Job Boards for Universities
How universities and colleges can connect students with career opportunities.
Universities and colleges are natural operators of job boards. You have a captive audience of job seekers (students and alumni) and employers eager to reach them. A dedicated job board strengthens career services and builds lasting employer relationships.
Why universities need job boards
Serve students and alumni
Career development is a core mission:
- Internship opportunities for current students
- Entry-level positions for graduates
- Career advancement for alumni
- Industry connections throughout careers
Build employer relationships
Employers want access to your talent:
- Recruit from specific programs
- Build campus presence
- Hire for internships and full-time
- Connect with diverse talent pipelines
Demonstrate career outcomes
Employment data matters for:
- Accreditation requirements
- Prospective student recruitment
- Program evaluation
- Alumni engagement metrics
University job board features
Student-focused experience
Tailor the experience for students:
- Filter by internship vs. full-time
- Highlight alumni employers
- Feature on-campus recruiting events
- Integrate with career services
Employer verification
Ensure quality opportunities:
- Verify employer legitimacy
- Review postings before publication
- Remove inappropriate listings
- Build trusted employer database
Program alignment
Connect jobs to academics:
- Tag jobs by relevant major/program
- Feature industry partners
- Highlight experiential learning
- Support career exploration
Setting up a university job board
1. Define your scope
Decide what to include:
- Students only or include alumni?
- All programs or specific schools/colleges?
- All employers or vetted partners only?
- All job types or curated opportunities?
2. Integrate with career services
Align with existing processes:
- Complement (don't replace) career counseling
- Integrate with employer relations
- Connect to career fair registrations