Career Development

Meet your full potential with career guidance for current students and proud Waynesburg alumni.

We’re here to help you with everything from resume composition to interviewing skills. The Career Development Office offers assistance as you work to find your dream job.

Alumni and current students can search for thousands of jobs and internship postings, attend career development events, and get hired through Handshake.

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Click here to learn more about the on-campus employment/work study program for students

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Current Students

Create a profile, apply for jobs and internships, attend events, and get hired!

Employers

Create an account, post jobs, connect with the Career office, and recruit Waynesburg University students!

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Alumni & Community

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What We Offer

Services Available For Students

Grow your career potential with the help of our services such as:

Handshake (Job & Internship Board)
Focus2Career Assessments
On- and off-campus job and internship fairs
Employer networking opportunities
Workshops
One-on-one career coaching
Mock interviewing
Resume and cover letter review
- Reference our resume, cover letter, & eportfolio guide here
Assistance with graduate school applications and practice exams
Career Closet - free professional clothing for University students.
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Career Closet Hours of Operation (SP 2023)
Monday / Wednesday	2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Tuesday / Thursday	2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Work-Study Opportunities

A variety of on-campus employment/work-study opportunities are available for students on campus each semester. Learn more about the On-Campus Employment Program, Opportunities, and Related Policies by clicking here.

How to apply for a work-study job

Work Study Process (By Role)

Contact Sarah Bell at sbell@waynesburg.edu for more information. Students with questions about pay or ADP should contact Shelley Younken at syounken@waynesburg.edu.

Employer Opportunities

Career Connections

Become an official Career Connections partner to have your recruiter contact information posted on Waynesburg University's internal job and internship leads board. Career Connections partners:

Gain exclusive access to virtual and on-campus events, like job and internship fairs, tabling, and information sessions.
Are able to post openings internally for students to review.
Become an Internship Partner of Waynesburg University.
Can work collaboratively with Waynesburg's Career Development Office to benefit both your organization/company and Waynesburg University students throughout the recruiting process.

Click here to become a Career Connections Partner

Join Us on Handshake

Connect with us on Handshake to post job opportunities, register for events, schedule on-campus interviews, and recruit Waynesburg University Students. Handshake is the No. 1 way for college students to find jobs, and the most accessible way for employers to connect with Waynesburg students.

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Memberships

Waynesburg University is a member of WestPACS, PERC, and the Accounting Consortium. Meet our students at these Pittsburgh-area events!

Part of the Pathways Center

The Pathways Center is an initiative to provide comprehensive student support services including Tutoring, Disability Services, Student Success Services, Career Development, Vocational Exploration, MUM System, Study Abroad, Student Work Study Program, Library Services, and more. The Pathways Center is located in Eberly Library with collaborative referrals to and work with the Counseling Center, Student Services, Writing Center, Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Alumni Relations, Athletics, academic programs and others.

Spring 2023 Career Fair

Next Steps

Submit a career development request form to inquire about services, receive resume assistance, apply for federal work study, and more. Employers can use this form to schedule a campus visit and connect with the Career Development team.

Submit a Career Development Request form

Learn More about the Pathways Center