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Recruiting at the University of Kentucky

Posting Opportunities to UK

Handshake

Handshake, our career services system, allows you to post your opportunities, register for career fairs, and schedule on-campus interviews.

You will register for this system using this link.

  • Click “Sign up here” in the top right corner of the page.
  • You will select “Employer” and then fill out your information.  
  • This should only take about 5 minutes!

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Part-time Jobs

In addition to Handshake, we suggest reaching out to HR's Student Employment about posting with them.

 

Phone: (859) 257-8894

 

Email: studentemployment@email.uky.edu

HR student employment

UK International Students

You may receive resumes from international students who need sponsorship. Don't dismiss those applications out of hand; take a closer look! The precedent for international students to obtain temporary U.S. work authorization is longstanding and well-established, and the application process is straightforward. The International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) office provides leadership and expertise to UK students to facilitate employment authorization, which is approved by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service.  

U.S. Employer's Guide to Hiring International Students

UK Alumni

Job Club is a bi-weekly meeting held virtually. Each meeting focuses on great topics and share out job opportunities.  Hosted by The University of Kentucky Alumni Association and UK Human Resources STEPS Temporary Employment 

You can contact them at ukalumnicareer@uky.edu

UK's Wildcat Network

Success Starts Here

  • Contact the Employer Relations Team: Reach out to the Employer Relations team at the Stuckert Career Center to introduce yourself and your organization. Express your interest in creating a mutually beneficial partnership to enhance your brand's presence on campus.
  • Understand Campus Needs: Work with the Stuckert Career Center team and strategic partners to understand the needs and expectations of students and the university community. This can help you tailor your brand's offerings to align with the interests and aspirations of the students.
  • Offer Internships and Co-op Opportunities: One effective way to enhance your brand's presence on campus is by offering internship or co-op opportunities to students. These experiences can give students valuable real-world experience and help them become more familiar with your organization.
  • Participate in Career Fairs and Events: Attend career fairs and campus events organized by the Stuckert Career Center and college-based Career Services. These events provide an excellent platform to showcase your brand, meet potential candidates, and network with students and faculty.
  • Guest Speaking and Workshops: Consider offering to give guest lectures, workshops, or seminars related to your industry or field of expertise. This can establish your brand as an authority in your area and provide valuable knowledge to students.
  • Job Shadowing: Explore the possibility of hosting UK students through job shadowing. By helping them with career development and personal growth, and allowing them to experience your industry. 
  • Collaborative Projects: Collaborate with university departments on research or industry-specific projects. This not only benefits students but also creates positive associations between your brand and the university.
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All Campus Recruitment

Tori Summey

Stuckert Career Center - Employer Engagement Associate Director, Employer Engagement

Email
tori.summey@uky.edu
Phone
859-257-1525

Meghan Pippenger

Stuckert Career Center - Employer Engagement Employer Engagement Specialist

Email
meghan.pippenger@uky.edu
Phone
859-257-0550

Donna Gabbard

Stuckert Career Center - Experiential Education Assistant Director, Experiential Education

Email
donna.gabbard@uky.edu
Phone
859-323-8199

Campus Strategic Partners

Betsy Davies

Pigman College of Engineering Co-op & Career Office Associate Director of Career Development and Employer Relations

Email
betsy.davies@uky.edu
Phone
859.257.4178

Hayley Hollenberg

Gatton College of Business and Economics Employer Relations Manager

Email
hayley.hollenberg@uky.edu
Phone
859-257-0540

Tamika Tompoulidis

Lewis Honors College External Partnerships Associate

Email
tamika.tompoulidis@uky.edu
Phone
859-323-7940

Sara Paluemo

Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Center for Student Success Director of Employer Engagement

Email
spulmano@uky.edu
Phone
859-257-3469

Brooke Nowicki

College of Communication and Information CI Career Coordinator

Email
brooke.nowicki@uky.edu
Phone
(859) 218-3347

Nicole Keenan

College of Pharmacy Director of Student Success & Career Development

Email
nicole.keenan@uky.edu
Phone
859-257-5266

Amanda Brown

Student-Athlete Development Asst AD Student Athlete Development & Professional Advancement

Email
amanda.brown1@uky.edu
Phone
(859) 257-2762

Kim Kluemper

The Office of Business Engagement Director of Business Engagement

Email
kaklue2@uky.edu
Phone
859-257-6403

Caroline Francis

Alumni Career Services Director of Alumni Career Services

Email
cfrancis@uky.edu
Phone
859-562-2269

Greg Judd

Veterans Resource Center Associate Director, Student Communication & Services

Email
gregory.judd@uky.edu
Phone
(859) 257-1148