Employers can post jobs and internships free of charge using our online job board, Handshake. The service allows students to view and apply for jobs and internships from any computer or mobile device. You can choose to receive student applications online, by email or through another method of your choice (e.g., company website, fax or phone). Handshake is part of the NACElink OneStop Network.
Volunteer positions can be posted through the Matador Involvement Center (MIC). You may reach the MIC at (818) 677-5111.
Instructions for First-Time Users
First-time users must register with the Career Center prior to posting a position. To log in, visit the Handshake page, and enter the system as an Employer/Mentor. To post only at CSUN, select Register and Post a Local Position. Be sure to note the title of the forms as you move through the system. All fields marked with red asterisks (*) must be completed before continuing to the next step.
First, complete the Company Information form, and then select Next. Follow these helpful hints:
- The Description text box requires a brief description of your organization. Do not enter your job description here. The Job Description text box appears on the Position Information form.
- CSUN requires a full contact name, phone number and street address. P.O boxes are not accepted.
Second, complete a Position Information form for each job posting. Use these helpful hints:
- Position Type
- Only select Student Employment — Non Work-Study if the student will be working on campus in job code 1870, 1868 or 1874.
- Only select Student Employment — Federal Work-Study if the student will be working on campus in job code 1871.
- If posting an internship, visit the Internship Guidelines page to ensure compliance with CSUN and national employment laws, regulations and policies.
- Selecting Restrict Applications causes the Screening Criteria entered to be compared with a candidate's Handshake profile. Any candidate who does not meet the screening criteria will be unable to apply for the position.
- For Position Title, enter the job title only.
- For Position Description, list the job duties and qualifications. These are required for approval of your posting. You may copy and paste text into the Position Description text box. See the Federal Work-Study website for required format and content if this is a Student Employment – Federal Work Study position.
- Do not post multiple jobs within one form.
CSUN requires you to post both the hourly and salary compensation rate. Follow the instructions on the form. Contact Sarah Le Long at (818) 677-5563 to waive this requirement.
Drop-down menus, such as Major and Graduation Date, help students get an idea about the type of candidate you’re seeking. To see how your posting will be displayed to students, select Preview. When finished, select Submit for Career Center approval.
Postings must comply with Career Center policies, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Career Center usually approves posts within 24 hours, but approvals may take up to four business days.
Instructions for Returning Users
To post a job or internship, log in to Handshake as an Employer/Mentor. Select Jobs/Internships on the bar across the top of your screen. Be aware you are posting a non-OCR position. On-Campus Interview positions require a separate form. To post at CSUN, make sure only the Single School Postings tab is selected, and then select Add New. Complete the Position Information form for each job posting. Any field marked with red asterisks (*) must be filled out to continue to the next step. Follow these helpful hints.
- Position Type
a. Only select Student Employment — Non Work Study if the student will be working on campus in job codes 1870, 1868 or 1874.
b. Only select Student Employment — Federal Work Study if the student will be working on campus in job code 1871.
c. If posting an internship, read the Internship Guidelines to ensure compliance with CSUN and national employment laws, regulations and policies. - Selecting Restrict Applications causes the Screening Criteria entered to be compared with a candidate’s Handshake profile. Any candidate who does not meet the screening criteria will be unable to apply for the position.
- For Position Title, enter the job title only.
- For Position Description, list the job duties and qualifications. These are required for approval of your posting. You may copy and paste text into the Position Description text box. See the Federal Work-Study website for required format and content if this is a Student Employment – Federal Work Study position.
- Do not post multiple jobs within one form.
CSUN requires you to post both the hourly and salary compensation rate. Follow the instructions on the form. Contact Sarah Le Long at (818) 677-5563 to waive this requirement
Drop-down menus, such as Major and Graduation Date, help students get an idea about the type of candidate you’re seeking. To see how your posting will be displayed to students, select Preview. When finished, select Submit for Career Center approval.
Postings must comply with Career Center policies, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Career Center usually approves posts within 24 hours, but approvals may take up to four business days.
Instructions for Editing Postings
To edit a job or internship posting, please follow these steps.
- Log in to Handshake.
- Select Jobs/Internships on the bar across the top of your screen.
- The jobs you have posted will be shown under the Single School Postings subtab.
- Select the job title of the position to be edited.
- If you cannot locate your position or it’s listed under the Archived Jobs/Internships subtab, please call (818) 677-5563 for assistance. Career Center staff can only restore an archived position to make it available for editing.
- Make your changes to the Position Information form.
- Select Submit, and your edited posting will be sent to the Career Center for review and approval. The Career Center usually approves edits within 24 hours, but approvals may take up to four business days.