If you want to establish, repurpose, or delete a position to change the existing complement of your staff you are required to send HR a formal request. The formal request must include: 

• what type of change is requested
• the proposed position title if adding or repurposing a position
• length of position or contract
• faculty/department/school
• rationale
• position description
• proposed organizational chart
• confirmation of funding, space, and if deleting a position if the position funding should be reallocated to operating budget.