Employer Career Resources - Bradley University

Collaborating with the Smith Career Center (SCC)

The Smith Career Center connects employers with Bradley University students through impactful resources and a dedicated team. Whatever your organization’s needs are, the SCC ensures that the next generation of leaders and innovators are ready to help.

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Post a Job or Internship

Bradley utilizes Bradley netWORK, powered by 12Twenty, to post jobs and help employers hire students who have the experience and/or qualifications the employer deems most beneficial to their organization. Employers should sign up for a Bradley netWORK account. After this step is complete, you can post the jobs/positions your company has available at that time. Our students are able to search and apply for any jobs or internships which peak their interest.

Bradley netWORK Employer Toolkit

Employers should sign up for a Bradley netWORK account. After this step is complete, you can post the jobs/positions your organization has available at that time. Our students search for and apply to jobs and internships of interest.

Activate Account

Posting jobs and internships in Bradley netWORK connects your organization directly with Bradley students and recent graduates. The platform increases campus visibility while streamlining recruiting through a centralized system for posting positions and managing applicants.

Post a Position

If you have any questions or issues with Bradley netWORK, please contact the Smith Career Center via email or by calling (309) 677-2510.

Technical issues with Bradley netWORK will need to be addressed by 12twenty Support via email. Additional information is available through 12twenty Academy.

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Recruiting Events

We can assist with your recruiting needs through job fairs, info sessions, demo days, and more. Take advantage of the opportunity to meet and network with Bradley students. Meet with a member of our staff to discuss your organization’s strategy.

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How to Become a Partner

We will work with your organization to aid your recruiting efforts. Different resources and opportunities can be utilized as part of your brand recognition strategy at Bradley.

Our Sponsorship levels let you choose what best supports your company’s needs. Gain recognition through prime table locations at job fairs, additional promotion on our website and other marketing materials, increased exposure when attached to events and resources. Approximately 10-15% of the employers at our Job & Internship Fairs are recognized as sponsors.

Gold Level – $4,000 – receive ongoing exposure/engagement throughout the academic year, and includes registration at both of our all-majors Job & Internship Fairs.

Silver Level – $2,500 – similar to the Gold level, but more suitable if your recruiting efforts are focused on only one semester/season, includes registration for one all-majors Job & Internship Fair.

Bronze Level – $1,750 – help your organization be recognized at our event; this level of support will attach your brand/logo to a service, product, or station directly tied to the Job & Internship Fair.

Red Level – $800 – be highlighted as a Sponsor on all marketing and promotional pieces and placed in a prime table location at the Fair.

If you are interested in collaborating with the Smith Career Center to host or participate in an event for students, contact our team today!

Let us know if you are interested in participating in employer engagement opportunities such as panel discussions, workshops, information sessions, networking events, or resume review days. Employers are also welcome to design a customized engagement experience—we can help connect you with relevant student organizations and assist with securing campus space to support meaningful relationship-building and talent pipeline development.

Employer Advisory Board

For more than 40 years, the Employer Advisory Board has enhanced employment outcomes by providing a forum for employer representatives and university stakeholders. Board members and participants achieve this purpose by building relationships, evaluating services, and implementing best practice solutions.

Discuss Your Strategy

Schedule an appointment with a member of our team online or by calling our office at (309) 677-2510.

Appointments with Smith Career Center staff are ideal for employers seeking more in-depth guidance on building a relationship with our office and the Bradley University campus, exploring student engagement opportunities (such as job fairs and information sessions), developing or expanding internship programs, connecting with academic departments, and more.

Rick Smith, Ph.D.

Executive Director

Available to assist with overall recruiting strategies, assistance with engineering-related industries

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David Schwartz

Director of the Springer Center for Internships

Available to assist employers with the creation, development, and enhancement of internship programs.

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Sarah Peters

Assistant Director of the Springer Center for Internships

Available to answer employer questions regarding campus job fairs and part-time employment opportunities for students.

All questions about Bradley University Job and Internship Fairs.

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Dave Kokandy

Assistant Director

Available to answer questions pertaining to business-related industries.

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Kim Dunn

Associate Director

Available to answer questions related to communication, art, interactive media, music, and theater industries.

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Scott Estes, Ed.D.

Career Advisor

Available to answer questions related to education and health sciences areas.

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Cortlin Presley

Career Advisor

Available to answer questions related to computer science including data analytics, humanities (English, history, political science), social science (psychology, social work, sociology, criminology), science (biology, chemistry).

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Ken Harding

Director for Testing Services

Available to answer questions about testing services offered to employers. Also available to answer questions about career development event opportunities (ex., topic-specific workshops).

Call (309) 677-2510