Recruit Our Students

Employers are encouraged to post internships and full-time positions through Handshake, our primary recruiting platform used by students and alumni to search for opportunities, connect with employers, and explore career pathways. Handshake allows organizations to promote opportunities directly to Ellis students, manage applications, register for career events, and build their presence on campus through employer branding and engagement tools.

You can create a free employer account. When you create a posting in Handshake, you are able to target the specific majors you are looking for in one posting. For assistance, please utilize Getting Started with Handshake - Employers.

In addition to posting positions, employers may submit job links, flyers, recruiting materials, and event announcements to be featured in our weekly Career Services newsletter distributed to students. Employers can also expand their visibility and engagement by joining our Career Services LinkedIn group and connecting directly with the student community.

If you have information you would like featured in our newsletter, please email us.

Facilitated Internships at The Ellis School provide employers with a structured, supervised pathway to engage talented students while supporting meaningful, real-world learning experiences. Supported through an employer-funded stipend model and administered by The Ellis School, these internships are designed to align academic learning with professional practice in a variety of business settings.

Facilitated Internships are stipend-based opportunities in which students earn 3 academic credit hours while completing a minimum of 160 work hours (typically at least 10 hours per week during the fall and spring semesters). The stipend is distributed through the student’s UNM Bursar Account, helping ensure a consistent and supported internship experience for both students and employers. These opportunities are available to both undergraduate and graduate students.

By participating in Facilitated Internships, employers can develop early access to emerging talent, contribute to student professional growth, and strengthen their pipeline for future hiring needs. These internships are especially valuable for organizations seeking structured, academically integrated experiences that combine hands-on work with clear learning outcomes.

Employers interested in participating in Facilitated Internships can collaborate with the Ellis Employer Engagement team to structure internship roles, align learning objectives with organizational needs, and connect with qualified students prepared to contribute in professional environments.

Employers who are actively hiring may also have the opportunity to participate in our Strategic Career Planning course, allowing organizations to engage directly with students in a classroom setting and share insights about career pathways, industry trends, and current hiring needs.

The Ellis School of Business Leadership values strong partnerships with employers and organizations that are committed to supporting student career development and experiential learning opportunities. Through employer partnerships, organizations can build meaningful connections with students, increase brand visibility on campus, and engage with future talent through a variety of recruitment and educational initiatives.

Partnership opportunities may include participation in career fairs and networking events, classroom engagement, employer panels, information sessions, sponsorship opportunities, and targeted programs designed to connect employers with specific student populations and areas of study. Employers may also work with our team to develop or formalize internship programs that provide students with meaningful hands-on experience while supporting organizational talent and workforce development goals.

Our Employer Engagement team works collaboratively with employer partners to create customized engagement strategies that align with organizational hiring needs while supporting student success and professional growth.

Employer information sessions provide organizations with the opportunity to present to students in a more structured setting. These sessions are ideal for sharing information about your company culture, career opportunities, internship programs, and recruiting timelines while building brand awareness on campus.

Employers actively recruiting students and alumni may schedule interviews on campus to connect with candidates in a convenient and professional setting. Our team can assist with coordinating interview schedules and logistics to support your hiring efforts.

Networking events allow employers to build meaningful connections with students through conversations focused on career exploration, industry insights, and professional development. These events may include panels, mixers, or career-focused discussions designed to encourage engagement in a more interactive environment.

We also offer smaller, targeted programs designed to connect employers with specific student populations, academic disciplines, or areas of interest. These customized opportunities allow organizations to engage with students whose backgrounds, skills, and career goals align closely with their hiring needs.