Employer Resources

The University of Southern Indiana utilizes Symplicity Career Services Management software. Students know it as Career Launch. Employers can request an account to post internships and jobs at no charge.

Request an account (free version)
Log In with an existing account (free version)
Symplicity Recruit One Stop account (paid version)

Full-Time Jobs

When posting a position, keep in mind current students/alumni are seeking professional experiences related to their degree. Career Services and Internships reserves the right to post/not post a position based on current students' and alumni needs. Our more competitive majors such as engineering often have full-time job offers one or more semesters before they graduate. Plan to post your jobs early and attend USI Career Events to reach these students.

Internships

Internships can be posted in the same manner as jobs.

Part-Time Jobs

Career Services and Internships coordinates a student employment referral program. We post your part-time or summer vacancies for registered students for your consideration. As always, there is no charge for this service.

Basis of Compensation

For employers to participate in our job postings or recruiting, they must offer bona fide positions that do not require new hires to pay a fee for training or other job-related expenses. Employers who compensate employees based solely on commission (i.e. without a base salary as well) must clearly disclose this information in the job description. Employers who compensate employees based on partial commissions must disclose accurate estimates of expected earnings in their job descriptions. They must also present an accurate base salary/expected first-year salary at that time.

Non-Discrimination Policy

The University of Southern Indiana makes its services available to employers who do not unlawfully discriminate in the selection of employees on the basis of national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Internships and cooperative education link the classroom with the workplace to provide an education with career relevance. The program provides students with direct, hands-on training, preparing them to enter the workforce with experience. Hosting a student intern can be a rewarding experience for all parties involved when the program is created and executed well.

Internships should be related to a student's degree and flexible with their class schedule. Co-ops can be designed for full-time work with a break in a student's course schedule. Contact USI Career Services for more information. Review our Developing an Internship Program guide for specific details.
Employers who hire interns or co-op students reap many benefits including:
- Opportunity to evaluate a potential employee prior to making a long-term commitment
- Quality source of motivated workers
- Enhanced cost-effectiveness of recruitment and training methods to cover fluctuating personnel needs
- Enhanced relation with colleges and students
- Benefit from an intern's ingenuity, knowledge of technology, and desire to learn more about real-life work experiences
Early Graduates - Many students now enter college as a sophomore with dual credits earned in high school. Because of this, the year to graduate may be shorter than traditional timelines. Employers should keep this in mind and may want to consider freshmen or sophomores for internships that historically went only to upperclassmen.
Internship Time Frame - Most internships are for a set period of time and are part-time. Usually one semester or summer. It can be extended or renewed upon agreement of the employer and student. Co-ops are set up differently. Most of them are designed for students to work full-time during a semester and take a break from classes. The next semester the student will not work and will only take classes. Followed by another semester of full-time work and then a final semester of classes before graduating. This format can vary greatly depending on the industry and employer. A majority of the experiences available to students are internships, not co-ops.
Guidelines for UNPAID Internships
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Guidelines for Third-Party Recruiting Firms

Career Success Center – University of Southern Indiana

The University of Southern Indiana (USI) Career Success Center is committed to facilitating ethical and transparent recruiting practices that serve the best interests of our students and alumni. Third-party recruiting agencies, staffing firms, and search consultants must adhere to the following guidelines in order to engage with USI students through our events, job boards, or campus programming.

Definition of a Third-Party Recruiter

A third-party recruiter is defined as an individual or organization that recruits candidates for employment opportunities on behalf of another organization (e.g., staffing agency, search firm, headhunter, temp agency, or contract recruiter).

Eligibility to Recruit at USI

Third-party recruiters may participate in USI recruiting activities if they meet all of the following conditions:

Client Disclosure

The recruiting firm must clearly disclose the identity of the employer they represent and the position they are recruiting for.
This information must be provided to Career Success Center staff and, upon request, to candidates.

No Fees to Candidates
- The recruiter and/or employer may not charge any fees to student or alumni candidates at any point during the recruitment or hiring process.
Job Postings and Events
- All job postings must be for specific, current vacancies.
- Positions must comply with all federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Positions must not involve commission-only compensation, multi-level marketing (MLM), or independent contractor roles without full disclosure and approval.
- Participation in career fairs, info sessions, and other USI-sponsored events is subject to space availability and may incur a registration fee.
Data Privacy and Use
- Student information may only be used for the purpose of filling the posted position. Resumes or personal data may not be shared, stored, or used for other purposes without explicit consent from the student and approval from the Career Success Center.
Equal Opportunity Compliance
- All employers and third-party recruiters must comply with the University’s non-discrimination policies and all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations.

Posting Process

Third-party firms must:

Register and create an employer account through our job portal, Career Launch (Symplicity).
Complete a Third-Party Recruiter Disclosure Form provided by the Career Success Center.
Submit detailed job descriptions that include the client/employer name and full position information.

Career Fair Participation

We evaluate third-party participation on a case-by-case basis. Approval is contingent on:

Full disclosure of the client employer.
Clarity that the agency is not marketing services or recruiting students for placement into a talent pool.
Adherence to the above guidelines.

Violations and Restrictions

Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in suspension or permanent removal of recruiting privileges through the Career Success Center.

Employer Information Tables -We provide this opportunity for employers to come on campus and meet USI students. They will promote job and internship opportunities within their organizations.

Located in the lobby of a specific college or inside/outside the University Center
10 am - 2 pm
Employers may request one per semester
Contact us to schedule and give us your first and second date requests so we can check availability
Must be scheduled 3-4 weeks in advance
No charge

Employer Information Sessions/Open House -Employers use this opportunity to meet potential employees or interns. On-campus information sessions can be group sessions or 1:1 meetings between students and recruiters. These events might also include an employer Open House on or off-campus for specific majors.

Located within a classroom or meeting space
Reserved for 1-2 hours between the hours of 9 am - 3 pm
You can provide food or drinks for students who attend. However, they must be purchased through our campus supplier. Contact us for details.
Employers may request one per school year
Must be scheduled 4-5 weeks in advance
No charge for the room, but the employer pays for all food or drink provided

Log in to Symplicity (Career Launch) to request an Information Table or Information Session via the EVENTS tab or email us.

On-Campus Recruiting -Employers often come on campus to do interviews for internships and jobs. Students will be invited to these events via email based on major and qualifications.

3-4 weeks in advance - Contact us to check availability for on-campus interview space
Employers will post their jobs on Symplicity (Career Launch) to accept applications 3-4 weeks in advance
Review applicants
8-10 days before your interview date, notify Career Services which students you wish to interview.
7 days before the interview date, those students will be notified and invited to select an interview time in Symplicity (Career Launch)
2 days before the interview date, you can view the interview schedule by logging into your Symplicity account.
On your scheduled interview day, you'll arrive at our office and will have reserved space to conduct your interviews. Our staff will greet students and let you know when they've arrived for each interview.

Part-Time Job Fair -Each fall, usually the first week of classes, we host this fair to connect students with companies hiring for part-time jobs. Positions must be less than 25 hours per week and flexible to work with a student's class schedule. Students can find more details on Career Launch. Employers can contact us to register.

Policy for sharing Jobs and Internships through Career Services

Purpose:
The Career Success Center at the University of Southern Indiana aims to connect students with quality employment and internship opportunities. While we strive to support all students in their job search, we are unable to share every job or internship on our social media. This policy outlines the criteria, selection process, and limitations for job and internship advertisements through the Career Success Center social media accounts and email communications.

How to Submit a Job or Internship for Consideration:
Employers interested in having their job or internship shared should contact Career Services directly via email . The Career Success Center staff reserves the right to determine which positions are promoted based on the criteria below and current posting capacity.

Eligibility Criteria:
To be considered for promotion via the Career Success Center, job and internship postings must meet the following criteria:

Alignment with Student Interests – Positions must be relevant to current USI students' academic programs and career interests.
Legitimate and Professional Opportunities – Employers must be established organizations offering legitimate paid or unpaid positions with clear job descriptions.
Equal Opportunity Employers – Employers must comply with equal employment opportunity standards and follow ethical hiring practices.
Proximity & Accessibility – While remote positions are considered, priority is given to opportunities within Indiana and the surrounding region.
Internship Standards – Internships must offer meaningful work experiences and, when applicable, align with academic program guidelines.

Selection Process:
Due to the volume of job and internship postings received, the Career Success Center will share a limited number of opportunities each semester. The selection process will be as follows:

Prioritization of Employer Partners – Employers who actively engage with USI students through career fairs, on-campus recruiting, and partnerships will receive higher consideration.
Industry & Major Representation – We will ensure a diverse selection of postings across various industries and academic disciplines.
Student Demand – Opportunities in high-demand fields or industries where students express interest will be given preference.

Posting Limits & Frequency:
Career Success Center staff will share job and internship postings at our discretion.