Temporary Employment Service

The Carnegie Mellon University Temporary Employment Service (TES) provides temporary office support staff to the University. TES employees help departments to fill temporary vacancies, complete special projects or catch up on work assignments.

TES encourages interested individuals to apply online in order to be considered for temporary assignments across the university. Individuals with diverse educational backgrounds and levels of experience are welcome to apply upon review of the position description.

• To view the position description for TES and apply, please visit Careers@CarnegieMellon
  and view JOB NUMBER 6313.
  Once you have applied to the TES, you need not apply again. Your credentials will be kept on file, and reviewed when available temporary positions arise.

Hiring and Placement Process

• A member of the TES team will review your resume and contact you if there is an interest in your credentials. A possible interview may be arranged to further discuss your experience and availability.
  • The TES tests candidates on MS Word and MS Excel at the time of the interview.
  • You will also be asked to provide employment references when meeting with a member of TES.

• Once an opportunity is identified, the successful candidate will return to TES for an orientation that includes completion of payroll-related paperwork.

• The candidate will report to the department to begin work and will be eligible to obtain a Staff ID card.

Frequently Asked Questions

With what computer hardware and software should TES employees be familiar?
Windows and Macintosh are frequently used operating systems on campus. Frequently requested software packages include the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access).  Oracle, Pagemaker/InDesign, Dreamweaver and/or Filemaker Pro may be desired skills for some assignments, as well.

How long are assignments?
Assignments vary in length from 1-2 days up to 2-3 months, and occasionally longer.

How soon will I be placed?
Your skills and the skills requested by the department determine how quickly we can place you on an assignment. In some cases you may be offered an assignment soon after completing the interview process.

Are TES employees likely to be hired permanently into their temporary position at the university?
It is possible for the employee to be considered for the position on a regular staff basis, if a vacancy exists.  At times, departments may indicate an assignment is "temp-to-perm," although that does not guarantee that an offer of regular staff employment will be made. Generally, most temporary assignments are for a short duration only.

Can I engage in a search for a full-time, permanent job at Carnegie Mellon while I am in a temporary position?
Employees of TES are encouraged to continue their job search while working with TES. Working in TES will not prevent the candidate from being considered for other positions at the university they may have applied for. In fact, TES employees often transfer to regular full-time positions at the University. The experience gained on the assignment helps to build their resume, familiarizes them with university policies and systems, creates networking opportunities, and showcases their skills and abilities.