Career Services offers a multitude of avenues for employers to connect with our outstanding students and alumni and find the perfect candidate for their workforce.
At UAH, our greatest asset is our students. We take pride in the talented graduates we prepare and remain committed to supporting them as they launch and grow their careers with leading employers. Charger Path, powered by Handshake, is a primary gateway for connecting students with opportunities. By posting your openings on this platform, you position your organization to engage directly with motivated UAH students eager to contribute and succeed.
Charger Path - Your Free Recruiting Resource
Aside from posting positions and reviewing student applications, Charger Path can also be used to schedule workshops, information sessions, and on-campus recruiting events to reach potential candidates. Once you request an event, Career Services will contact you immediately and work with you to accommodate your needs.
Employer Information
On-campus student employment is limited to currently enrolled, degree-seeking UAH students. In order to be eligible for student employment, candidates must be at least 16 years old, high school graduates, and maintain a minimum GPA and enrollment requirement with Academic Good Standing. For more information on eligibility and standard on-campus hiring procedures, visit the Student Employment webpage.
Currently enrolled students may also be eligible for Federal Work Study (FWS). This is a federally funded, need-based program that provides students with part-time employment. Eligibility is determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Renewal FAFSA and is based on the federal need analysis report. FWS is available to UAH undergraduates with financial need who are enrolled in at least 6 credit hours. For more information on FWS eligibility and hiring procedures, visit the Student Employment webpage or contact chargerstudentemployment@uah.edu.
In order to be eligible for on-campus employment, students must maintain F-1 student status. Students are generally eligible to work a cumulative of 20 hours per week on-campus during the fall and spring academic terms and full-time during holidays or school vacation periods, provided the student intends to enroll in at least 6 credit hours during the academic term following the vacation period. This 20-hour total includes hours spent working on an assistantship. It is strongly recommended that students meet with an international student advisor prior to beginning any on-campus employment to ensure compliance with immigration regulations. For more information on international student employment, visit the Student Employment webpage or contact the International Student and Scholar Office at isss@uah.edu.
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Tabling is a form of informal in-campus recruiting located in high student traffic areas or located in academic buildings associated with your targeted majors or programs of study. As an employers, you are able to interact with students between classes and increase brand awareness of your company at UAH.
Information sessions are a presentation style recruitment event that allows a broad overview of your company and what kinds of majors, and students your company targets through recruitment. These can last between 30 minutes to an hour.
Workshops are a way to connect with UAH students by presenting ideas on a topic that you choose. This could include resume building, networking tips, or a specialized topic based on your company expertise.
The purpose of i4 is to purposefully match students with employer partners that view these students as potential employees. It is an in-depth introduction to the organization and allows the employer partner to engage with students on a deeper level than the traditional recruiting strategies. i4 is broken down into four phases: introduce, inspire, integrate, and invest. After three years, the employer will have participated in one full life cycle of the program, with a different student cohort in each of the phases. For application updates, contact i4@uah.edu.
Co-Ops
Cooperative Education opportunities are degree related and are supervised by professionals. These positions are always paid and are offered to students for multiple semesters. Work assignments can alternate with school semesters (alternating program) or run simultaneously with school semesters (parallel program).
Because experiential learning programs are academic programs, we work in conjunction with the Student Success Center, which means we also focus on our students' academic progress. We want to make sure that students are receiving the support they need academically while they are receiving outstanding experience in their field. When students work through our office, we help ensure that they stay on a positive track toward graduation.
Co-ops and internships should run concurrently with the university's academic calendars.
Internships
Internships can be credit bearing or non-credit bearing. To receive credit for an internship, a student must have a complete job description to present to his/her advisor for approval. Once the position has been approved, the student may begin employment based upon the employer's needs.
Internships are one-semester work assignments that are degree related and supervised by professionals. These positions are typically paid and are generally offered during the summer. Please notify Career Services when presenting a job offer to a student for either co-ops or internships.
Events and Programs
All-Majors Career Fair
The All-Majors Career Fair is the largest student/alumni and employer events on campus. Reserve a booth and come meet hundreds of highly qualified candidates to fill your job openings. Complete details can be found on the Career Fair webpage.
Employers' Guide to Career Fair
Nursing Career Fair
The Nursing Career Fair is held semi-annually at the beginning of both the Fall and Spring semesters.
Job Fairs
Job Fairs are held on campus semi-annually, during the first week of the Fall and Spring semesters. The Job Fair provides employers an opportunity to recruit students for positions that aren't directly related to their major program of study, but affords valuable work experience and transferable skills for future career endeavors.
On- Campus Interviews
On-Campus Interviews are held the day after the Career Fair in both the Fall and Spring semesters. We will work with you to schedule locations, time slots, and serve as a point of contact for students that are selected to interview. Student interviews can be coordinated throughout the semester as long as one weeks’ notice is given. The price for on-campus interviews is $100.00.