How to Post a Job on Handshake
For Employers Partnering with the UTSA Career Center
Ready to share your opportunities with UTSA Roadrunners? Here’s a clear, step-by-step guide using the latest from Handshake’s help center:
Before You Begin
Ensure you have the right permissions
Login to Handshake
- If you don't have an account set up, check out Create an Employer Account first).
- You need access to the Jobs tab. If it doesn’t appear, check that:
- Your Handshake role includes job-posting permissions (ask your company’s Admin or Owner if unsure)
- You’re on the correct platform—U.S. employers should log in at the U.S. Handshake.
Step 1: Start Your Job Posting
- From your dashboard, click the Jobs tab.
- Hit the Create job button in the top-right corner.
Step 2: Complete the Job Form
** Basic Information**
- Paste or type your job description, including key responsibilities, skills, and requirements.
- Use the auto-fill option if you want Handshake to pre-populate sections from the description.
- You can also copy a description from an existing job if desired.
** Position Details**
- Add a job title—keep it concise (2–5 words), avoid abbreviations and all-caps.
- Select the position type (e.g., Internship, Full-time, On-Campus Student Employment).
** Location Requirements**
- Indicate if the role is Onsite, Remote, or Hybrid, and enter relevant cities or states.
- For multiple locations, you can list them all here.
** Time Requirements & Duration**
- Specify whether it's Full-time (30+ hours/week) or Part-time (< 30 hours/week).
- Set whether it’s Permanent, Temporary, or Seasonal, and provide start/end dates if applicable.
** Compensation & Benefits**
- Input expected pay (range, custom range, exact amount, or unpaid). Note: some states require pay transparency, and do not allow opting out.
- Optionally include bonuses, perks, or benefit offerings (e.g., medical, PTO, tuition reimbursement).
** Job Categorization**
- Assign up to three job role groups—spread across relevant categories to help students find your posting.
** Candidate Qualifications**
- Specify work authorization needs (e.g., U.S. work authorization required, OPT/CPT eligible).
- Add desired skills (up to seven), target school years, preferred majors, and minimum GPA (all optional but helpful).
** Screening Questions**
- Optionally include tailored screening questions to refine your candidate pool.
Step 3: Choose Target Schools
- Select UTSA (University of Texas at San Antonio) and any other institutions you’d like.
- You may also choose an automatic network-wide option if available (often for Premium employers).
Step 4: Application Process Settings
- Set application open and close dates/times (default to your time zone).
- Indicate the number of hires (for internal tracking; not visible to students).
- Choose how candidates apply:
- On Handshake, with optional document requirements (e.g., resume, cover letter, transcript)
- External link, with optional instructions.
Step 5: Build Your Hiring Team (Optional)
- Assign a job owner and determine messaging preferences.
- Invite hiring team members to receive notifications (Premium or on-campus employers only).
Step 6: Review & Publish
- Review your full posting—edit any sections via the pencil icon.
- Click Post job once everything looks right.
- If you encounter an error, double-check that all required fields are complete.
Step 7: After Posting
- Your job will go live—view Job Matches to see qualified UTSA candidates.
- If your company is attending upcoming UTSA events or fairs, they may be promoted on the job posting automatically.