Job Posting Platforms
Colorado State University allows employers and community members to post full-time, part-time, internships, micro-internships and co-ops to current students and alumni using Handshake, Parker Dewey, and Community Jobs, depending on the following criteria.
Recruiting Requirements
All employers must be deemed legitimate organizations with a verifiable business name, physical address, email address, web address, phone number and the name of a contact who can be reached at the listed address(es). Foreign based businesses may be verified by the U.S. Department of State.
Employers must agree to abide by the National Association of Colleges and Employer (NACE) Principles for Ethical Professional Practice. Along with these Principles, employers must also meet the following criteria:
- Employers must have a current open position or anticipate specific job openings for college graduates or interns.
- Employers must not require any additional fees, other than professional licensure fees for career employees.
- Employers must comply with laws associated with local, state, and federal entities, including but not limited to equal employment opportunity compliance, CSU career services employer expectations, immigration, and affirmative action.
Recruiting Restrictions
Commission, Sales and Financial Industry Positions:
Career Services strives to provide CSU students with information that will connect them to job opportunities offering training, support, and structure in internships or entry-level positions appropriate for current students, recent graduates, and alumni. Career Services looks for positions that offer work experience related to a student’s major or career goals which will permit the student or alumni to continue building relevant skills on the job. Due to varying employment, business, and compensation models used by employers, Career Services will exercise discretion in working with those employers that comply with our established recruiting requirements. Commission-based sales, full-time opportunities, and paid summer or internship opportunities must comply with the following criteria:
- Hire for W-2 paid positions only.
- For-profit companies with door-to-door sales models are not eligible to utilize any CSU Career Services.
- Employers must provide training and ongoing mentoring to students or alumni hires.
- The employee is not responsible for the cost of marketing and advertising the product.
- With the possible exception of obtaining industry licenses, no up-front investment, out-of-pocket, non-refundable fees, purchase of goods, inventories, or sales leads are required.
- Compensation may not be dependent upon recruiting others.
- Employers may not require repayment of or reimbursement for training costs or draws-on-commission or cash advances on salary if the CSU student or alumni decides to leave the position for any reason.
1099/ Contract Work:
1099 positions can be posted but must include the following disclaimer statement in the job description:
“This is a 1099 position. Persons paid on a 1099 basis are independent contractors and are self-employed. Independent contractors are required to pay all self-employment taxes (Social Security & Medicare) as well as income tax. Independent contractors generally do not receive any type of employment benefits from the client. For more information please refer to irs.gov or talk with a tax professional.”
1099 independent contractor recruiting is not permitted at Career Fairs nor from using any other career services.
Third Party Recruiters:
The CSU Career Services uses the National Association of Colleges and Employers’ definition of third-party recruiters as “…agencies, organizations, or individuals recruiting candidates for temporary, part-time, or full-time employment opportunities other than for their own needs. This includes entities that refer or recruit for-profit or not-for-profit, and it includes agencies that collect student information to be disclosed to employers for purposes of recruitment and employment.”
We provide direct assistance to third-party recruiters that meet the following criteria:
- Must provide a full job/internship description for a valid, current, opening and disclose the nature of the relationship between the agency and the employer to Career Services staff. Although not required to be included in the posting itself, it is required that the name of the employer for which the third party is providing recruiting services be provided to Career Services. CSU will not solicit business away from third-party recruiters by attempting to deal directly with the employer. If CSU is already working with the named employer on recruiting efforts, this creates a conflict of interest and further exploration may be warranted.
- In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), any student or alumni information provided by CSU will be for the exclusive use of the third-party recruiter and the identified employer. Re-disclosure of student or alumni information obtained through Career Services is not permitted.
- Third-party recruiters must comply with all federal and state equal employment opportunity laws, including but not limited to Title VI and IX, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the CSU non-discrimination statement and career services employer expectations.
- Third-party recruiters are prohibited from charging any fees to students or alumni in exchange for services.
Unpaid Internships:
Internships are highly recommended by the Career Center, faculty and academic departments, but are not required by most academic programs toward graduation at Colorado State University. Employers with unpaid internships should check with their HR and legal counsel, referring to the Fact Sheet # 71: Internship Programs Under The Fair Labor Standards Act from the U.S. Department of Labor when considering internship compensation. If the internship is unpaid, employers must abide by the following requirements when posting in Handshake:
- Credit must not be a requirement to participate in the internship.
- Only in-person, internships will be considered if unpaid.
- Position description must include learning objectives and the following disclaimer:
“Please be sure to check with your college’s internship coordinator to see if this unpaid internship meets your internship requirements before accepting the position. “
For best practices when creating an internship, please check out NACE’s Guide to Internships.
International/ Out-of-US Positions:
We do not allow programs with cost-to-participate to post on Handshake. Please feel free to reach out to our Office of International Programs at https://international.colostate.edu/
For positions located out of the US, employers must include information disclose if your company covers relocation costs such as airfare and/or visa in the job description.
CSU also uses Interstide to post international positions.
Graduate School Programs:
CSU does not allow the posting of Graduate Student positions on Handshake due to the costs associated with these programs.
Recruiting isn’t allowed on Handshake, however, you can connect with Chase Weldon for more options of connecting with students.
Marijuana and Hemp:
As a recipient of federal funding, CSU Career Services is limited to posting jobs that comply with both federal and state laws. Organizations involved in the production and/or promotion of marijuana, which is or may be non-compliant with federal law, are not eligible to utilize CSU Career Services to recruit student or alumni employees. Employers involved in hemp production and research may be eligible to utilize Career Services if they can provide the following:
- Evidence that they are registered with the State of Colorado Department of Agriculture AND
- Information regarding the THC levels of the products they are selling
Career Services will work with the Office of General Counsel on an as-needed basis to ensure compliance with CSU policy and state and federal law.
Where to Post
What types of positions can be posted on Handshake?
Full-time Part-time Internships & co-ops that contain learning outcomes
Who can post in Handshake?
Registered businesses with current or upcoming opening for current students and/or alumni.
What kinds of positions can be posted in Handshake?
- Full-time, part-time, internship, co-op, positions can be posted to current students and alumni
- 1099 positions can be posted but must include the following disclaimer statement in the job description:
- “This is a 1099 position. Persons paid on a 1099 basis are independent contractors and are self-employed. Independent contractors are required to pay all self-employment taxes (Social Security & Medicare) as well as income tax. Independent contractors generally do not receive any type of employment benefits from the client. For more information please refer to irs.govor talk with a tax professional.”
- Commission-Only employment that has the following criteria:
- W-2 positions only
Provides training and ongoing mentoring to student or alumni hires. - Employee is not responsible for the cost of marketing and advertising of the product.
- No up-front investment, out-of-pocket, non-refundable fees, purchase of goods, inventories, sales leads required.
- Compensation may not be dependent on recruiting others.
- Employers may not require repayment of or reimbursement for training costs or draws on commission or cash advances on salary if the CSU student or alumni decide to leave the position for any reason.
- For-profit companies with door-to-door sales models are not eligible to utilize CSU Career Services.
- W-2 positions only
- Unpaid positions must include learning outcomes and abide by the Department of Labor’s Fair Labor Standards Act.
- 3rd party recruiters must provide us with the name of the organization in the comments (not visible to public).
What else can be done in Handshake?
- Post jobs and internships
- Register for Career Fairs
- Post virtual events
- Engage with students
- Request space for on campus interviews
- and much more
Who do I contact with questions?
- Please email career_campusemp@colostate.edu
What types of positions can be posted on Parker Dewey?
Paid, micro-internships for current students and/or alumni.
What is a micro-internship?
A micro-internship is a short-term project that can be completed within 5-40 hours, typically due within a week to a month. These projects require no on-boarding and can be completed by a college student with minimal instruction. These are important but low-risk tasks that can be completed either on-site or remotely.
Why should I hire a student for a micro-internship?
Not only is this a great way to support our students, it also provides you with immediate support and complements your campus recruiting efforts.
Who do I contact if I have any questions?
Please email career_sedevo@colostate.edu
Who can use this platform?
This is for local (within 15 miles of campus) non-registered employers (local individuals, families) offering paid, part-time job opportunities. Examples of appropriate positions include:
- Childcare
- Tutoring
- Personal Care (assistance with daily living), etc.
How is my job posted?
Complete the online form. Positions will be posted at the discretion of the Career Center.
How long will my job be posted?
All positions are posted for 30 days and are listed as open until filled.
How much do I have to pay?
Only positions paying at least minimum wage will be posted. An hourly wage must be disclosed in the ad.
Who do I contact if I have any questions?
Please email career_campusemp@colostate.edu
