Tufts University Employer Newsletter — July 2025

Dear Employer Partners,

We hope that you are enjoying some summer time off before the busy fall recruitment season.

The Tufts Fall Career Fair deadline for early bird registration is quickly approaching, so be sure to register by August 4th to receive a $50.00 discount. We are also eager to have Tufts alumni join us again this year and will waive the fees for additional representatives for any organization bringing alumni to the Fair this fall.

Employers looking to organize on-campus or virtual campus interviews can now begin to submit those requests in Handshake. Please submit your request and then send along the details in an email to Sue Atkins, Assoc. Director, Employer Relations at susan.atkins@tufts.edu. More details can be found on our On-Campus / Virtual Interview Guidelines page.

We are eager to set up a time to speak with you about your recruitment plans for the upcoming 2025 – 2026 academic year. Students will return to campus on Tuesday, September 2nd!

Sincerely,

Sue Atkins, Associate Director, Employer Relations

The Tufts Career Center supports students in the School of Arts & Sciences, the School of Engineering, and The School of Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts which is more than 7,000 undergraduates and over 2,300 graduate students and PhDs. View our Tufts Destination Poster for a first destination data overview for undergraduates from the class of 2024.

We are eager to speak with you to discuss the various opportunities for you to reach Tufts students for your upcoming recruitment goals this year:

  • Info Sessions/Thematic Sessions for reaching targeted populations
  • On-Campus Interviews (OCIs), Virtual Interviews, and Coffee Chats
  • Connecting with co-op students in workshops, co-op classes, and events
  • Offering project opportunities through capstone projects in departments
  • Developing specialized programs such as hack-a-thons, technical interview trainings, coding challenges, and more!
  • Please reach out to set-up a time to meet to discuss these ideas in more detail!

Fall Career Fair — Friday, September 26th, 11:30 am – 3:30 pm

We are pleased to host another in-person career fair on Friday, September 26th from 11:30 AM – 3:30 pm. We’ll welcome 200 employers seeking both internship and full-time role candidates across all industries in the Tufts Gantcher Center. Lunch will be provided. Registration is open for those interested in attending — early bird registration deadline coming up on August 4th!

The Career Fair is open to all undergraduate and graduate students across The School of Arts & Sciences, The School of Engineering, The School of Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA) at Tufts.

Last fall, we welcomed 2,000 students to the career fair, and we are excited to invite your organization to showcase a variety of opportunities to our students, including:

  • Internships
  • Co-op opportunities for engineering students
  • Full-time early career roles for both undergraduate and graduate students
  • Rotational programs
  • Programs tailored for first-year students and sophomores
  • Initiatives supporting students with disabilities/neurodiversity programs
  • Opportunities for hiring international students (CPT, OPT, and sponsorship)

Students attending the career fair are seeking internships, co-ops, and job opportunities from employers across all major disciplines and industry sectors. Co-op students in our School of Engineering are required to attend our career fairs.

Registration Fees for Fall 2025 In-Person Career Fair 

EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT of $50.00 for those who register for our in-person fair by August 4th, 2025

JUMBO ALUMNI: We would love to have your organization represented at the career fair. Career fair registration includes 2 representatives — any additional alumni that attend on behalf of an employer can join us for free! We’ll also host an alumni hub for networking, re-connecting with fellow alumni, and of course, swag! Please share these details with your human resources department and/or university recruitment team and reach out to us with any questions!

Each In-Person Career Fair registration includes the following:

  • Set-up for organizations beginning at 10 AM in Gantcher Family Sports & Convention Center
  • Registration for 2 representatives. Additional representatives may be added for $50 each, up to a total of four representatives per company. If the additional representative is a Tufts alum, this charge will be waived.
  • 1 Table (6ft x 30in) and 2 chairs (bring tablecloth from your organization for your table)
  • Lunch provided for each representative
  • Resume book sent to organization following Career Fair (students will opt-in to have resumes sent to employers)
  • Note: In an effort to reduce waste, we encourage employers to create QR codes where students can access virtual informational materials about your company. In lieu of hard copies of flyers, pamphlets, and other materials, consider linking to your website, promotional videos, a slide deck, etc. via a QR code that can be displayed at your table.
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New: Tufts Career Fair Sponsorships

Our new sponsorships are a great way to establish a closer partnership with Tufts and further support your recruitment efforts. Each package offers additional opportunities to increase your visibility and student engagement. Please help us make this year’s in-person Fair a success by selecting a sponsorship package prior to the fair to promote your organization and open positions to students. You can select your sponsorship package when you register for the in-person career fair through Handshake.

View all sponsorship options here.

Questions about our sponsorship options can be directed to Sue Atkins, Associate Director, Employer Relations at susan.atkins@tufts.edu.

Employer Coffee Hour: Hiring International Students on August 4th from 11 am – 12 noon via Zoom

Tufts University would like to invite our employer partners to Hiring International Students for Internships, co-ops, and Full-Time Employment on Monday, August 4th from 11 am – 12 noon EST via Zoom.

This session will cover the basics of Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT) and STEM Extension Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT), as well as the H-1B visa process for full-time hiring.  This session will be led by Sue Atkins, Associate Director of Employer Relations, and Anna Garson, Director International Center at Tufts. Please RSVP below to attend.

If you have questions, please contact Sue Atkins, Associate Director, Employer Relations at susan.atkins@tufts.edu.

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2025 – 2026 Networking Nights

This year we will host a number of signature networking nights across a variety of industry sectors. These events bring employers and alumni to campus to share industry insights, professional expertise, and career pathways with our undergraduate and graduate populations. The events typically run from 6 pm – 8:15 pm with a format comprised of a 45-minute industry panel followed by networking with students at small high-top tables labeled by the name of each employer. If your organization would like to participate in one of these events, please reach out to Sue Atkins, Associate Director, Employer Relations at susan.atkins@tufts.edu.

Consulting Networking Night – September 11

Our annual Tufts Consulting Networking Night kicks off our networking night programming. We invite both employers and alumni to participate as an opportunity for students to connect with consultants, learn more about the field of consulting, explore consulting as a possible career path, and strengthen communication and networking skills. Please contact Sue Atkins, Assoc. Director, Employer Relations for more details at susan.atkins@tufts.edu.

Student-Alumni Legal Networking Night – October 16

The Office of Alumni Engagement, in partnership with the Career Center and Tufts Lawyers Association, invite Tufts alumni and current students for an evening of meaningful connections, shared experiences, and professional growth. Join us at “From Casebooks to Courtrooms,” an on-campus networking event bringing that brings together students and alumni in the legal field. Alumni can RSVP using the following link: From Casebooks to Courtrooms: Student-Alumni Legal Industry Networking Night

Career Pathways in the Life Sciences Networking Night – October 16

Calling all industry professionals and recruiting staff from the life sciences community! Tufts has many academic majors that prepare our students for a successful career journey in the life sciences.  Come to this networking night to meet our undergraduate and graduate students who are in the process of completing degrees in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biotech, Biomedical Sciences,  Biopsychology, Cognitive Brain Sciences, Community Health, and other related majors.  Please contact Sue Atkins, Assoc. Director, Employer Relations for more information at susan.atkins@tufts.edu.

Computer Science Alumni-Student Networking Night — October 29

Send your Tufts Computer Science Alumni to our Computer Science Networking Night! This event is designed to get students to talk to alumni who work in various industries, with a variety of titles, doing many different things utilizing their Tufts computer science backgrounds. Please reach out to Robin Kahan, Associate Director, Engineering Career Services for more details at robin.kahan@tufts.edu.

Arts & Creative Design Networking Night — November 6

Students learn about career pathways in the arts & creative design industry and internships/co-ops and jobs in this area from our panel and through networking with professionals in the field. We welcome employers and alumni with artistic and creative design opportunities to attend. Please reach out to Katie Sullivan, Asst. Director, at Katie.Sullivan@tufts.edu for more information.

Engineering Alumni – Student Networking Night — February 12, 2026

Send Your Tufts Alumni to our 20th Annual Tufts Engineering Alumni-Student Networking Night!  This event is designed to allow students to practice their professional networking skills and meet with alumni to hear about their career paths and life after Tufts. A link will be shared in the Employer Newsletter in early spring or please reach out to Robin.Kahan@tufts.edu for more details.

Public Service & Social Impact Networking Night — March 5, 2026

The Public Service & Social Impact Networking Night will be an evening of networking conversations with undergrad and graduate students exploring mission-driven careers. This event brings together professionals across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share career insights and connect with students interested in fields like policy, education, government, law, human rights, international development, and more. We welcome employers and alumni to join us from 6 pm – 8 pm for both a panel and open networking. Please email Sue Atkins, Associate Director, Employer Relations for more information at susan.atkins@tufts.edu.

Green Careers Networking Night — March 12, 2026

The Tufts Green Careers Networking night allows students to understand industry trends in the careers that span policy, advocacy, research, agriculture, law, conservation and a variety of other roles that support the environmental and sustainability industry.  This is a great opportunity to help students explore ‘green’ careers, meet industry professionals, and learn about the organizations who are making an impact in this sector.  Please contact Sue Atkins, Assoc. Director, Employer Relations for more information and details at susan.atkins@tufts.edu.

Post Jobs & Internships/Co-ops with Handshake

Tufts utilizes a recruiting database called Handshake where employers can make a profile and post job, internship, co-op, and research opportunities for Tufts students and alumni to access and apply. With a Handshake account, you can request to post jobs, events, interview schedules and view/register for career events sponsored by the Tufts Career Center. 

If your company is planning to attend our Fall 2025 Career Fair, now would be a great time to update your Handshake profile with available job/internship/co-op/research opportunities for students and alumni to view. Questions about posting opportunities on Handshake can be directed to Sue Atkins at susan.atkins@tufts.edu.

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Women in Tech Conference on October 11th

Tufts Women in Tech is an annual, 100% student-run conference that brings together hundreds of attendees from across Massachusetts and beyond. Our mission is to celebrate gender diversity in tech and create meaningful connections between employers, students, and professionals.

We do this through talks, panels, career fairs, networking opportunities, and more. But we cannot do it alone. Tufts Women in Tech has been generously sponsored by companies like Amazon Blink, Postmates, Ab Initio, Jane Street, and many more throughout the years. Please check out our website to see the benefits we offer our sponsors. If you’re interested, fill out this form, and we’ll get back to you with more details.

Save 15% by attending both the Tufts Fall Career Fair on Sept. 26th and the Women in Technology Conference! When you sign up for both the Career Fair and sponsor the Women in Technology Conference, you’ll receive a 15% discount. Contact womenintechtufts.sponsors@gmail.com for more information.

Engineering Capstone Projects

The Departments of Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering at Tufts University are currently seeking industry and community partners to collaborate with senior capstone design teams during the 2025–2026 academic year.

Capstone partners propose a design-oriented challenge and engage with student teams throughout the semester or academic year, offering guidance and feedback as students work to develop design solutions. This is a unique opportunity to connect with talented Tufts students and share your professional expertise. There is no cost beyond your time.

Project timing varies by department:

  • Biomedical Engineering (full academic year or spring semester) – Assistant Teaching Professor Angela Lai (angela.lai@tufts.edu)
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering (full academic year) – Assistant Teaching Professor Emily Carlson (emily.carlson@tufts.edu)
  • Mechanical Engineering (fall semester) – Assistant Teaching Professor Briana Bouchard (briana.bouchard@tufts.edu)

If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to the appropriate instructor listed above.

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Sue Atkins, Associate Director, Employer Relations

  • Employer Engagement Team Leader
  • Biotech, Healthcare, Life Sciences, & Environmental Science
  • Engineering, Technology & Physical Sciences
  • Sports & Leisure
  • Government, Politics, International Affairs, & Law
  • Co-op Employer Engagement & Programming
  • Liaison to StAAR Center & Opportunities for students with disabilities

Hiring: Assistant Director, Employer Relations

  • Non-Profit, Education, & Social Justice
  • Consulting, Finance, Entrepreneurship, & Business
  • Arts, Entertainment, Communications, & Media (Creative Careers)
  • Serves on the Career Center Marketing Team
  • Liaison to the LatinX Center at Tufts

Hiring: Recruitment Coordinator, Employer Relations

  • Main point of contact for Employer Relations Team
  • Jumbos4Jumbos: Alumni – Student Projects
  • On-campus/virtual interviews
  • Assists with virtual events, interviews, job/internship/co-op postings
  • Career Fair Organization & Management
  • Handshake Questions
  • Employer Communications including Newsletter & Blog Content
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