
Co-op for Employers
Our value proposition for employers
Our value proposition for employers
We proudly embody diversity and inclusion. We enroll and graduate significant numbers of students who are the first in their families to attend college, hail from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and/or belong to underrepresented groups. Click here to read about our recent recognition as a the Top 20 University by Minority Engineer.
We lead in academic excellence and student success. We regularly achieve top rankings for academics and student success, and we are also one of three Carnegie-classified R1 research institutions in New Jersey, along with Princeton University and Rutgers University. But don't take our word for it — click to see the rankings for yourself!
We invest in partnerships that match shared interests and needs. From internships to co-ops, capstone sponsorships to research partnerships, academic leadership committees to alumni talent recruitment, our ideal corporate partnerships are deep, broad, and lasting.
Recommended date to post positions: Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Deadline to post positions: Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Recommended date to begin interviews: Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Engineering Co-op Fair & in-person interviews: Friday, March 24, 2023
Recommended date to conclude interviews: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Deadline to make offer: Monday, May 1, 2023
SAMPLE CO-OP JOB DESCRIPTION
FALL or SPRING CO-OP (Newark College of Engineering students)
(for repeat posting, use “seasonal”)
WHO WE ARE:
Our mission is…
YOUR COMPANY, Inc. (www.website.com) is a leading privately-owned company located in City, NJ. We focus on development and commercialization of innovative medicines that address patient needs. We have >150 US and International patents and applications and have marketed several branded and generic products in the U.S., have licensed our products in the US and international markets, and have a robust pipeline of innovative products employing our proprietary science and technology.
Our science and technology make us unique, but it is our team members that set us apart; they are the engine that fuels our passion and innovation. Our company understands the criticality of operating a successful business and take pride in the company’s success. But of equal importance to each member of the team is how we interact with one another on a daily basis. We believe in each other and we believe in respectful and open, honest communications to help support individual and team success.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
We have an exciting Co-Op opportunity for an NJIT graduate or undergraduate student in our _______ department. The department focuses on _____ process to assure they meet required specifications and quality standards. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a small, but productive, ________. It is a paid assignment, eligible for appropriate college credit that runs from approximately _____ to ______. This position will require 32 to 40 HRS/WEEK MONDAY – FRIDAY.
Selected candidate will train with, and work closely alongside staff and managers to perform:
WHAT YOUR TRAINING INCLUDES:
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES:
WAGES AND BENEFITS
Salary / wage is _____ hourly.
Company, Inc. offers a competitive compensation package. Examples.
To build and enhance our diverse workforce, we encourage applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, women, LGBTQ, etc. Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #LI-DNI
Follow the steps below to create a new job posting.
1. Click Post a Job from your home dashboard, or click Jobs on the left navigation bar to access the Jobs page, then click the blue button Create Job in the upper-right corner of the page.
Best Practice: the more fields you complete, the more well defined your job posting will be!
2. The Basics tab:
Schedule a virtual info chat based on my availability
Learn more in Availability Calendars for Virtual Info Chats.
3. Once you're finished with the Job Basics, click the blue button Next, located in the lower middle of the screen, or click the Details tab.
The Basics tab:
4. Once you're finished with Job Details, click Next, or click directly on the Job Preferences tab.
Note: all of these preferences are optional, and none of the preferences you add to this page will block students from applying for your job. Handshake will state which candidates meet all of your preferences, and those who don't. For more information on this, refer to Understanding Job and Applicant Preferences.
The Preferences tab:
Communication
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5. Once you're finished setting up your Job Preferences, click Next or click on the Schools tab.
The Schools tab:
6. Once the schools have been added, click Next or on the Preview tab.
The Preview tab:
Check to confirm that all of the information is correct. If you're happy with the job preview, click Save in the lower right corner to save the job and send your posting out to schools to be reviewed.
Once the job has been saved, Handshake will automatically tag up to three job roles based on the title and description. For more information, refer to About Job Roles (Employers).
If you'd like to make sure your job is posted successfully, refer to Confirming Your Job is Posted Successfully.
Tip: Check out the student perspective on applying in Apply for a Job in Handshake.
Any upcoming events that your company is attending at a school will be promoted on the job posting for students. To host an event at a school, check out How to Request an Event.
If the job posting is connected to a career fair registration, the fair will be promoted on the job posting for students at that school. For more information on registering for a career fair, refer to Registering for a Fair.
Note: an event or fair must be less than 60 days away to be promoted on a job posting. If your company is attending multiple events or career fairs at a school, only the most upcoming event or fair is displayed on the job posting. Once the promoted event/fair passes, it will automatically be removed and the next soonest is applied.