Are you setting up a Handshake account and unsure if your account qualifies as an on-campus employer? This article will guide you through the identification process.
On-campus employment refers to work performed directly for your school on its premises. This includes any department, office, or entity within your educational institution that hires students for various roles.
These roles may include research assistants, administrative support staff, event staff, and other campus-related jobs.
Key characteristics of on-campus employers
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Affiliation with the educational institution:
- Your department, office, or entity operates under the umbrella of the educational institution. This includes academic departments, administrative offices, student services, libraries, and other similar units.
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Job location:
- The primary location for the jobs you are posting is within the campus premises or in locations managed by your institution.
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Hiring for student roles:
- You primarily hire students who are enrolled at your institution for various part-time or temporary positions.
Examples of On-Campus Employers
- University/College Academic Departments (e.g., Biology Department, English Department)
- Administrative Offices (e.g., Admissions Office, Financial Aid Office)
- Campus Facilities (e.g., University Library, Recreation Center)
- Student Services (e.g., Career Services, Counseling Center)
- Special Campus Programs (e.g., Study Abroad Office, Student Organizations)
Confirming if your account is an on-campus employer account
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Institutional email address:
- Verify that you are using an email address associated with your educational institution (e.g., @university.edu). This is often a strong indicator of an on-campus employer.
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Employer type:
- In your company settings on Handshake, make sure to designate your employer account as "On-Campus." This will ensure that the school-to-employer OCE relationship is established, along with OCE-specific Handshake functionality.
- To view and configure your company settings, refer to How to Edit Your Company Profile Settings.
- In your company settings on Handshake, make sure to designate your employer account as "On-Campus." This will ensure that the school-to-employer OCE relationship is established, along with OCE-specific Handshake functionality.
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Consult with your career services:
- If you are still unsure, contact your institution’s Career Services or Handshake Administrator. They can provide guidance and confirm your status as an on-campus employer.
By following these guidelines, you can accurately determine if your account is an on-campus employer account on Handshake, ensuring the proper setup and management of your job postings and employer profile.
Additional resources
- If you haven't created an employer account yet, refer to On-Campus Employment in Handshake.
- If you have already created an account and need to edit your company settings, including your on-campus employer designation, refer to How to Edit Your Company Profile Settings.