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

  1. From your dashboard, click the Jobs tab.
  2. 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.