Dear Employer Partners,
We hope that you are enjoying some summer time off before the busy fall recruitment season. Please continue reading for an announcement regarding our new Associate Dean of Career Services, as well as upcoming events and programming updates.
We are pleased to share that Dr. Alayna Hayes, EdD, MBA has been appointed as the inaugural Associate Dean of Career Services for the School of Arts and Sciences and School of Engineering (AS&E).
This new role was created to shape the future of career services at Tufts by leading the talented team in the Career Center and continuing and strengthening the professional development of students through partnerships with faculty, staff, employers, and alumni.
It reflects a shared commitment across the schools–and the university more broadly–to student success by strengthening connections between academic learning, experiential opportunities, and meaningful post-graduate outcomes. As the Associate Dean, Alayna will provide vision and leadership for the Tufts Career Center, working across AS&E to advance the work of our Career Center through a coordinated, student-centered approach to experiential learning, career readiness, and post-graduate success.
An important aspect of her role will be to continue to guide the integration of curricular and experiential learning in ways that prepare students for success in an increasingly complex global workforce. Dedicated, experienced, and with a track record of success, we have no doubt that Alayna will excel in this important new position.
Read More: Announcing Alayna Hayes as the Inaugural Associate Dean of Career Services
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 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!
The Fall 2026 Career Fair is for students across the School of Arts & Sciences, School of Engineering, the School of Engineering, and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts. Recruit from our over 5,000 undergraduates and 2,200 graduate students for your internships, co-ops (SOE only), rotational programs, and full-time positions.
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 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 increase brand awareness, promote your organization and open internships, Co-ops, 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 to your organization and positions. Please reach out to Sue Atkins, Associate Director, Employer Relations at susan.atkins@tufts.edu.
Employer Coffee Hour: Hiring International Students on August 7, 1 – 2 pm via Zoom
Join the Tufts Career Center Employer Relations Team to discuss hiring international students at our Summer 2026 Employer Coffee Hour. We will discuss Curricular Practical Training, Optional Practical Training, H1-B Visas, and much more. We look forward to having you join us!
Friday, August 7, 1 – 2 pm EST via Zoom
We will record this session for those that are unable to join us.
Fall 2026 On-Campus Interviews & Coffee Chats: Schedule Now!
Employers looking to organize on-campus or virtual campus interviews can submit those requests in Handshake. Please submit your request and then send the details to Sean Gorman, Recruitment Coordinator, Employer Relations at sean.gorman@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 2026 – 2027 academic year. Students will return to campus on Tuesday, September 8th!
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. 1: Begin posting Co-op Opportunities in Handshake for undergrads and graduate students (SOE students only)
- Aug. 7: Employer Coffee Hour – Focus on Hiring International Students
- 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 *
- Sept. 26: Women in Tech Conference (WIT)
- *Register for both the Career Fair & WIT Conference for a discount
October
- Oct. 12: Indigenous People’s Day (no programming)
- Oct. 22: Finance Networking Night
November
- Nov. 11: Veterans Day (no programming)
- Nov. 12: Life Science Networking Night
- Nov 23: Environmental Science Internship Symposium & Reception
- 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 (WIT) Conference: Saturday, September 26, 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 26, 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 the 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 Networking Nights — 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.
Finance Networking Night | Thursday, October 22nd | 6:00pm – 8:15pm
The Finance Networking Night brings together alumni and professionals from the finance sectors to share career insights and connect with students exploring fields such as investment banking, asset management, financial services, and more. 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.
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 seeking partnerships with local organizations to hire Tufts students for the 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. 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.
Time to Post Jobs & Internships/Co-ops with Handshake!
Tufts uses Handshake to allow employers to create profiles 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:
- The Experiment Continues: America at 250 | Tufts Now
- Summer Book Recommendations 2026 | Tufts Now
- Where Veterinary Students Provide Care With a Safety Net
- Clare Fitzpatrick Is Named New Jumbos Women’s Basketball Head Coach
- Butterflies may hold clues to longer lives
- Experts Describe Myriad Challenges in Fight to Control Ebola Outbreak
What We’re Reading
- How Forbes Selected The New Ivies For 2026, Our Third Annual List
- A Job Market Leaving Young Graduates Behind | New York Times
- Consulting firms are still hiring entry-level workers, data shows. But they’re looking for a new set of skills | Business Insider
- America’s Best Employers for New Grads | Forbes
- US Labor Market Snapshot — May 2026
- Immigration Ruling Strikes Down $100,000 H1-B fee, What’s Next (Forbes.com)
Employer Resources:
- Academic Calendar | AS&E Students
- June 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
