents will be required for the qualifying event.

How do I change my address? back to top

To change your address you can use the employee self service. However, this will only change the payroll system. You will need to come to the human resources office to complete address change forms for health benefits, life insurance and retirement. To use the employee self service, log on to the TMCC Web site and go to the faculty/staff link. Under the column computing, click on employee self service. Enter your EMPLOYEE ID number and assigned PIN number (4-digit number at the bottom your check stub). If you do not have a PIN assigned or don't know your EMPLOYEE ID please contact human resources.

How do I stop payroll deductions? back to top

To stop payroll deductions please come by the human resources office in LIB 200 to complete the deduction cancellation card.

Where positions are advertised? back to top

Truckee Meadows Community College policy involves advertising all available job opportunities to attract a wide range of qualified job applicants. Individuals interested in employment with Truckee Meadows Community College should routinely search local newspapers and higher education publications such as:

Black Media NewsHard Copy Publication
Chronicle of Higher Educationwww.chronicle.com/jobs
Community College Timeswww.aacc.nche.edu
El Mundo LatinoHard Copy Publication
Higher Educationwww.higheredjobs.com
Minority ReviewHard Copy Publication
National Black ReviewHard Copy Publication
Reno Gazette Journalwww.rgj.com or www.careerpath.com
The Hispanic Outlookwww.hispanicoutlook.com
The Progressive WomenHard Copy Publication
The Veteran JournalHard Copy Publication
TMCC's Web Sitewww.tmcc.edu/hrs

How do I apply for an administrative or academic position? back to top

All current administrative and academic openings are none done online. To be considered for an advertised position, all applicants must first complete the online application at http://jobs.tmcc.edu. You may then view all open positions and apply. You will need to attach an electronic resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts when you apply to a posting.

How do I apply for a part-time instructor position? back to top

All part-time instructor pools are completed online. To be considered for a part-time instructor position, all applicants must first complete the online application at http://jobs.tmcc.edu. You may then view all part-time instructor pools and apply. You will need to attach electronic supporting documents when you apply to a posting.

How do I apply for a classified position? back to top

All state classified positions are advertised on our employment page. You will need to complete the State of Nevada application. The State of Nevada application is available online. The application should describe how the applicant's education, training and experience directly relate to the specific knowledge and abilities for the position. Read the position announcement carefully as it will tell you where you will need to send your application.

What are TMCC's qualifications for faculty positions? back to top

Minimum requirements for academic areas, master's degree is required for instruction in baccalaureate-level courses or an appropriate combination of education and experience. A bachelor's degree, or appropriate experience in lieu of a post-secondary education, is required for instruction in occupational courses. (B/R 12/89) Rev. 213 (10/04) Title 4, Chapter 3, page 5.

TMCC General Standards of Qualifications for Faculty

Prior to employment of candidates to perform professional services for Truckee Meadows Community College, the college shall establish that the candidate possesses:

  1. Scholarship and/or technical skill that represent appropriate study, training and skills in the proposed area of assignment,
  2. Expertise as a practitioner as evidenced by reports of former associates and supervisors,
  3. A demonstrable understanding acceptance of the role to be played as a partner in an educational enterprise serving the best interests of the students,
  4. A demonstrable understanding and acceptance of the mission, role, and character of the community college,
  5. The ability to perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with the standards, mission and goals of Truckee Meadows Community College, and
  6. Personal characteristics that contribute to the ability to promote the welfare of the students, the institution and the State of Nevada.
Specific Qualifications

In addition to the faculty credentials required by the board of regents, candidates for appointment shall meet or exceed the following standards in their areas of specialization.

  1. Professional personnel performing services for which advanced degrees are normally available shall hold the equivalent of a master's degree in the field of their educational service from a regionally accredited college or university or a bachelor's degree and extensive professional experience in the field of their education service.
  2. Professional personnel in vocational fields or other specialized areas for which advanced degrees are not normally available shall have sufficiently broad and comprehensive training and work experience that particularly qualifies them to provide instruction in their area of specialization.
  3. Minimum work experience for an instructor in occupations requiring state or local licensing, certification or registry will be two calendar years subsequent to receipt of license or certificate unless the occupation is an apprenticeable trade. Current licenses, registrations and/or certifications shall be maintained as a requirement for teaching courses in the respective occupation.
  4. For all other occupations and/or trades in business and industry that do not meet the above noted requirements, the minimum work experience in the field for an instructor shall be a minimum of three years, equivalent to three years employment in the occupation/vocation/trade to be taught.
  5. Truckee Meadows Community College reserves the right to employ individuals as instructors who do not meet the above qualifications but who possess unique skills and talents as certified technicians, artists-in-residence, scholars-in-residence or researchers-in-residence that contribute to the college's ability meet its mission and goals.

What action is taken if my application materials are complete? back to top

If on the closing date or review date you have submitted all the required documents, your application materials will be sent to the committee for review. The screening committee shall be responsible for the verification of qualifications necessary to meet the general requirements for employment and the specific requirements for open positions as described in official position posting notices.

The screening committee generally takes two (2) to four (4) weeks to review applications. The chair of the screening committee will contact individuals to set up interviews. Human resources will notify applicants if they have not been screened into the interview pool.

What is my deadline for submission of my application materials? back to top

Refer to the position announcement at http://jobs.tmcc.edu for individual closing dates.

My master's degree has not yet been conferred; however, I will graduate by May or August of application year. Can I apply? back to top

Yes, applicants who want to be considered for disciplines requiring a master's degree but who will not graduate until May or August of the application year may apply. The applicant must show verification on the transcripts of all the required course work. If required course work is in progress, a letter from the registrar showing current enrollment is required.

I am a graduate of a foreign institution, what material must I submit? back to top

Applicants who have earned their degrees outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of Accredited Institutions of Postsecondary Education, published by the American Council on Education. Evaluations of non-U.S. degrees may be obtained from any one of the following entities. Expense of the evaluation shall be born by the applicant and the evaluation must be forwarded directly to the TMCC Human Resources Office. Questions may be directed to human resources.

Center for Applied Research, Evaluation & Education, Inc.
P.O. Box 20348
Long Beach, CA 90801
Ph: 310/430-1105

Evaluation Service, Inc.
P.O. Box 1455, Albany, NY 12201
Ph: 518/672-4522 Fax: 518/672-4877

The Foreign Educational Document Service
P.O. Box 4091 (Philippines)
Stockton, CA 95204
Ph: 209/948-6589

Foreign Academic Credit Service Inc.
P.O. Box 400, Glen Carbon, IL 62034
Ph: 618/288-5892

Education International, Inc.
29 Denton Road Wellesley, MA 02181
Ph: 617/235-7425 Fax: 617/235-6831

Educational Credential Evaluators. Inc.
P.O. Box 92970
Milwaukee, WI 53202-0970
Ph: 414/289-3400 Fax: 414/289-3411

Global Language Service
Rosalie Fennelkohl
319 Broadway, New York, NY 10007
Ph: 212/2271994 or 800/446-6228

Foundation for International Services, Inc.
Queen Anne Square, Suite 503
200 West Mercer St., Seattle, WA 98119
Ph: 206/298-0171 Fax: 206/298-0173

Educational Records Evaluators Services
980 9th St., 16th Fl, Sacramento, CA 95814
Ph: 916/449-9570 Fax: 916/448-3737

Global Credential Evaluators
P.O. Box 9203, College Station, TX 77842
Phone: 1-800-517-4754

World Educational Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 745, Old Chelsea Station
New York, NY 10113-0745
Ph: 212/966-6311 Fax: 212/966-6395

Josef Silny & Assoc. Inc.
Int. Ed. Consultants (Cuba)
P.O. Box 248233
Coral Gables, FL 33124
Ph: 305/666-0233 Fax: 305/666-4133

International Education Evaluators. Inc.
363 Ridgewood Ave., Charlotte, NC 28209

Spantran Educational Services, Inc.
7211 Regency Square Blvd.
Houston, TX 77036

International Educational Research Foundation
P.O. Box 66940 (China)
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Ph: 310/390-6276 Fax: 310/397-7686

International Consultants of Delaware, Inc.
109 Barksdale Prof. Center
Newark, DE 19711
Ph: 302/737-8715 Fax: 302/737-8756

NOTE TO FOREIGN GRADUATES: Even if your transcripts are printed in English, you still need to have the Foreign Credential Evaluation. We need a translation of the degree program you completed to give us the equivalent to degree programs awarded in the United States.

What happens when a vacancy occurs? back to top

Once a position has been identified to be filled, it will be posted to our Web site: http://jobs.tmcc.edu.

How are these pools reviewed and how are people picked for interviews? back to top

The screening committee will review the application materials you provide and compare it to the position-opening announcement. The screening committee will be reviewing the unofficial transcripts you have provided. Please note that the courses in the field to be taught will be analyzed according to course title or course prefix. When the committee cannot identify that a particular course is in the teaching field by the prefix or course title, it is helpful to have the course descriptions provided.

Based on the requested information you provide, those applicants they feel best meet the qualifications and requirements requested of the position will be asked to interview. If a committee selects you for an interview, the screening committee chair will contact you by telephone. At this time you will be told the status of your application materials and you will be asked if you are available to come for an interview with the committee. If you are still interested in interviewing, you will receive a package of information and instructions.

Screening committees attempt to give the candidates two weeks notice for the scheduling of interviews. Be sure to inform us if you change your address and/or telephone number. Also, if you know you will be "unreachable" at your home or message telephone number for a period of time (for vacation or out of town on business), please call human resources with a number where you can be reached.

While committees may choose to conduct initial telephone interviews, for second interviews or final interviews the candidate will be required to travel to the college. TMCC will reimburse interview applicants for one-half of all reimbursable interview costs, up to a maximum of $500 per person. Reimbursable costs include all costs associated with the transportation, housing and dining costs paid by the interviewee to travel to Reno, Nevada for a personal interview. Non-reimbursable expenses may include any personal entertainment, clothing or tourist costs.

How and when will I know the outcome of the interview? back to top

If you are selected for the position, you will receive a telephone call from the vice president or designee verbally offering you the position. Upon acceptance the human resources office will then send you a confirmation offer letter with the terms of the offer and details on moving expenses.

Additional tips back to top

Submission of a detailed resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts is required. Search committees review materials looking for different qualities and experiences. Give yourself the best chance by addressing your experiences, accomplishments and strengths as they relate to the position requirements and responsibilities.

What if I have questions? back to top

Please contact us.