{Date}
{Name}
{Address}
Dear {Name}:
I am pleased to offer you a {full-time/part-time}{title}position at The Ohio State University{unit name}, contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check. This is a {regular/temporary}, Administrative & Professional position. Your gross annual salary will be {$$$} to be paid {biweekly/monthly}. You will report directly to {name,title}. We look forward to you joining our staff on {day, date}.
Beginning your first day of employment, you are eligible for many of the outstanding benefits at The Ohio State University. The OSU Benefits Office will be in touch with you regarding benefits enrollment, or you can contact them at (614) 292-1050 and visit their Web site ( Also, you will need to obtain your parking permit from University Transportation and Parking Services. Their office is located in Room 160, Bevis Hall, 1080 Carmack Road, on West Campus ( You may pay for your parking permit with cash, check, credit card, or sign up for pre-tax payroll deduction. As a new employee of The Ohio State University, you are strongly encouraged to sign up for Direct Deposit with a financial institution of your choosing.
The position offered is an unclassified position, not subject to the provisions of section 124.34 of the Ohio Revised Code. Accordingly your employment is at-will, and may be ended at any time by either you or the university. The Ohio State University Office of Human Resources Web site ( contains the university’s human resource policies, including those for unclassified employees. The rules, regulations, and policies of The Ohio State University, as well as applicable state and federal law govern your employment. Please familiarize yourself with these. Additional policies and procedures will be available to you through the Office of Research Business Office.
The OhioStateUniversity is required by federal law to verify the identity and work authorization of all new employees. Accordingly, this offer is contingent upon verification of identity and eligibility to be employed in the United States. Also, OhioState faculty and staff are covered by the Ohio Ethics Law for public officials and state employees, and accordingly must receive and acknowledge a copy of this legislation which is enclosed. Please acknowledge receipt. In addition, according to the Ohio Revised Code (ORC), sections 2909.32, 2909.33 and 2909.34, new employees must receive a copy of the Terrorist Exclusion List (TEL) and complete a Declaration Regarding Material Assistance/Non-assistance to Terrorist Organizations (DMA) form. Please submit a completed DMA form prior to your first day of employment.
A representative of our Welcome Committee will meet you at 9 a.m. on {start date} for a tour of our building and introductions. Your Welcome Committee representative and co-workers will meet up with you again at lunchtime and take you out to a welcome lunch. Our standard work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
You may indicate acceptance of this position by signing below and returning a signed copy to , {name, title}, at the above address. Please feel free to call {name}at {phone number} if you have any questions about the department, the university, or the terms of this offer. You have emerged from an exceptional field of candidates as one who will bring valuable contributions to {unit name}. We are delighted to have you join our organization and we look forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
{Name}
{Title}
cc:{Unit Name/Personnel File}
I acknowledge receipt of this letter and I accept the position offered. Signature ______Date ______