Employees of varying skills are needed for different assignments. Positions TES employees regularly assume include:

• Receptionist
• Data Entry Clerk
• Administrative/Executive Assistant
• Finance/Accounting Assistant
• Project Coordinator
• Events Coordinator
• Bookstore Retail Assistant
• Campus Post Office Package Handler

• A member of the TES recruitment team will review your online application and contact you if there is an interest in your credentials.
• An interview may be arranged to further discuss your background, experience, interests and availability.
• As part of the recruitment process, you will complete skills assessments on MS Word and MS Excel. You will also be asked to provide employment references.
• Upon your skillset aligning with the requirements of an open TES position, an interview will be scheduled with the hiring manager. If a hiring decision is made, a contingent offer will be extended and pre-employment background checks will be conducted.
• Upon successful completion of the above processes, a member of the TES recruiting team will finalize your temporary assignment hire and confirm onboarding instructions.

• How long are assignments?
  Assignments vary in length depending on the needs of the department and can extend for days, weeks or months.
• How soon will I be placed?
  We strive to fill positions as soon as possible. However, timing can depend on both the needs of the department and if your background/skills align with the temporary assignment.
• Can I 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. The experience gained on the assignments will help build the resume, create networking opportunities and familiarize the TES employee with university policies and systems while allowing them to showcase skills and abilities.
• Can a temporary opportunity transition into a regular position at the university?
  TES is a great way to gain meaningful experience and network throughout the university. Temporary employment also offers the opportunity to be considered for regular full- or part-time positions if a vacancy exists and upon completion of a competitive search by the department. We have seen tremendous success with TES employees transitioning into regular staff positions with the university. TES does not guarantee that an offer of permanent employment will be made at any time.
• Are TES employees eligible for benefits?
  TES employees are eligible for university benefits (except time off with pay) based on their hours of work and length of employment, in the same manner as other full- and part-time employees of the university. All employees are required to work the minimum number of hours to maintain their particular benefits eligibility status. Changes to work hours or gaps in employment may result in an interruption of benefits or a change to the benefit eligibility status.
  
  TES employees, regardless of whether they are full-time or part-time, are not eligible for time off with pay, which includes paid time off (PTO), paid holidays or floating holidays, paid bereavement leave and paid jury duty leave.