LETTER OF OFFER GUIDELINES For all except faculty

The letter of offer must include the following information:

# An offer statement identifying the position title.

# The expected starting date.

# The annual salary.

# The appointment period (i.e. 9 month, 12 month, summer, grant period. etc.).

# Description of the duties of the position as discussed in the interview.

# Include this statement: Continued employment is based on satisfactory job performance and funding.

# A statement that the original letter of offer is to be signed and returned for inclusion in the personnel files and the copy is provided for the candidate's records.

Following the closing, include this statement and a signature/date line:

# I accept the position identified in this letter and understand the conditions of employment outlined above. **

** If the position is funded by a grant (soft funded) or is provisional, include the following statement:

# I also understand that the position is federally funded and/or funded by other grants and the state of Arkansas will not assume financial responsibility should these funds expire.

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Candidate's Signature                                                     Date

The letter of offer must be submitted for the Dean's approval before an offer is made. You will be notified by email that the letter is approved and it may be sent to the applicant.