Hire a Bearkat

Modern Approach to Employer Engagement

To meet the growing demand for Bearkat talent, we're excited to introduce a dynamic new partnership with Symplicity, a national leader in student and employer engagement. With a track record of supporting over 26 million job seekers, Symplicity will help us elevate our services and better connect you with SHSU's top candidates.

What Can You Expect?

  • Streamlined career center request process
  • Access to a large, qualified applicant pool
  • Simplified event registration
  • Virtual opportunities
  • Easy appointment scheduling
  • A personalized dashboard with automated tools
  • 24/7 tech support
  • ... and more!

More details to come! Contact Employer Engagement Manager, Audrey Williams (akw007@shsu.edu), with questions.

Recruiting at SHSU

Sam Houston State University offers over 80 bachelor's degrees, 50+ master's programs, and 10 doctoral degrees—including nationally recognized programs in Business, Media, Education, Engineering, and Criminal Justice.

SHSU is proud to be classified as a Doctoral Research University and a Community Engaged campus by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education. U.S. News & World Report also ranks SHSU among the top institutions for online graduate programs.

Our Employment Specialists are ready to assist you with:

  • Campus Interviews (in-person or virtual)
  • Info sessions & presentation space reservations
  • Career fair registration & coordination
  • Resume referrals and job vacancy promotion
  • Job & internship postings on Bearkats Get Hired
  • Campus marketing support
  • Corporate sponsorship opportunities

Contact Employer Engagement Specialist, Jessica Salazar (jns065@shsu.edu), with inquiries.

On-Campus Interviewing

We offer comfortable and functional recruiting spaces:

  • Multiple private interview rooms
  • A 12-person conference room
  • A 30-seat seminar room
  • Coffee bar, recruiter lounge, and kitchen
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Support for in-person & virtual interviews

To participate in campus interviews, you must be registered with our BEARKATS GET HIRED sponsorship program.

Sponsorship Program

Unlock premium services and benefits through our sponsorship packages. Sponsors receive priority support and increased exposure across our platforms.

To explore these exclusive opportunities, visit our BEARKATS GET HIRED page or contact Audrey Williams (akw007@shsu.edu).