Want to know how to hire a co-op student? Start here.
The University of Cincinnati has a diverse community of nearly 50,000 students in 15 distinct colleges.
We’ve spent the last 100+ years developing deep and impactful co-op partnerships with organizations across a broad spectrum from Fortune 500 companies to cause-based, community non-profits and beyond.
Steps to hire a co-op student
Follow these steps to learn how to hire a University of Cincinnati co-op student.
Learn more about UC Co-op, including when students are available and how much they are typically paid on HireUC.com.
Schedule a conversation with a member of UC’s Partnership Development team who can answer questions and provide guidance. Full-time student co-op positions must be mentored or supervised, career-relevant, hands-on work, paid as a W-2 employee, and evaluated with feedback completed at the end of term.
Create an account in Handshake and post a job. With UC’s free job postings, you can reach thousands of skilled UC students.
Recruit. We’ll help you connect with students on campus through career fairs. Some employers also sponsor projects, classes, and more.
Review resumes online, select candidates and schedule interviews.
Interview students on-campus, virtually, or at your place of business.
Select a candidate and make an offer. Employers receive an agreement to follow all state and federal employment regulations, including EEOC and safety guidelines.
After a student is hired. Complete on-boarding activities at your organization, set clear expectations of responsibilities with the student, track their progress, and provide regular feedback and mentoring. Access UC’s 2023 Guide to Starting and Growing a Co-op or Internship Program.
Now you know how to hire a co-op student. If you still have questions, contact UC’s Partnership Development team or search our list of Frequently Asked Questions.