Employer User Policy

It is expected that employers will interact with students, alumni, and Career Services staff in a professional and ethical manner, including providing complete information about their organization and conditions of employment within their organization. Employers must also meet the following requirements to be eligible to use Career Services facilities and/or services:

• Must adhere to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) guidelines, the National Association of Colleges and Employers Principles for Professional Practice, and the Boise State University Career Services Employer User Policy. Career Services reserves the right to decline approval for any employer job posting or access, as we deem appropriate.
• Employers should ensure liability compliance per US Department of Labor guidelines for unpaid internships under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Unpaid internships will be evaluated by Career Services and approved on an individual basis.
• Supply current contact information including organization name, address, contact person, domain/company based email address, phone number, physical address, organization description, pay rate (if applicable), detailed description of position, and preferably a website.
• Keep all student information obtained confidential unless receiving additional written student consent. This standard complies with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

It is expected that positions for which the organization is recruiting will provide a guaranteed salary of at least minimum wage. Unpaid positions can hinder equitable access to career development and financial well-being. A draw against future earnings does not constitute a salary. No commission-based part-time, full-time, or internship positions will be posted unless approved by Career Services on a case-by-case basis. Unpaid internships will not be approved for posting unless approved by Career Services on a case-by-case basis. All positions for which the organization is recruiting must provide compensation that does not rely on recruiting others to join the organization (e.g. multi-level marketing).

Those companies requiring candidates to invest, purchase supplies, pay a fee, or fundraise to cover employment expenses as a condition of employment will not be allowed access to any services offered by Career Services. This includes startup or training fees. Positions which require students and alumni to purchase a franchise or “business opportunity” will not be allowed access to services.

Boise State University is a non-commercial campus. Employers are not allowed to recruit for positions whose duties will involve the on-campus sale or promotion of products or services to Boise State students, faculty, or staff (e.g. Campus Brand Ambassadors).

Third-party recruiters as defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as:  Third-party recruiters are agencies, organizations, or individuals recruiting candidates for temporary, part-time, or full-time employment opportunities other than for their own needs. This includes entities that refer or recruit for profit or not for profit, and it includes agencies that collect student information to be disclosed to employers for purposes of recruitment and employment. The term “third party recruiters” refers to, but is not limited to: employment agencies, staffing services, temporary agencies, online job boards, recruiters, and contractors. Third-party recruiters will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis to be approved to attend Career Fairs to recruit for other companies. Representatives from these companies may post under the following conditions:

• They must fully disclose to Career Services the name of the client that the third-party recruiter is representing and to whom the students’ credentials will be disclosed.
• They must keep all student information obtained confidential unless receiving additional written student consent. This standard complies with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• They must not retain any student resumes for future placement unless given additional student written consent.
• They must not charge a fee to the applicant.

Career Services utilizes an online recruiting platform, Handshake, for Boise State University students and alumni to facilitate access to job opportunities that align with career goals. We cannot assist with direct job placement as our role is to enable connections between the employer and applicant. Job opportunities should assist students in the development of their intended career, be monetarily beneficial, and provide skill development and professional growth.

Personal household/project job descriptions will first need to be approved by Career Services by completing the Job Posting Request Form. We will notify you if the job is approved or declined. If approved, we will post the job on Handshake on your behalf. We carefully review all requests to ensure student safety, security, and career development. Career Services reserves the right to decline approval for any employer job posting or access, as we deem appropriate.

Certain employers will not be allowed to recruit through Career Services:

• Employers who fail to meet the conditions of our Employer User Policy.
• Employers who have positions requiring employees to sell products, services, or information door to door (soliciting, canvassing). This is for the safety and security of our students.
• Employers who utilize affiliate marketing to earn a commission by marketing another company’s products.
• Employers who are involved in strikes and are hiring for positions which are included in the affected bargaining units.
• Employers who have been judged by a court of law in the United States to be engaged in illegal activities.
• Employers who request personal data (i.e. social security number, bank account information) at the time of application.
• Employers who misrepresent their organization by providing dishonest information or omitting critical information.
• Employers who want to post any position related to the adult entertainment industry.

Again, the Career Center reserves the right to decline approval for any employer job posting or access, as we deem appropriate. Any reported breach of any part of this policy will result in the termination of all future opportunities to recruit Boise State students and alumni through the Career Center.