Non-Discrimination Policy
PennWest University endeavors to provide an environment that respects, encourages and promotes the talents and contributions of all. The University values a community with a shared sense of purpose where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. PennWest University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavors, in the working environment and in the daily life of the University community.
Disclaimer
The Career Center at PennWest University serves only as a clearinghouse of information regarding job and internship opportunities. The listing of a position should not be interpreted as an endorsement. Students and alumni should personally research openings and agencies prior to entering into any contractual arrangements. Accordingly, PennWest University expressly disclaims any liability in connection with any potential or actual employment which results from any applicant’s response to any job posted on Handshake or in the Career Center.
NACE Principles for Professional Conduct
The PennWest University Career & Professional Development Center is a member of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE.) In accordance with our commitment to maintaining the standards of this organization, the career center expects students and employers to adhere to principles of college recruiting in the NACE Principles for Professional Conduct.
Job Postings
Handshake is a free service for employers to post career-related full-time and internship positions that are appropriate for individuals with or working toward a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Students and alumni create accounts on this system to access postings from employers.
Eligibility to Post Jobs:
- Third-party Recruiters: Third-party recruiters constitute employment agencies, search firms, contract recruiters, and resume referral firms. Third-party recruiters may post position announcements, however those that have fees for candidates/applicants will not be able to advertise positions through the center.
- Commission-only opportunities: Employers with commission-only opportunities must explicitly state the nature of the compensation in their job postings and all emails to candidates.
- Upfront Fees: Employers requiring upfront fees to be paid by candidates must state the nature and amount of those fees in their job postings and emails to candidates. Onetime application fees or costs (e.g., housing or living expenses for special internship programs) must also be specified.
- Volunteers: Organizations seeking to recruit volunteers for service-oriented roles should contact Campus Life and Student Engagement to connect with the appropriate campus representative.
- In-Home/Childcare Positions: The PennWest Career Center does not manage postings for in-home or private childcare roles. Only positions affiliated with an organization may be posted in Handshake.
On-Campus Recruiting (OCR)
Handshake is the online career management system that PennWest University utilizes to manage its On-Campus Recruitment Program, which focuses on full-time career and internship employment opportunities.
Eligibility to Participate in On-Campus Recruiting:
- Third-party recruiters may not participate in on-campus recruiting to conduct hiring on behalf of their clients. If a third-party firm is hiring employees for their own staff, they are eligible to participate.
- Network marketing recruiters or those employers requiring recruitment of other members for distribution of products or services (multilevel marketing) may not participate in on-campus interviews.
- Employers with commission-only jobs may participate in on-campus recruiting; however they must explicitly state the nature of the compensation in the job posting and all emails to candidates.
Guidelines for Employers Conducting On-Campus Recruiting (OCR):
- Eligible employers may submit an OCR request via Handshake. Schedule requests will be approved following the processes on each campus.
The Career Center professional staff reserves the right to investigate complaints by students about employers or jobs posted through the Career Center. If the Career Center determines that a complaint is justified, we may choose to deny employer services to the employer involved and may choose to report the offending organization to appropriate agencies. The Career Center will provide written notification to the employer should a situation warrant investigation.
