Applicant FAQs

All applications must be submitted online.

You can access job listings from any computer or mobile device that has Internet access.  From the following locations you can apply for a job by following the steps provided:

• Faculty and Staff postings
• Student postings
• Executive Administrator & Search Firm recruitments

All posted positions require an online application in order to be considered.

You can access job listings from any computer or mobile device that has internet access.  From the following locations you can apply for a job by following the steps provided:

• Faculty and Staff postings
• Student postings
• Executive Administrator & Search Firm recruitments

If you have questions please contact our Human Resources front desk at 928-523-2223 or send us an email.

No.  You are not required to create an account.  However, it is highly recommended that you do so that you can track your application through the process.

No. The system does not allow for applicants to apply for more than one job at a time.

You should include a resume and cover letter with your application. We recommend that you put your resume and cover letter in Microsoft Word or .pdf document formats. It is also recommended that you include your name and the position vacancy number in the attachment and/or in the document title.

Once you submit your application and agree to the conditions of employment you will receive a confirmation e-mail within a few hours.

Job vacancy information on the web is updated every 15 minutes. Please note that the availability of each position is subject to change at any time.

You may use the search filters on the left-hand side of the page to refine your search, or you may type in keywords in the search bar at the top of the screen to refine your search.  It is best to use full words in your search.

You will only be considered for the position(s) for which you submit an application.  If you would like to be considered for other available positions, you will need to submit a separate application for each position.

Yes.  In order to receive full consideration, you are required to complete all information in the application process that has an asterisk* identifying the field as a required field. You will not be able to proceed in the application process if you do not complete the required fields.

All applications must be submitted via the Careers page no later than midnight on the closing date for the position. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

If an application deadline reads “Open until further notice,” the hiring department is accepting applications until an adequate applicant pool is established. Once an applicant pool has been established, the posting will be updated to provide applicants three days of notice before the position closes. However, the vacancy may close without notice. If you have interest in a position, it is highly recommended that you apply as soon as possible upon seeing the announcement.

You may view any applications that you have submitted by logging in to your applicant account.  You will see any incomplete applications as well as any submitted applications.

Click on the job title for a full description of the position.  If you want to apply for that job, just click the “Apply Now” button on the posting.

Yes.  Therefore, we recommend that you put your resume and cover letter in Microsoft Word or Adobe Acrobat document formats.  It is also recommended that you include your name and the position vacancy number in the attachment and/or in the document title.

Our system can accept documents in other formats as well.  If you run into any trouble attaching documents, you can reach out to our staff for assistance.

Yes, a separate application needs to be submitted for each individual position for which you wish to apply.

Additionally, you may return to the application at a future date and most of the information you have already provided will be there for you to edit. Be sure to review your information before submitting each application, and you must answer all of the applicant questions before applying for each application submission.

The time varies depending on the department conducting the search. However, it usually takes two to three weeks after the closing date on the job to conduct interviews and reach a hiring decision.

The department conducting the search will notify applicants directly to request an interview or notify them that a selection has been made.

If at any time you would like to see a status on your application progress you can log into the applicant portal under “Applicant Login” on the NAU Careers Page for an update.

Departments can choose to check applicants’ references at any time. If you would like special consideration in having an employer contacted, please indicate this in the responsibilities section under the work experience section of the application.

Hybrid and remote positions are available at NAU, depending upon the needs of the department conducting the search. The job postings will specify which positions are eligible for remote or hybrid work.

You do not need to have prior university experience to work at NAU. However, some positions may include university experience in the preferred qualifications.

All of our postings list the minimum education and experience qualifications. When reviewing the minimum qualifications for a position, a combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the posted qualifications. For example, if a position requires a bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience and the applicant has 6 years of experience with no degree, this equivalent may be used.

You can also apply on your mobile device.  However, if you prefer to use a computer, many places have computers available to the public, including public libraries and community employment service offices. Computers are also available in the Northern Arizona University Human Resources Office lobby, and our staff is happy to assist you.

You may obtain a free email account through several internet sources such as Google or MSN Outlook.

If you have entered an e-mail address in your profile, that is your user name.  If you cannot remember your password, you may click on the ‘Forgot your password?’ link to reset your password or you may log in with a one-time code in the system.  You must be able to access the e-mail address that you used previously.

You can reach out to our staff for assistance at NAUHRHiring@nau.edu.

If you cannot remember your password, you may click on the ‘Forgot your password?’ link to reset your password or you may log in with a one-time code in the system. You must be able to access the e-mail address that you used previously.

No. Prior to the deadline of the job posting, you can choose to withdraw your application by clicking the Withdraw button and resubmitting an application for that particular job posting.

Yes, you may withdraw your application. Log in to your account and click the button labeled Withdraw. If you would like to resubmit your application, you must do so prior to the deadline of the job posting.

No. Prior to the deadline of the job posting, you can choose to withdraw your application by clicking the Withdraw button and resubmitting an application for that particular job posting.

If you have entered an e-mail address in your profile, that is your user name.

If you are an external applicant, your application user name and password are NOT synced with other NAU accounts.  They are unique to the application tool.

If you are a current NAU employee, your application user name and password are linked with your NAU login credentials.

You will not be able to print your application.

As a result of the university’s move to the new applicant tracking system, previous applicant accounts created in the old system are no longer accessible to the university’s hiring process. Applicants will need to create a new account to apply for positions through the new applicant portal. Although applicants will no longer apply for positions at the university in the previous system, previously submitted applications will remain available to hiring departments for review, and applicants do not need to resubmit their applications or supplemental materials for positions for which they have already applied.

All browsers work the same with our job portal.

Northern Arizona University is a public research university based in Flagstaff, Arizona, United States.  NAU has numerous statewide locations, including Phoenix, Prescott, Yuma, and other community colleges.  For a full list of locations and maps you can visit https://legacy.nau.edu/about/locations-and-maps/.

NAU has numerous statewide locations, including Phoenix, Prescott, Yuma, and other community colleges.  We hire for positions at our other locations as well as in Flagstaff.  For a full list of locations and maps you can visit https://legacy.nau.edu/about/locations-and-maps/.

Yes.  A university parking permit or paid short-term parking is required to park on the Flagstaff Mountain Campus.  Fore more information about parking on the Flagstaff Mountain Campus, you can visit https://in.nau.edu/university-transit-services/parking-on-campus/. Parking is also available at our statewide locations as well.