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The Career Development Center at JBU provides a link from your company to our outstanding graduates.
Employer Recruiting Information
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Recruit JBU students for your company.
Start your recruitment by posting your opportunities on Handshake where you can connect with students and alumni. Learn more in our Handshake Guide for Employers. Check out our Job Listing Guidelines as well. To promote your listings, consider an Employer Spotlight (listed below in “Partner with Us.”
JBU Facts
Learn more about JBU students with this quick glance JBU Facts.
Academic Programs
Students at John Brown University gain diverse skills from their classroom, community, and internship experiences. Explore our undergrad programs and graduate programs.
Intercultural Engagement
JBU is committed to preparing the next generation of Christian leaders to learn from and about, and lead and serve in, increasingly diverse communities, both regionally and internationally. More Info
Post to JBU Handshake
Start your recruitment by posting your opportunities on Handshake where you can connect with students and alumni. Learn more in our Handshake Guide for Employers. Check out our Job Listing Guidelines as well. To promote your listings, consider an Employer Spotlight (listed below in “Partner with Us.”
Employer Networking Opportunities
Campus Visit for Employers/Grad Schools
Explore our Employer/Grad School Visit Guide. As an employer, you can schedule a visit during the semester. Please register at least 2 weeks in advance to allow us to prepare for your arrival. We look forward to your engagement with our students!
Cost:
1st campus visit each semester: FREE
Returning visit each semester: $15 fee
Employer Networking Events
We offer networking events for students and alumni to meet professionals, explore career paths, and connect with job, internship, and educational opportunities aligned with their career goals. To learn more, visit our Networking Events page. You can also schedule your own virtual events on Handshake. See our Virtual Event Guide for more info.
Partner With Us
Employer partners are companies, organizations, and graduate schools that partner with John Brown University to enhance their recruitment of JBU students. This program fosters connections between employers and talented JBU students. We have Gold, Silver, and Bronze Partners as well as an Employer Spotlight. Click on the links for more info or email us at cdc@jbu.edu. You can also skip below to the Employer Partnership FAQ.
What are employer partnerships?
Employer partners are companies, organizations, and graduate schools that have opted into a partnership with John Brown University in order to increase their interactions and recruitment of JBU students. This program exists to foster connections between companies and talented, passionate students at JBU.
Employer Partnership FAQ
Are there different levels of employer partners?
Yes - Gold, Silver, and Bronze, plus Employer Spotlight options. Each level offers different benefits to support recruitment and student engagement at JBU.
Why partner with the JBU Career Development Center?
Our partnership program increases your visibility and helps you connect with JBU students and alumni. It's designed to support effective, targeted recruiting.
What benefits do all levels have?
All partners receive a recruitment strategy session, outreach to JBU faculty, and increased visibility through on-campus promotion, social media, and job blast emails.
What is the difference between the Gold, Silver, and Bronze partnerships?
Partnership levels vary by the number of recruitment and promotional opportunities. See details for a full comparison. Look here for more information on all the perks.
How do I choose the right level?
Gold is ideal for maximum engagement, including more social media promotion and connections with faculty and student organizations. Bronze is best for more limited, occasional promotion.
Is becoming an Employer Partner worth it?
We were so impressed with them [interns] both—their work ethic, spiritual maturity, and professionalism were a benefit to the ministry!" —Mary Salazar, Internship Program Manager, Focus on the Family.
Most partners choose to renew for a second year as they see value in increased visibility, targeted outreach, and successful recruitment efforts.
How do I get the most out of my Employer Partnership?
- Plan your recruitment strategy and timing.
- Collaborate with CDC staff to showcase your brand.
- Use your benefits throughout the year.
- Stay active on Handshake - update jobs, message students, and create events.
Last summer, we had two interns from JBU and we were so impressed with them both. Their work ethic, spiritual maturity, and professionalism were a benefit to the ministry and we were sad to see them go!
Mary Salazar
Internship Program Manager, Focus On The Family
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Policy Information
JBU does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, military status, or age in the administration of its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, employment, educational programs, or activities.
John Brown University is a leading private Christian university, training students to honor God and serve others since 1919. Arkansas’ top-ranked regional university (U.S. News) and No. 2 private university (The Wall Street Journal), JBU enrolls more than 2,500 students from 34 states and 43 countries in its traditional undergraduate, graduate, online and concurrent education programs. JBU offers over 50 undergraduate majors, with top programs including business, nursing, visual arts, engineering, teacher education, psychology, computer science, construction management, graphic design, family and human services, and engineering. Twelve graduate degrees are available in business, counseling and cybersecurity.
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