Employers
What best describes a Nazareth College graduate? It starts with their solid academic achievement, but it extends to their skills as critical thinkers, problem solvers, and changemakers! Our liberal arts-based curriculum challenges students to view their field from multiple angles, and often at a global level. In addition, our emphasis on service results in graduates who are ready and anxious to participate in the community at large.
Recruiting Options
We can support you to:
- Post a job or internship on Handshake
- Host a virtual Info Session via Zoom or your own preferred virtual meeting platform
- Conduct virtual/phone interviews with students
Services
Job Postings/Handshake
The Center for Life's work maintains a comprehensive web site called Handshake, which includes up-to-date information on employment opportunities for students and alumni. Postings include:
- full-time and part-time job vacancies
- summer employment opportunities
- internships, fellowships, and volunteer opportunities
To register your organization, go to Handshake, select "Sign up for an Account" and fill in required fields. Then select "Post a Job" to begin posting your opportunities. Alternatively, employers can email job notices directly to us at careers@naz.edu.
Job Fairs/Career Events
Virtual events are being explored during the public health emergency.
Nazareth College hosts on-campus job fairs and events including the Spring Job and Internship Fair and the Part-time Jobs Fair. Nazareth College also participates in collaborative events including the Rochester Area Teacher Recruitment Day. Please contact us for more information or registration materials.
Internships & Guided Projects
All Nazareth College students participate in experiential learning. Many chose to complete real-world learning experiences such as an internships or guided projects.The college provides direct financial support to first and second year students for unpaid internship opportunities via the SPARK Grant.
On-Campus/Virtual Recruitment
Virtual options are offered during the public health emergency.
The Center for Life's Work offers virtual interview opportunities by appointment. We will provide advertising, schedule appointments, and coordinate resume collection as requested. Contact Center for Life's Work at 585-389-2878 or Careers@naz.edu to request a virtual recruiting "visit."
Information Tables
ON HOLD during the public health crisis.
Employers wishing to staff an information table for students typically schedule this through Center for Life's Work. We will coordinate advertising your visit and making other on-campus arrangements once it is deemed safe to do so.
Teacher Credentials
Nazareth College graduates pursuing careers in education have established a file with the Center for Life's Work containing letters supporting their candidacy for employment. This is a useful tool in assessing the qualifications of Nazareth graduates. Be sure to ask our graduates if they have a credential file available.
New Hires
If you have Nazareth students joining your organization (interns or full-time), please be sure to update them on any changes that may impact their start dates, remote working options, or new or adjusted guidelines. We will encourage students to discuss their concerns and plans directly with employers.
Nazareth at a Glance
Post Jobs
Visit Handshake to post full- or part-time job opportunities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The Center for Life's Work provides services and plans programs for its students that comply with the Nazareth College policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, carrier status, genetic predisposition, or any other protected status.
