Career Services

Career and Internship Fairs are offered each spring and fall. Organizations are invited to visit our campus and meet with students and alumni from all majors who are seeking employment in internships, co-ops and full-time opportunities. A limited number of booths are available, and registration is available in Handshake.

Registration fee

• Corporate (single booth): $600
• Double Booth (recommended for more than 4 recruiters): $900
• Government: $200
• Non-Profit: $100

Registration includes

• One 6' table and two chairs (8' x 8' booth space)
• Electricity at your booth
• Free parking
• Assistance with loading and unloading materials
• Lunch for all recruiters

schedule of events

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.       Employer booth setup
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.   Lunch
1 - 5 p.m.               Fair
5 - 6 p.m.              Event concludes; booth teardown

cancellation and refunds

If your organization chooses to cancel or is unable to attend the Career Fair after registration is approved, please notify our office in writing to employerrelations@udayton.edu at least 10 days prior to the event in order to receive a full refund of your attendance fee. Refunds will not be permitted after this date.

Questions? Please contact Career Services at 937-229-1845 or employerrelations@udayton.edu. 

INTERVIEWS

If you would like to schedule interviews either before or after the career fairs, contact employerrelations@udayton.edu or request a campus interview date through Handshake.

The University of Dayton strives to provide equal and easy access to programs and services for individuals with disabilities. Individuals requiring reasonable accommodations to attend are encouraged to contact Career Services (937-229-1845; employerrelations@udayton.edu) with their request.

All school districts public or private are invited to visit our campus and meet with graduating students and alumni from the School of Education and Health Sciences who are seeking full-time employment opportunities.

Registration

Registration should be completed through Handshake. Students and alumni view your registration information in advance of the event, so make sure it is complete and accurate. If you wish to edit your registration after it has been submitted, please contact our office.

The $200 registration fee includes:

• Individual organization booth with one table.
• Complimentary parking.
• Assistance with loading and unloading recruiting supplies from your vehicle.
• Lunch and refreshments throughout the day.

If you have questions, contact UD Career Services at 937-229-2045 or employerrelations@udayton.edu.

Employer Schedule

8 - 8:45 a.m.        Employer check-in
8:45 - 9:45 a.m.    Networking and interview scheduling with students & alumni
10 a.m. - Noon      20 minute interviews*
Noon - 1 p.m.        Lunch
1 - 3 p.m.              20 minute interviews, option to schedule in advance

*We encourage you to leave your schedule open in the morning, to be filled with interviews scheduled during the networking session. If you would schedule with any candidates further in advance, you can create an interview through Handshake. We recommend scheduling any interviews scheduled in advance during the afternoon session.

Steps for Scheduling Interviews

• Request an interview schedule in Handshake
• Select an "Open" interview schedule model to allow students and alumni to sign-up for open slots
• Link a new or existing position(s) to your schedule
• Contact Employer Relations with any questions (employerrelations@udayton.edu, 937-229-1845)

The University of Dayton strives to provide equal and easy access to programs and services for individuals with disabilities. Individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to attend are encouraged to contact Career Services (937-229-2045; employerrelations@udayton.edu) with their request.

At the University of Dayton, an internship is a part-time, preferably paid position during the school year (and/or full-time, preferably paid, during the summer months). An internship may be part of an educational program that is for credit and supervised by an academic unit, for transcripted, non-credit and supervised by Career Services, or part of a learning plan that the student develops for himself/herself. Each academic unit sets their own pre-conditions and requirements but, generally students must have completed 45 semester hours of study to participate.

Full-Time Internship

Fall and Spring Semesters

Student works 40 hours per week and does not register for classes during the semester.

Student is required to notify the university and contact his/her academic department or Career Services to be registered and maintain full-time student status on campus.

Student must register as an intern for the semester, complete required documents, obtain an employer evaluation at the end of the experience and submit a report about his/her internship.

Summer Semester

Student works 40 hours per week and does not register for classes during the semester.

Student is not required to notify the university to maintain full-time status, but may need to contact academic department if seeking credit.

Part-Time Internship

Fall and Spring Semesters

Student works under 40 hours per week, generally 15-20 hours, while also taking classes on campus.

Student is not required to notify the university to maintain full-time status, but may need to contact academic department if seeking credit.

Summer Semester

Student works under 40 hours per week, sometimes also taking classes on campus.

Student is not required to notify the university to maintain full-time status, but may need to contact academic department if seeking credit.

A co-op is a work experience related to a student’s major that occurs over multiple semesters, usually rotating a semester of classes with a semester of work with the same employer for a minimum of three semesters. The student requirements are the same as those for a full-time internship experience.

Hiring Engineering Students

Contact the Engineering Co-op & Internship Office to learn more about the process for hiring engineering students. Engineering co-op interview days are held in October and February. 

Hiring Business, Arts and Sciences Students

Contact Liz Seager, director of career services, to learn about opportunities for hiring business, arts and sciences students.

Interviews are held in the new Employer Engagement Center* with convenient parking and interview spaces with wireless Internet access. Dates are available throughout the fall and spring semesters. Schedules are entered into Handshake with your criteria, including a job description. Then, students and/or alumni meeting your minimum requirements register to interview in predetermined time-slots.

We recommend scheduling your dates between the time frame below:

• Fall Interviews (October - November): Schedule between May 1 - August 1
• Spring Interviews (February - April): Schedule between December 1 - January 15

Open Interview Schedules

Open interviews allow all students that meet the requirements an opportunity to sign-up for an interview time-slot on a first-come/first-serve basis until the schedule is full.

Pre-select interview schedules

Pre-select interviews allow all students that meet the requirements, an opportunity to request an interview. The company reviews the résumés of all interested applicants and invites specific students to interview. Once invited, students can sign-up for a time-slot.

room-only interview schedules

Room-only interviews allow an employer to reserve space for on-campus interviews and develop their own interview schedule prior to their visit to campus. Schedules may be built from résumés gathered through job postings, career fairs, tabling events or information sessions.

*The University of Dayton Career Services strives to provide equal and easy access to programs and services for individuals with disabilities. The Employer Engagement Center House has two floors, but it does not have an elevator. Technology-enabled rooms (e.g. computer, webcam) are also available upon request. Individuals requesting accommodations are encouraged to contact Career Services (937-229-2073; employerrelations@udayton.edu).

Information sessions are a great avenue for you to present more detailed information about your company, benefits and the application process. We encourage you to connect with a student organization for information or professional development sessions. These sessions are typically in the evening and may or may not be connected to an on-campus interview schedule.

A tabling event is an opportunity to set up a booth with promotional materials in the lobby area of one of our academic buildings. These areas have a high level of student traffic, and allow you to target specific majors by holding the event in an academic building. The setup is similar to a career fair, without the stress, and allows for a spotlight opportunity as your organization would be the only company hosting a table.

Please fill out a tabling request form to request a tabling event on-campus. 

Purpose

The purpose of the University of Dayton Career Services Employer Advisory Council is to provide an employer perspective, advice and recommendations to Career Services on programming and services. This includes, but is not limited to: new initiatives, Career Services' webpage, the latest trends in recruiting and hiring, brochures, handouts and other literature, the use of social networking sites, events and employer programming and the timing of events such as career fairs. 

relationship to career services

The relationship of the Employer Advisory Council to Career Services and the University of Dayton is to recommend policies, procedures and guidelines to the leadership of Career Services for the programs and services they provide to students, alumni and employers. 

meetings

Meetings will be held twice each year. Dates will be determined in advance at a time which is deemed as the most convenient for the majority of members. Topics for the meetings will be determined by Career Services with input from the Council prior to the meeting. An agenda will be sent in advance to all members. Generally, meetings will be three hours in length (9:00 a.m. - noon) and will include an optional networking lunch.

benefits

• Broaden your knowledge of the University of Dayton through presentations from University faculty, staff and students. 
• Connect with other employers around recruiting trends and best practices. 
• Share your perspective and expertise with the University of Dayton and fellow recruiters to elevate Career Services' programming and services. 
• Strengthen your connection to the campus community through in-person meetings and campus updates. 
• Promote your brand through the Employer Advisory Council webpage. 

expectations

• Meeting Attendance: We request your attendance at the two scheduled meetings each year. The meetings are three hours in length plus an optional networking lunch.
• Feedback: Your perspective and expertise are your most valuable contribution. We ask that you come prepared to actively participate in each meeting.

Members

• Abbot: Jenna Regan
• CareSource: Ashley Welch and Amber Salyers 
• Centerville City Schools: Daniel Tarpey 
• Cincinnati Children's Research Foundation: Amy Opoka and Uma Sivaprasad
• The Cincinnati Insurance Companies: Corey Watt
• Cornerstone Research Group, Inc.: Chrysa Theodore
• Cox First Media: Amanda Massey Gentry
• Crown Equipment Corporation: Kathy Davis
• Cummins Inc.: Katelyn Perera
• DHL Supply Chain: Cait Flickinger and Michelle Barquer
• Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc.: Grace Schmitmeyer
• Enterprise Mobility: Jake Osborne
• Fifth Third Bank: Tara Steed
• Fischer Homes: Elizabeth Breitenstein
• General Electric: CJ Carden
• Huseman Group: Josh Welsh
• Kohl's Corporation: Sarah Manley
• Kroger: Joshua Grace
• LCS: Rachel Huizenga and Nichole Sabatini
• LexisNexis: Alex Kenner and Amelia Plunkett
• Medpace, Inc.: Hannah Begley
• Premier Health: Jason Jones
• PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP: Julie Mims
• Reynolds and Reynolds: Kristin Dietz
• University of Dayton Human Resources: Kailee Copeland
• U.S. Navy Officer Engineering Programs: Lt. Nicholas Sollenberger
• Wright Patterson Air Force Base: Kyle Boehmer and Devon Aey

Paid Experiences

UD Career Services strongly encourages employers to offer paid experiences for students, although compensation for students during a work experience is at the discretion of the employer.

Not sure how much you should pay students during the internship? We encourage you to view our Career Services Statistics average salaries for our graduates by major or contact our office for intern salary data from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). We also recommend searching for similar internship job descriptions in your geographic area, through sites such as Indeed or Glassdoor, to find a range of competitive salaries. 

Unpaid Experiences

UD Career Services follows the guidelines and principles of the NACE regarding the posting of unpaid internship positions. Employers are strongly encouraged to review the resources below for more information and guidelines:

• NACE's Position Statement on Unpaid Internships
• United States Department of Labor

Credit as Compensation?

Employers who intend to require students to seek academic credit from the University instead of paying them during the internship experience are strongly encouraged to discuss this with the candidate prior to hiring him/her.

Not all academic departments award credit for internships, and students are required to pay the University per credit hour awarded. If participation in an official University program is a condition of employment, students may register for a zero-credit hour internship course that is transcripted and has academic requirements. For many students this is an expensive and unexpected cost, especially if the student does not need the credit hours to satisfy academic requirements (only to satisfy the employer's requirement).

For more information, please review the resources regarding unpaid internships or contact UD Career Services. 

Employers are encouraged to post internship, cooperative education, part-time and full-time jobs for students and alumni in Handshake free of charge. Students and alumni may submit a résumé either through Handshake or directly to the employer via email or the organization's website. Generally, postings are active for eight weeks.

Step 1: Create an account in Handshake

• Visit Handshake.
• Select the Employer account type.
• Fill out the information requested then click Sign Up.
• Enter your recruiting interests and Alma Mater then click Continue.
• Read the Employer Guidelines, Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
• If you're a third party recruiter select Yes.
• Verify your account via email.

Step 2: Post your job

• Click Post a Job from home dashboard.
• Review and update your Job Basics.
• Add the Job Details.
• Edit your School Selection to add schools then choose Create.
• Refer to this site for additional information.

All organizations are expected to comply with University of Dayton guidelines and federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to laws addressing:

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
• Immigration, including the anti-discrimination provisions of such laws
• Wages and hours of work

To recruit and engage with University of Dayton students in any manner for part time or full time employment, co-ops or internships, University of Dayton requires all organizations and/or employers to complete a profile within the Career Services online employer database, Handshake, and to acknowledge and follow the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Principles for Professional Practice in the recruiting process.

University of Dayton Career Services reserves the right to deny access to recruiting services at its discretion.

Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy

The University has in place a Nondiscrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy prohibiting discrimination on the basis of protected class status by faculty, staff, students and visitors. This means that the University of Dayton does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, familial status or any other protected category under applicable local, state or federal law, ordinance or regulation. Consult the Equity Compliance Office for additional information.

The facilities and services of the University of Dayton are available only to those employers whose practices are consistent with this policy. Use of the facilities or services of the University of Dayton is construed as an affirmation by the employer that it does not discriminate at any stage of the employment process. Anyone who encounters an employer whose practices do not conform to this expectation is encouraged to report the matter to the Employer Relations Team at employerrelations@udayton.edu (understanding that this team cannot promise confidentiality) or contact the University's Equity Compliance Office directly.

Department of Labor Compliance

We expect and require that all job postings be compliant with federal employment laws, as specified by the United States Department of Labor guidelines for internships under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Employers are reminded that the student should be the primary beneficiary of the experience, and the internship should provide training similar to that which would be given in an educational environment.

Alcohol

In compliance with University policies, organizations and/or employers should not serve alcoholic beverages at any functions held on campus. The use of alcohol by minors at any point during on-or-off-campus recruiting is prohibited. Any organization violating this policy will no longer be eligible to recruit at University of Dayton.

Cannabis

The University of Dayton adheres to United States federal law regarding marijuana. Organizations and/or employers whose primary business is in the cannabis industry are not permitted to post jobs in Handshake, or otherwise recruit on campus or virtually.

Commission

Organizations and/or employers offering commissions within their compensation structure should clearly state the compensation arrangement for these positions in job postings and thoroughly explain it during recruitment conversations and interviews with students and alumni. The following conditions must also be met:

• Candidates will not be required to pay upfront costs in order to obtain work with the organization.
• Any candidate leaving the organization will not be found to be in debt to the organization for training expenses or for "draw against commission" in lieu of salary in cases where it is alleged that commissions earned failed to cover the amount of the draw.

Inclement Weather Operation Plan

In cases of inclement weather, on-campus recruiting activities will proceed as planned unless the university is closed. Please visit https://udayton.edu/ for daily updates about the University's operating status.

Job Postings

Job postings in Handshake that exhibit one or more of the following criteria will be declined upon receipt:

• The posting is not for a specific position within a single organization.
• A fee for application, training, participation or other services rendered is required.
• The employer is a private individual with an unestablished business and no employment or work-for-hire contract.
• The position is based in home offices or private residences.
• The position's compensation is 100% commission based.
• The posting does not comply with federal, state and local laws.

Third Party Recruiters (Employment Agencies, Temporary Agencies, Search Firms, Staffing Agencies, Executive Recruiters)

The University of Dayton provides campus access to third party recruiting and staffing agencies on a limited basis through the Handshake system. In order to post open positions on Handshake, the agency must comply with the following conditions.

• The posting is for a specific position within a single organization.
• The name of the employing organization and the agency's status as a third party must be included in the job posting.
• Disclosure of any applicant information will not occur without obtaining prior written consent from the applicant. Under no circumstances can applicant information be used for purposes outside of the original recruitment purposes or sold to other entities.
• No fees are charged to the candidate for applications or other services rendered.
• Upon request, third party agencies will release information to University of Dayton Career Services to verify the legitimacy of open positions.

Third party recruiting agencies recruiting on behalf of clients are ineligible for all other campus recruiting activities. Third party recruiting agencies are eligible for campus career fairs if hiring for roles internal to their own organization only.

Unpaid Internships

We expect and require that all job postings be compliant with federal employment laws, as specified by the United States Department of Labor guidelines for internships under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Organizations and/or employers are reminded that the student should be the primary beneficiary of the experience, and the internship should provide training similar to that which would be given in an educational environment.