Dear Employer Partners,
We hope you’re having a good start to the summer!
Here in the Career Center, we’re hard at work developing our programming for the upcoming school year, including our Fall 2026 Career Fair on Friday, September 25th. Please see below for more information and a link to register.
Additionally, if your company is interested in hosting any On Campus Interviews (OCIs) this fall, either in-person or virtually, we welcome you to sign up for a date on Handshake starting July 6th.
We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events!
Sincerely,
Employer Relations Team at Tufts University
Sue Atkins, Associate Director, Employer Relations
Mitch Moise, Assistant Director, Employer Relations
Sean Gorman, Recruitment Coordinator, Employer Relations
Fall 2026 Career Fair: Friday, September 25, 11:30am-3:30pm
We are pleased to host another in-person event this fall that will include up to 200 employers across all industry sectors in the Tufts Gantcher Center. Lunch will be provided. Registration is now open for those interested in attending.
Calling all Jumbos! We would love to have Tufts alumni join us at our Fall 2026 Career Fair on September 25th. Please speak with your HR/Talent Acquisition teams to organize a booth at the career fair. Registration includes 2 spots and any additional alumni attending will join for free!
Registration Fees for Fall 2026 Tufts Career Fair:
- NEW! Combined Women in Tech Conference & Tufts Career Fair Bundle (see details below)
- For-profit companies: $500
- Large Nonprofits (50+ employees) and Government Agencies: $450
- Small Nonprofits (less than 50 employees) and Emerging Start-Ups (less than 50 employees): $300
- Learn about additional sponsorship opportunities here
Each Career Fair registration includes the following:
- Set up for organizations beginning at 10 AM in Gantcher Family Sports & Convention Center
- Registration for 2 representatives. Please note: Additional representatives may be added for $50 each, up to a total of four representatives per company. If the additional representative is a Tufts graduate, 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 (share any food allergies upon registration)
- Resume book sent to organization following Career Fair (students will opt-in to have resumes shared with employers)
- Note: To reduce waste, we encourage employers to use QR codes so students can easily access information about your company. Instead of distributing printed flyers, pamphlets, or other materials, consider linking to your website, promotional videos, slide decks, or other resources through a QR code displayed at your table. We also encourage attendees to bring a refillable water bottle to reduce plastic waste.
Fall 2026 Tufts Career Fair Sponsorships
Last fall, we hosted a career fair where nearly 2,000 students attended to meet with 141 employers.
Please help us make this coming Fall Career Fair just as successful. We invite you to create a sponsorship prior to the fair to promote your organization and open internships and jobs to students. You can select your Sponsorship package when you register for the Fair through Handshake.
The Employer Relations team is happy to discuss these and additional opportunities to bring brand awareness and interest in your organization and positions. Please reach out to Sue Atkins, Associate Director, Employer Relations at susan.atkins@tufts.edu.
Tufts Career Center Fall 2026 Events
Below are some key Fall 2026 programs and important dates. Additional events and updates will be shared as we get closer to the academic year.
July
- July 6: Begin Scheduling OCIs & Coffee Chats
- OCIs/Information Sessions for the Fall 2026 semester can be held between Sept. 8 – Dec. 14
- July 31: Fall 2026 Career Fair Early Bird Registration Deadline
August
- Aug. 28: Fall 2026 Tufts Career Fair Sponsorship Registration Deadline
September
- Sept. 8: First Day of Classes
- Sept. 17: Consulting Networking Night
- Sept. 18: Fall 2026 Career Fair Registration Deadline
- Sept. 25: Fall 2026 In-Person Career Fair
October
- Oct. 12: Indigenous People’s Day (no programming)
November
- Nov. 11: Veterans Day (no programming)
- Nov. 25-27: Thanksgiving (no programming)
December
- Dec. 15-23: Final Exams (no programming)
- Dec. 24-Jan. 20, 2027: Christmas/New Year’s/Winter Break (no programming)
Women in Tech Conference: Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Women in Tech 2026 (WiT) marks the 10th anniversary of Tufts University’s annual conference dedicated to empowering women and non-binary students who are interested in technology and innovation.
Last year, we welcomed over 300 students from Tufts, Harvard, MIT, and 35+ other universities and raised $20K+ from sponsors.
WiT creates a space where students can explore different paths in tech, connect with professionals, and build confidence within the industry. Through interactive workshops, speaker panels, networking opportunities, and career-focused events, we create a community that inspires, grows, and helps students prepare for future opportunities in technology and more!
📅Saturday, September 26th
⏰8:30am – 6:00pm ET
📍Joyce Cummings Center
Interested in sponsoring? Check out our Sponsor Interest Form & Sponsor Brochure
Employers: This registration option is ONLY available to employers registering for both the Fall 2026 Career Fair (9/25) and Women in Tech 2026 Conference (9/26). Please note that if you decide to register for BOTH the Fall 2026 Career Fair and Women in Tech 2026 Conference, you will register/pay directly for the Women in Tech Conference through their Sponsor Interest Form and receive a separate invoice through Handshake for the Tufts Career Fair, which you will register for in Handshake.
Pricing: You can add $300 to any WiT sponsorship tier and send two (2) representatives to the Tufts Fall 2026 Career Fair (not applicable to the WiT Bronze Tier).
Consulting & Finance Events — Fall 2026
Consulting Networking Night | Thursday, September 17th | 6:00pm – 8:15pm
Consulting Networking Night brings together consultants, including Tufts alumni and other professionals, from across the consulting industry to connect with students exploring careers in the field. The event provides an opportunity for students to learn about consulting roles, organizations, and emerging industry trends, while also exploring consulting as a potential career path. Employers and alumni are invited to join us from 6:00–8:15pm for an opening panel discussion followed by open networking with students. For more information, please email Mitch Moise: Asst. Director, Employer Relations, at Mitchell.Moise@tufts.edu.
Tufts also organizes a Finance Networking Night and we are currently scheduling a date in Fall 2026. If you are interested in participating, please contact Mitch Moise at the above email.
Hired a Jumbo Tracker: 2025/2026 Academic Year
We invite you to take a moment to complete our Tufts University Hiring Tracker: 2025-2026 survey to let us know if you hired any Tufts students during the 2025–2026 academic year. Your feedback helps us better understand the ROI of our programs, your engagement with Tufts, and how we can best support you and our students. Thank you for helping us highlight the success of Tufts talent and for supporting the professional growth of our students!
Join the Tufts University Community Work Study Program to Hire Students
Calling all Off-Campus Employers! We are looking to partner with local organizations to hire Tufts students for the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year.
Key Benefits of Hiring a Tufts Federal Work Study Student
- Great work at a lower cost: 75% of their hourly wages covered by Federal Work Study (25% & FICA are the responsibility of the employer/community organization)
- Onboarding and weekly Payroll processed by Tufts HR
- After upfront documentation and payment, weekly time sheets are the only paperwork
Please review the information at Community Work-Study Program about hiring current Tufts students. Please feel free to reach out in July 2026 if you are interested in setting up a Community Service contract. You can direct any questions to Student.Employment@tufts.edu, and visit this blog post for more info: Hire Tufts University Community Work Study Students.
New Tufts University Minor in Legal Studies
Starting in the Fall 2026 semester, the Minor in Legal Studies provides students with an understanding of legal systems within their broader political and social contexts.
The minor explores both the theoretical foundations of law and practical applications across different domains including criminal justice, immigration, education, and the environment. It is valuable for students considering careers in law, public service, or any field where legal literacy is essential. Visit this following link for more information on this exciting new academic offering at Tufts.
If you are interested in speaking with Tufts about legal volunteer, internship, and full-time opportunities with your organization, please reach out to Sean Gorman, Recruiting Coordinator at sean.gorman@tufts.edu.
Post Jobs & Internships/Co-ops with Handshake
Tufts uses a recruiting database called Handshake to allow employers to make a profile and post job, internship, co-op, and research opportunities for Tufts students and alumni to access. 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.
Questions about posting opportunities on Handshake? Contact Sean Gorman at sean.gorman@tufts.edu.
Tufts in the News
Highlighted articles about Tufts University:
- Women’s Rowing Wins Third Straight NCAA Championship
- Men’s Lacrosse Wins National Championship for Third Straight Year
- Using AI to Connect the Dots in Public Health
- Record $200,000 in Grants Awarded to Local Nonprofits Through Tufts Program
What We’re Reading
- US Labor Market Snapshot — April 2026
- Fastest growing occupations : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- New Report Shows Massachusetts as Global Leader in Climatetech With 16 of Top 20 Energy Companies
- New college graduates overestimate starting salaries by nearly $24,000, report finds
- TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2026
- Northeast Regional Neurodiversity Conference – Northeast Regional Neurodiversity Conference – Registration is now open!
- Immigration Ruling Strikes Down $100,000 H1-B fee, What’s Next (Forbes.com)
Employer Resources:
- Academic Calendar | AS&E Students
- May 2026 Employer Newsletter
- How to Schedule a Tabling Event on Campus
- How to Create an Employer User Account, Join a Company, and Connect with Schools on Handshake
- How to Post a Job on Handshake
- How to Recruit at Tufts
- Tufts Internship Requirements by Department
- Tufts Co-op Programs in the School of Engineering
- Tufts Employer Policies
- Handshake for Employers
Team Contact Information by Industry
If you are interested in connecting with Tufts Career Center, please send us an email. We will respond to you as quickly as possible and look forward to hearing from you. Our staff members support undergraduate and graduate students and alumni in the School of Arts & Sciences, the School of Engineering, and the School of Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts only.
Please check out our Employer Relations website for all information including employer policies and other great information about engaging with Tufts University.
Do you want to have additional representatives receive the Tufts Employer Newsletter or do you need to remove/change your organization’s contact for Tufts? Please make changes using this Contact Form.
Sue Atkins, Associate Director, Employer Relations
- Employer Engagement Team Leader
- Biotech, Healthcare, Life Sciences, & Environmental Science
- Engineering, Technology & Physical Sciences
- Government, Politics, International Affairs
- Liaison to StAAR Center & Opportunities for Neurodiverse and students with disabilities
Mitch Moise, Assistant Director, Employer Relations
- Non-Profit, Education, & Social Justice
- Consulting, Finance, Entrepreneurship, & Business, Sports & Leisure
- Arts, Entertainment, Communications, & Media (Creative Careers)
- Serves on the Career Center Marketing Team
- Liaison to the LatinX Center at Tufts
Sean Gorman, Recruitment Coordinator, Employer Relations
- Main point of contact for Employer Relations Team
- Legal, Pre-law, law employers looking to hire Tufts students
- Jumbos4Jumbos: Alumni – Student Projects Manager
- On-campus/virtual interviews
- Assists with virtual & on-campus event coordination, job/internship/ postings
- Career Fair Organization & Management
- Handshake Questions
- Employer Communications including Newsletter & Blog Content
