Employers looking to hire for jobs and internships can recruit from Columbia several ways. To reach the diverse talent of Columbia students and alumni, post your opportunity to our online job and internship board, ColumWorks. Employers and jobs are reviewed by the Career Center to ensure they are in alignment with Columbia’s areas of study and recruiting policies.

Not sure the best way to recruit from Columbia? Contact industryrelations@colum.edu and our Industry Relations team will work with you!

  • Register on ColumWorks

    To register on our online job and internship board, ColumWorks, visit www.colum.12twenty.com/hire  or email us with questions: industryrelations@colum.edu. 

    Columbia College Chicago reserves the right to decline any employer or job.


    Employer accounts NOT eligible for approval include:

    • Employers that offer services that are illegal according to Illinois state and/or federal law
    • Organizations that charge fees for participation or placement, or require the purchase of product(s) or a financial investment
    • Employers who are current undergraduate or graduate students
    • Graduate and professional school programs
    • Teaching English abroad programs
    • Childcare
    • Temp agencies
    • Third-party recruiting firms
    • Employer profiles that contain spelling or grammatical errors or are otherwise unprofessional
  • Post a Job or Internship

    To register on our online job and internship board, ColumWorks, visit www.colum.12twenty.com/hire  or email us with questions: industryrelations@colum.edu. 

    *Before posting an internship, whether paid or unpaid, for academic credit or not, please review these internship guidelines.

    WRITING YOUR JOB DESCRIPTION

    A clear job description is essential to finding qualified applicants. Follow this outline to ensure you have a clear, detailed job posting and avoid any delays in approval. 

    INCLUDE:

    • Clear title and detailed duties/responsibilities
    • Department and person the applicant will report to
    • Brief summary of the position and its overarching responsibility or function within the organization
    • Specific skills, experience, training, or other requirements for the job
    • Educational requirements for the job, such as degrees and certifications
    • Qualities or attributes that contribute to superior performance in the position
    • Compensation
    • Application instructions 
  • Need support?

    For more assistance with registering or posting jobs, please email industryrelations@colum.edu.