Using Handshake to manage on-campus employment can help centralize job information for students and support coordination across departments.
This article explains the two options for organizing on-campus employment in Handshake so you can determine which model best fits your institution.
Before you choose a model
Before selecting a model, review how on-campus employment is handled at your institution. Consider the following:
Ownership: Who is responsible for managing on-campus employment today?
Posting process: Do departments post jobs independently, or does a central coordinator post on their behalf?
Work-study management: Will Handshake be used to manage work-study positions?
Existing employer profile: Does an employer company profile for your institution already exist in Handshake?
If an employer company profile for your institution already exists in Handshake, determine whether it should be merged into the new on-campus employer profile or remain separate with a unique name.
Choose the company model if:
Each department will manage its own company profile.
Each department will manage its own staff and job postings.
Departments can manage their own employer accounts in Handshake.
For setup instructions, refer to On-Campus Employers: Company Model Configuration.
Choose the divisions model if:
Multiple departments need to post jobs using a single shared employer company profile.
A single designated point of contact is responsible for approving staff access.
One or two coordinators manage job postings on behalf of multiple departments.
For setup instructions, refer to On-Campus Employers: Divisions Model Configuration.