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·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ Career Center Employer Recruitment Policies



These policies apply to all employers and third-party organizations engaging with ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ students and alumni through Handshake, career events and fairs, and any Career Center–facilitated recruiting activities.

Recruiting Standards for Employers

All employers recruiting through ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ must comply with:

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) laws and regulations
  • National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Principles for Employment Professionals
  • Student and alumni data may only be used for recruitment purposes and may not be shared, sold, or stored for unrelated purposes.
  • ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ is not responsible for the actions or conduct of students or alumni participating in recruitment activities.
  • ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ does not conduct background checks on students participating in recruitment programs.
  • ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ is a tobacco-free campus. Employers affiliated with the tobacco or cannabis industries are not permitted to recruit at FAU, consistent with Florida law, University policy, and FAU’s compliance with the Drug-

Free Schools and Communities Act (34 CFR Part 86), which requires institutions receiving federal funds to maintain a drug-free environment. Because cannabis remains illegal under federal law, cannabis-related employers are not eligible to recruit at Florida Atlantic.

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Employer Approval Requirements

Employers must meet all the following requirements to participate in ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ recruitment services:

  • Employers must have a business license or be registered as a 501(c)(3) organization or government entity.
  • Employers must create an active Handshake employer account.
  • Employers must provide a complete physical business address. P.O. boxes and storage unit addresses are not permitted. Residential addresses are only permitted if it is confirmed that students will not be working within a private residence.
  • Employers must provide a valid phone number.
  • Employers must provide a business email address with a domain that matches the organization’s website. Generic email domains (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo) require additional verification.
  • Third-Party Employers must sign the ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ Third-Party Agreement prior to account approval.
  • Employers are required to agree to the ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ Career Center Internship Agreement in order to host an intern.

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Job Posting Standards

Employers posting opportunities through ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ must comply with the following standards:

  • Employers must offer compensation for positions classified as part-time or full-time employment.
    • Temporary or project-based roles are not approved. Employers seeking to post such opportunities are encouraged to utilize platforms such as Parker Dewey.
    • Private household or non-registered business roles (including babysitting, nannying, tutoring, caretaking, or similar roles) are not permitted.
  • Job postings must include clear and detailed descriptions of day-to-day responsibilities and duties.
  • Positions may not require students or alumni to pay any fees or make any financial investment as a condition of employment, including background check fees.
  • Cash-based compensation structures are not permitted.
  • Positions structured as 100% commission or 1099 independent contractor roles must clearly disclose this in the first line of the job posting.
  • Pyramid schemes, multi-level marketing opportunities, and/or commission-based recruiting incentives tied to new hires are not permitted.
  • On-campus solicitation, unauthorized posting, or product/service sales are not permitted.
  • Work that interferes with a student’s academic progress or encourages withdrawal from an academic program is not permitted.
  • Opportunities that are events (including hiring events and information sessions) must be posted as events in Handshake and will not be approved as job postings.

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Third-Party Employer Policy

  • Third-Party Employers must complete and sign the ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ Third-Party Agreement prior to approval and participation in ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ recruitment services.
  • Third-Party Employers may only post positions for internal roles within their own organization. Positions posted on behalf of external clients or third-party clients are not permitted.

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Career Fair and Event Policy

·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ Career Center hosts employer engagement events including career fairs, information sessions, networking events, tabling events, and on-campus interviews. Employers may not sell products or services, solicit future purchases, or conduct unauthorized promotional activities during events.

Employers participating in ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ Career Center career fairs must comply with the following standards:
  • Registration includes two (2) employer representatives per organization. Additional representatives will incur a fee of $25.00 per person, plus tax as appropriate
  • Filming, recording, or live streaming of career fairs is not permitted without prior written approval from the ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ Career Center.
  • Any cancellations and/or refund requests for career fairs must be submitted in writing no later than two (2) weeks prior to the scheduled event date to recruit@fau.edu.
  • Organizations that do not comply with the two (2) week cancellation deadline or are a no-show for a scheduled career fair will not be eligible for a refund nor a credit towards a future career event.
  • Only registered employers, ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ students, alumni, faculty, and staff are permitted to attend career events.
All event requests are subject to review and approval by the ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ Career Center based on:
  • Employer engagement with ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥, including the availability of relevant job or internship postings in Handshake and/or attendance at previous events
  • Relevance of the event to students, including location
  • Compliance with ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ and state policies
  • Timeliness of submission
  • ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ is a tobacco-free campus. Employers affiliated with the tobacco or cannabis industries are not permitted to recruit at FAU, consistent with Florida law, University policy, and FAU’s compliance with the Drug-Free

Schools and Communities Act (34 CFR Part 86), which requires institutions receiving federal funds to maintain a drug-free environment. Because cannabis remains illegal under federal law, cannabis-related employers are not eligible to recruit at Florida Atlantic.

Denial of Recruitment Services

The ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ Career Center reserves the right to suspend or terminate any and all recruiting services and programs for any organization or its representatives who fail to comply with ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥ Recruitment Policies, behave in an unethical or unprofessional manner, misuse candidate data, or engage in harassment or intimidation toward students, alumni, or university staff during the recruiting process.