Job postings must be actual, current openings for internships, cooperative education positions, and/or traditional, W-2 or 1099 full- or part-time employees.
Visit our Employer Handshake Information webpage for login information.
Note: The College of Optometry handles their job postings directly. Please contact Linda Stein, steinli@umsl.edu
According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), an internship is defined as:
A form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting. Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths; and give employers the opportunity to guide and evaluate talent.
To ensure that an experience whether it is a traditional internship or one conducted remotely or virtually—is educational, and thus eligible to be considered a legitimate internship by the NACE definition, all the following criteria must be met:
This site does not post positions that are purely unpaid or volunteer opportunities (unless it is an unpaid internship that meets all internship guidelines listed above.) You may refer local volunteer opportunities to UMSL Student Involvement for posting possibilities.
Private households can post paid positions on bulletin boards located in the Career Services office.
Because Career Services at the University of Missouri-St. Louis can neither research nor endorse Third Party Recruiting Agencies, the following guidelines have been established for the protection of the students, alumni and UMSL:
We do not allow a company access to Handshake when only used to promote a specific job search engine or employment matching service. Examples might include:
UMSL Career Services will closely review any opportunity that involves any of the following to determine if approved for posting in Handshake:
Compensation details must clearly state if a position is 100% commission; includes a base salary (if partially commission-based); or clearly state how the participant will be compensated in the job description or the position will not be posted. Internships must be clear if they are paid or unpaid.
Every employer with wage-based positions should comply with minimum wage rates set forth by the United States Department of Labor’s Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Learn more about the Fair Labor Standards Act
UMSL Career Services may not approve companies or positions who require a candidate to participate in door-to-door sales, canvassing, or polling.
UMSL Career Services prohibits employers from posting positions if candidates are required to pay a fee. Furthermore, companies that require an enrollment fee, start-up cost, tuition/course fees, or the purchase of equipment or inventory for resale are not permitted to use Handshake.
UMSL Career Services will not approve companies or positions whose purpose is to produce, test, distribute, or promote the use of recreational marijuana, medical marijuana, or marijuana-based products (i.e. cannabis, hemp, CBD, etc.). As the use of marijuana is illegal at the federal level and the University of Missouri receives federal funds, we must comply with federal law.
In addition, the use of marijuana violates the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act and continues to be banned on campus (see Drug and Alcohol Policy).
One exception to this policy is in relation to SB 133, signed into law by Governor Parson of Missouri allowing institutions of higher education based in Missouri and research centers directed or operated by such institutions to engage in the research and study of industrial hemp as authorized under the federal Agricultural Act of 2014 or any successor law without being required to obtain a registration. University of Missouri departments may post student research directly relating to research projects for this purpose.
In accordance with the University of Missouri Business Policy and Procedure Manual (BPPM), sales and solicitations on campus grounds and in campus buildings by recruiting organizations are prohibited without prior authorization. Examples of sales and solicitations not permitted on campus include:
In accordance with the University of Missouri Business Policy and Procedure Manual (BPPM), promotions of services, products, or websites are prohibited on campus to UMSL students or staff without prior authorization. Any position seeking a candidate to promote a product, service, or website to other students on campus will not be posted. Examples include:
Building relationships with students, faculty and staff can help you gain greater visibility and generate positive hiring outcomes. UMSL Career Services encourages employers to participate in events like career fairs, information tables, and information sessions. Please contact us for more information.
Read more about Diversity & Inclusion Commitment at UMSL. Employers must abide by employer standards of ethical conduct established by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
