Career Services Resources for Students
CAREER SERVICES
Students
Saint Francis University Career Services staff is available to provide complete and professional development services and resources for undergraduate and graduate students in all majors. Resources for undergraduate and graduate students in all majors, including:
- Job and Internship Search Support
- On-Campus Student Employment
- Career Assessment and Exploration
- Resume, CV and Cover Letter Assistance
- Mock Interviews and Interview Coaching
- Graduate and Professional School Advising
- Graduate Assistantships
- Professional Development
Schedule an Appointment
Career Services appointments are available on campus and online. To schedule an individual appointment during office hours, click the link below or contact careerservices@francis.edu. Evening appointments are available by request. Email careerservices@francis.edu or call 814-472-2019 to schedule.
What is Handshake?
Whether it's making a career counseling appointment to talk about your future career plans or beginning your internship/job search, Handshake is the place to start. Handshake has features that allow you to personalize your profile, making it even easier to stay connected with Career Services and employers.
With Handshake you can:
- Schedule career counseling appointments with Career Services
- View job and internship opportunities
- Apply for on-campus student employment
- Access Career Resources
- AND much more!
Need help using Handshake? Review the training videos and instructions or contact the Career Services office.
Disclaimer: It is the responsibility of every candidate to assess the validity of any posted opportunity on any medium and use best judgment to determine legitimacy. Saint Francis University Career Services cannot make any guarantees about any employer or posted position and is not responsible for any candidate activity or results of those activities, including fraudulent transactions. Click here for full disclaimer.
Career Shift
CareerShift helps job seekers successfully navigate the published and hidden job market to find the companies, jobs, and contacts to assist in finding career opportunities.
Get the information you need in order to:
- Search and apply for jobs and internships
- Target companies and hiring managers
- Organize your data
- Follow up to catapult your career
Create your account using your SFU email
Career Planning Resources
Whether you are a freshman or a senior, you will need to consider the fit of various occupations and careers with your unique interests, attributes, and skills.
Resources such as What Can I Do with this Major and career assessments including the Strong Interest Inventory are available to students.
What Can I Do with this Major?
Wondering how to connect majors to careers? For each major that interests you, choose Information to find an outline of common career areas, typical employers, and strategies designed to maximize career opportunities.
On-Campus Student Employment
On-campus student employment is a great way to gain valuable work experience, develop professional skills, and get involved in the Saint Francis University community.
Find an On-Campus Job in Handshake
Students can search and apply for available on-campus student employment opportunities through Handshake, Saint Francis University's onllne career platform.
To view and apply for on-campus student employment positions:
- Log in to Handshake using your SFU account.
- Select "Jobs" from the left-hand menu.
- Click Filters in the upper-right comer.
- Under Job Type, select "On Campus" Student Employment.
- Review available positions and follow the application instructions listed in each posting.
Please Note: While many on-campus employment opportunities are posted in Handshake, not all on-campus positions are listed there. For information about additional opportunities, please contact careerservices@francis.edu.
About Federal Work-Study
Some on-campus positions may be designated for students who are eligible for Federal Work-Study (FWS). Your FWS eligibility is determined through the financial aid processnlf a position is designated as Work-Study in Handshake, it will be noted in the posting and may be visible only to students who are eligible.
After You Are Hired
Once you have been selected for an on-campus position, you must complete all required student employment hiring paperwork before beginning work.
Your hiring department will provide instructions on the required forms and next steps. Do not begin working until all required employment paperwork has been completed and you have been authorized to start.
If you have questions about the hiring process or required paperwork, please contact your hiring department or Career Services.
Additional Information:
- On-campus employment opportunities, hours, and pay rates are determined by each department.
- Typically, students may work up to 20 hours per week during the semester.
- Summer employment and additional hours may be available based on departmental need.
Internships
Internships are a critical part of developing your career path and a means to gain hands on experience that will help assure that you are on the right track after graduation. Take advantage of the incredible opportunities an internship can provide while increasing your marketability once you enter the workforce – leading to a satisfying career and a sense of life accomplishment!
"Inspiring students through real-world experience"
A great internship:
- affirms your choice of major
- enhances employer's workforce while you gain hands on experience
- could lead to long-term employment with an employer
- increases your marketability
Watch for these opportunities:
- job and internship fair opportunities
- on-campus interviewing
- employer information tables on campus
Micro-Internships
Micro-Internships are facilitated via the Parker Dewey platform which connects Saint Francis University students with companies in need of support. Micro-internships provide opportunities to demonstrate skills, develop relationships, and explore career paths, while providing real value to businesses. They typically range from 5-40 hours.
Graduate Assistantship (GA) Positions
Graduate Assistantships are a great way to help cover tuition expenses and gain work experience. GA positions are available on campus through many academic departments and administrative offices.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree required
- Acceptance to one of the University's graduate programs as a full-time student
- Each department may have additional requirements (ex. athletics- coaching/playing experience)
- Once hired, completion of a Graduate Assistant contract through Academic Affairs- terms to be determined between the sponsoring department and the Graduate Assistant. If hired in an athletic coaching position another contract is issued from Human Resources.
Tuition Remission:
- Graduate assistants are eligible for full tuition remission for up to 9 credits per semester. Summer varies according to each department. Positions as a coach within Athletics may offer a stipend in addition to tuition remission
- Fees, books and additional credits are the responsibility of the Graduate Assistant
For more information :
- Visit https://www.francis.edu/employment/ to view current GA openings
- Contact Career Services at careerservices@francis.edu
To Apply for a GA Position
- Complete a SFU employment application
- Complete a Graduate Assistant Addendum
- Send a letter of application, resume, and names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to positions@francis.edu and careerservices@francis.edu
Career Services at SFU
We support all Saint Francis University students and alumni along their journey to Become That Someone by offering a variety of programming, career development, and exploration resources. Our services, which include individual appointments, are available on campus and online.