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  1. Is there a fee to search for positions or to create a job seeker account?
  2. What is my username and password?
  3. How do I stop receiving opt-in emails?

    4. Searching Jobs

  4. How do I save my job search criteria?
  5. Can I search for a position by metropolitan area?
  6. How do I search for a position in a specific city?
  7. How do I search for a position using multiple criteria?
  8. Do you have salary information related to discipline?
  9. Who do I contact if I have questions about searching jobs on HigherEdJobs.com?

    10. Applying For Jobs

  10. How do I apply for positions listed on HigherEdJobs.com?
  11. How do I create a resume/CV?
  12. How do I edit my resume?
  13. Can I upload my resume?
  14. Can I use my existing resume to apply to positions listed on HigherEdJobs.com?
  1. Is there a fee to search for positions or to create a job seeker account?

    There is no fee to search positions on HigherEdJobs.com or to create and use a My HigherEdJobs account.

  2. What is my username and password?

    If you have created a My HigherEdJobs account, you can request your username and password hint by entering the email address used to create your account into our Forgotten Password form at https://www.HigherEdJobs.com/MyHigherEdJobs/Login/forgotpassword.cfm. We will email your username and password hint. If, after seeing your password hint, you are still unable to remember your password, you may request additional assistance by email to jobseeker@HigherEdJobs.com or by phone at (814) 861-3080.

  3. How do I stop receiving opt-in emails?

    Explicit directions for removal from a mailing list is provided as part of the content of all opt-in mailings. You may also reply to the message with the word "remove" as the subject.

  4. How do I save my job search criteria?

    When you create a Job Agent in My HigherEdJobs your Job Agents will store your favorite searches, and can email you when new jobs are posted that match your search criteria. Set up your Job Agent to search by job category, location, keyword and or a combination of criteria. If you do not yet have a My HigherEdJobs account, you will first need to create an account.

  5. Can I search for a position by metropolitan area?

    You cannot search by metropolitan area. However, you can search by state, province, or country from our home page, http://www.HigherEdJobs.com.

  6. How do I search for a position in a specific city?

    The best way to search for a position in a specific city is to do a keyword search on the city name.

  7. How do I search for a position using multiple criteria?

    Our advanced search, http://www.HigherEdJobs.com/search/advanced.cfm allows you to search positions using multiple search criteria.

  8. Do you have salary information related to discipline?

    Yes. In the Career Tools section, you will find Salary Data for hundreds of different academic disciplines and administrative specialies. The data was compiled by the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPA-HR) and is updated annually.

  9. Who do I contact if I have questions about searching jobs on HigherEdJobs.com?

    You can email jobseeker@HigherEdJobs.com.

  10. How do I apply for positions listed on HigherEdJobs.com?

    Be sure to read the application instructions listed in the job description and/or send your resume to the information provided in the Application Information section of the posting. If the school accepts emailed applications, you can create a free My HigherEdJobs account and follow the steps for creating a resume/vita in order to apply through our system.

  11. How do I create a resume/CV?

    If you would like have your resume or vita listed on HigherEdJobs.com for employers to view or so that you may apply directly from job postings, you can create an account and follow the steps to create a resume or vita. Go to https://www.higheredjobs.com/myHigherEdJobs/Login/default.cfm for additional information or to create your account today.

  12. How do I edit my resume?

    Log into your My HigherEdJobs account. From the My HigherEdJobs home page, click Manage All in the Resume/Vita section, then click the Edit link.

  13. Can I upload my resume?

    We do not upload documents into our database at this time.

  14. Can I use my existing resume to apply to positions listed on HigherEdJobs.com?

    If you want to use your existing resume, you can apply for positions directly to the employer (not through a My HigherEdJobs account). Be sure to read the Application Information section of the job posting to see what options are available (mail, email, fax, or online form). As always, follow any application instructions listed in the job description. If you want to apply for jobs using a My HigherEdJobs account, you must create a resume/vita within your account.