Corporate Engagement

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Saint Elizabeth University welcomes corporate partnerships that will create mutually beneficial ecosystems between local, regional, and national employers and SEU students, faculty, and alumni.

Grounded in SEU’s commitment to career readiness, leadership development, and experiential learning, this framework establishes structured pathways for employers to recruit emerging talent, build brand visibility on campus, and contribute to workforce development.

Workforce Alliance

The SEU Workforce Alliance serves as the primary strategic umbrella for corporate, non-profit, and municipal partners who make a multi-year commitment to talent pipeline development and educational advancement.

Strategic Benefits for Employer Partners

  • Tuition Discounts & Professional Development: Preferred tuition rates or customized continuing education/certificate options for employees of Alliance partners enrolled in undergraduate, adult, or graduate degree programs at SEU.

  • Direct Pipeline Access: Priority access to SEU academic department leads in high-demand fields like Nursing, Allied Health, Business, Education, Psychology, and Data Analytics.

  • Co-Branded Talent Initiatives: Joint workforce pipeline development designed to address regional skills gaps in northern New Jersey and the wider tri-state area.

For more information, contact Michael Smullen at msmullen@steu.edu.

 

Talent Recruitment

Elevate your organization's visibility at Saint Elizabeth University and build a direct pipeline to top talent. We help you create customized engagement strategies to connect with students and alumni across all academic disciplines.

Recruitment Channels & Engagement Options:

  • Handshake Job & Internship Postings: Reach active SEU candidates through our central recruitment portal.
  • Career Fairs & Networking Events: Connect with qualified students via semesterly virtual and in-person fairs.
  • Employer Information Sessions: Host dedicated virtual or on-campus sessions to showcase your workplace culture and career pathways.
  • Campus Recruitment Tabling: Engage directly with students in high-traffic campus hubs ($40 fee applies).
  • Employer Site Visits: Host students at your corporate headquarters for interactive tours and early career immersion.
  • On-Campus Interviewing: Utilize complimentary interviewing space in Career Services (September through early May).
  • Guest Speaking & Panels: Feature your leaders as industry experts in academic classrooms, panel discussions, and student organization events.

For more information, contact Alex Corsillo, Director of Career Services, at acorsillo@steu.edu

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

Corporate partners gain direct visibility across university events, academic programs, and SEU Eagles Athletics.

Athletics & Campus Signage

  • Eagles Game Day Sponsorship: Court-side banner branding, program inclusions, and half-time event naming rights during NCAA Division III athletic contests.

  • Facility Naming Rights & Signage: Physical signage opportunities within key campus hubs, athletic venues, or academic laboratories.

Events & Career Days

  • Semi-Annual Career & Internship Fairs: Title or Presenting Sponsorship privileges (includes premier placement, logo rights, and private room access for on-the-spot interviewing).

  • Leadership & Industry Symposia: Corporate sponsorship of panel discussions, women in leadership events, and healthcare/business networking nights.

For more information, contact Michael Smullen at msmullen@steu.edu.

 

Speaking & Thought Leadership Opportunities

Integrating industry professionals into the classroom enriches the student experience while positioning partners as employers of choice.

Engagement Formats

  • In-Class Guest Lectures: Senior leaders deliver targeted lectures tailored to specific syllabi (e.g., healthcare administration, financial modeling, or educational leadership).

  • Virtual Alumni & Industry Panels: Hosted via Handshake/Zoom, connecting alumni and corporate partners with active students to discuss industry trends, career trajectories, and post-grad transition tips.

  • Cap-Stone & Mock Interview Panels: Executives evaluate student presentations or conduct live mock interviews with real-time feedback.

For more information, contact Alex Corsillo, Director of Career Services, at acorsillo@steu.edu

 

On-Site & Experiential Engagement

  1. Faculty Visits & Academic Exchanges: SEU faculty visit partner organizations to align curriculum with current industry tools and skill demands; corporate researchers deliver guest seminars on campus.

  2. Alumni Networking Receptions: Regional receptions hosted at partner headquarters or on campus, bringing together SEU alumni employed at the partner firm with current students.

For more information, contact Andrea Adams, Director of Alumnae/i Engagement, at aadams@steu.edu.