SAVY Hiring Process What to Expect
Vanderbilt Students
- Application Process
- Students interested in a SAVY position review job descriptions and express interest through the interest survey online.
- If selected to move forward, there is typically a two-round interview process with SAVY Leadership.
- SAVY Leadership reaches out to the the references you provided on your interest form via email.
- Position Offer
- If selected, applicants will receive an email with an attached interest letter detailing the position, dates and compensation.
- If the applicant would like to move forward with the hiring process for the position, they complete a survey linked in the email.
- Compliance
- After completing the survey indicating they would like to move forward in the process, applicants will receive information about required compliant steps. These include:
- Fingerprinting: All SAVY staff must complete a fingerprinting background check. PTY will reimburse staff for the cost.
- Protection of Minors: All VSA staff must have an up to day POM training module in Oracle.
- I-9: All VSA staff must have a compliant I9 on file.
- After completing the survey indicating they would like to move forward in the process, applicants will receive information about required compliant steps. These include:
- Completion of Hiring Process
- After compliance is fully complete, SAVY assignments will be added to a student’s UKG profile before the start of the first day of work.
Applicants outside of Vanderbilt
- Application Process
- Those interested in a SAVY position review job descriptions and express interest through the interest survey.
- If selected to move forward, there is typically a two-round interview process with SAVY Leadership.
- SAVY Leadership reaches out to the the references you provided on your interest form via email.
- Position Offer
- If selected, applicants will receive an email with an attached interest letter detailing the position, dates and compensation.
- If the applicant would like to move forward with the hiring process for the position, they complete a survey linked in the email.
- After expressing they would like to move forward in the process, an email will sent inviting the applicant to formally apply through Vanderbilt HR as a Vanderbilt Temporary Services employee.
- Compliance
- After submitting the VTS application, applicants will receive information about required compliant steps. These include:
- Fingerprinting: All SAVY staff must complete a fingerprinting background check. PTY will reimburse staff for the cost.
- I-9: All SAVY staff must have a compliant I9 on file.
- After submitting the VTS application, applicants will receive information about required compliant steps. These include:
- Completion of Hiring Process
- After compliance is fully complete, SAVY assignments will be added to an applicant’s UKG profile before the start of the first day of work.
A Note Concerning Housing Option
While SAVY K-8 programs are day programs that take place on Peabody campus at Vanderbilt University, seasonal staff housing could be available from June through mid July. Note that staff utilizing seasonal staff housing will have an adjusted pay scale.
A Note Concerning Driving
Seasonal staff in certain positions may have the option, based on program need, of opting into using program motor vehicles and/or golf carts. Agreeing to drive for the program is not a condition of employment for all positions and is only offered to some individuals based on program need. Seasonal staff who express willingness to drive program vehicles and/or golf carts for the program must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record. Vanderbilt University engages a third party to provide continuous up-to-date notifications regarding negative changes to motor vehicle records for those driving for the program.