Recruit Our Students to Build a Strong Talent Pipeline
At St. Edward’s, the Office of Career and Professional Development is excited to partner with employers to help strengthen your recruiting efforts. Our top-tier recruiting services connect you with outstanding students and alumni with the skills, passion and dedication needed to help your business thrive
Guided by our Strategic Plan 2027, St. Edward’s is committed to ensuring that 100% of our students have access to Advanced Experiential Learning in the Austin community and beyond. These opportunities immerse students in hands-on experiences, internships, research projects, and service and leadership activities that result in measurable benefits for students, employers and their communities.
We welcome joining forces with you to educate creative and innovative talent who want to learn about business while contributing to your organization’s success.
Looking to recruit Hilltoppers? We’re here to help.
Take a moment to tell us about your interests. We’ll get back to you right away.
Ways to Partner with St. Edward’s
Engaging with and recruiting recent or soon-to-be graduates is a smart tactic for discovering fresh talent that may one day be employed by your company. Here’s how your business can collaborate with St. Edward’s to foster a more skilled pipeline of future employees and leaders.
Use Handshake to Recruit Hilltoppers
Handshake, the official job platform of St. Edward’s, is an easy-to-use, customizable tool for recruiting current students and alumni. Hilltoppers are well-versed in Handshake, making it their go-to resource for jobs and internships.
- Post Jobs and Internships: Customize your company profile and post current openings for internships, entry-level positions, part-time and full-time jobs, and volunteer opportunities.
- Participate in Job and Internship Fairs: Join more than 200 employers who visit the hilltop each year to recruit student interns and employees. Use Handshake to sign up and reserve your space at our internship and career fairs held on campus twice a year.
Highlight Your Brand on Campus
No doubt, there are students at St. Edward’s who are eager to know more about your industry. Increase your brand awareness by hosting an informal information session on campus that spotlights your organization. You’ll meet and network with a select group of students who want to learn about your company, industry trends and career possibilities.
Lead a Career-Skills Workshop
At St. Edward’s, our personalized education prepares students to pursue their passions. We encourage employers to join us in helping students enhance their career readiness and land their dream job. Consider leading a hands-on workshop that covers skills and coursework recommendations relevant to your field, such as abilities in communication, critical thinking, technology, leadership, teamwork, resume content and more.
Host a Career Trek
Give students a behind-the-scenes look at your company through our Career Trek program. Career Treks immerse students in real-life work environments and allow them to network with working professionals and learn about different career paths in business. It’s an ideal way for students to explore what it’s like to work with your company, either as interns during their time at St. Edward’s or as full-time employees after graduation.
Employers We Work With
St. Edward’s is proud to collaborate with a diverse range of Austin’s corporate, nonprofit and governmental organizations. These partnerships offer students practical experiences that help propel them toward achieving their personal and professional goals. Here are just a few of our valued partners:
Ascension Texas
City of Austin
Foundation Communities
H-E-B
Whole Foods
Moody Center
Deloitte
Texas Parks and Wildlife
Tell Us How You Would Like to Collaborate
Learn more about the value of recruiting St. Edward’s University students. Contact our Career and Professional Development team. We look forward to working with you!
Jessica Waites
Associate Director, Career and Professional Development
Office: 512-448-8710 jwaites@stedwards.edu
Brittany Stansel
Senior Director, Career and Professional Development
Office: 512-448-8652 bstansel@stedwards.edu
Disclaimers and Guidelines
St. Edward’s appreciates your interest in recruiting our students and alumni. Please review these important Career and Professional Development policies about our recruiting services.
Recruiting Policies (PDF)
Employer Eligibility and Use Policy (PDF)
St. Edward’s at a Glance
Just like your organization, our many achievements and awards only tell one part of the story. Connect with our Career and Professional Development team, diverse students, and dynamic faculty, and learn how our organizations align.
