Career Center – Employers

Cincinnati State is committed to Cooperative Education. A Co-op student earns academic credit while getting paid for real-world work experience. It is a partnership between academia and industry. If you are interested in hiring Co-op students, you are assigned a Co-op Coordinator to partner with your organization and assist in student placement. If you would like to learn more about Co-op, please visit our Co-op page for more details.

What we mean by Co-op is paid work experience in the student’s program of study. Some may call that an internship or experiential learning.

Policy Statement 

Cincinnati State is committed to providing students and alumni with access to quality employment and experiential learning opportunities. Access to Cincinnati State Career Center recruiting services, including job postings, recruiting events, career fairs, information sessions, and related services, is a privilege and not a right. 

Employers using Career Center recruiting services are expected to act ethically, comply with all applicable laws, and provide accurate, safe, and appropriate opportunities. Failure to comply with this policy may result in the removal of postings, restrictions on recruiting activities, or suspension or revocation of recruiting privileges. 

Employer and Posting Review 

The Career Center conducts a standard review of employer accounts and job postings before approval. This review is intended to assess compliance with Career Center policies and does not constitute an investigation, certification, endorsement, or independent verification of information provided by an employer. 

The Career Center may request additional information or clarification when information is incomplete, inconsistent, or raises concerns. Employers are responsible for ensuring that all information submitted is accurate, complete, and current. 

Prohibited Opportunities 

The institution reserves the right to decline or remove postings that include: 

• False, misleading, incomplete, fraudulent, deceptive, or otherwise misrepresented opportunities, including employment scams involving financial transactions, check cashing, package forwarding, cryptocurrency activities, or similar practices. 
• Multi-level marketing, pyramid sales, or “start-your-own-business” opportunities. 
• Commission-only positions that do not clearly disclose compensation structure and earning expectations. 
• Positions requiring students or alumni to purchase products, services, training, equipment, kits, certifications, or materials as a condition of employment.
• Jobs requiring unpaid training as a condition of employment. 
• Opportunities involving harassment, unsafe working conditions, fraud, misrepresentation, or positions classified as independent contractor, freelance, or self-employed opportunities without sufficient disclosure of the work arrangement. 
• Positions that require students to recruit, solicit, market, advertise to, or sell products or services to other students. 
• Work performed in private residences unless specifically reviewed and approved by the Career Center. 
• Opportunities that violate federal, state, or local laws or regulations. 
• Unpaid internships or experiential learning opportunities that do not comply with applicable labor laws. 

Remote, hybrid, home-based, and field-based positions may be posted when the Career Center can reasonably determine that the employer and opportunity appear legitimate and consistent with this policy. 

Posting Modifications 

The Career Center may make nonsubstantive corrections to employer-submitted content, including formatting, spelling, grammar, typographical errors, or similar administrative changes. 

Substantive changes involving job duties, qualifications, compensation, employment classification, work location, schedule, benefits, or other material employment terms must be made or approved by the employer before publication. 

Career Center Authority 

All employer accounts and job postings may be subject to review and approval before being made available to students or alumni. 

The institution reserves the right to: 

• Decline, remove, or unpublish job postings; 
• Limit employer access to recruiting services; 
• Suspend or revoke employer accounts; 
• Refuse participation in career fairs, recruiting events, interviews, information sessions, or other Career Center activities; and 
• Take any additional action necessary to protect students, alumni, and the College community. 

Access may be suspended or revoked if an employer violates this policy, misrepresents opportunities, engages in unsafe, unethical, or unlawful conduct, or becomes the subject of credible complaints from students, alumni, faculty, staff, or other parties. 

No Endorsement or Guarantee 

Approval or publication of an employer account or job posting does not constitute Cincinnati State’s endorsement, recommendation, certification, or guarantee of the employer or employment opportunity. 

Cincinnati State does not guarantee the accuracy of information supplied by an employer or the safety, compensation, legal compliance, working conditions, or outcome of any employment opportunity. Students and alumni are responsible for evaluating employers and opportunities before applying, sharing personal or financial information, interviewing, accepting employment, or entering into any agreement. 

Ed2Go Participants 

Individuals enrolled solely in courses offered through Ed2Go are not enrolled as Cincinnati State students for purposes of this policy and are not eligible for Cincinnati State Career Center recruiting services. 

Employers using Cincinnati State’s job board and recruiting platforms will not have access to individuals participating solely in Ed2Go programs, and College job postings will not be distributed to those individuals. 

Employers interested in recruitment or advertising involving Ed2Go participants should contact Ed2Go directly regarding any opportunities that may be available at (855) 520-6806. 

CState CareerLink is an online system that connects Cincinnati State students and graduates to employment opportunities.

How Jobs Are Defined in Our System

• Part-time (non-degree specific) 
• Co-op (full-time or part-time paid employment in the student’s field of study, which may or may not lead to a permanent position)
• Internship (full-time or part-time unpaid employment in the student’s field of study, which may or may not lead to a permanent position.  Must meet Department of Labor standards.)  Most of our students co-op, so we have very limited students seeking internships.
• Temporary (non-degree specific) 
• Full-time (non-degree specific) 
• Full-time (Degree specific, must have degree completed) 

To register for access to CState CareerLink:

• Visit https://cincinnatistate-csm.symplicity.com/employers and select “Register.”
• You’ll receive an email message, usually within 24 hours, letting you know your registration is pending. We’ll get in touch if there are any problems.
• When your registration is approved, you’ll receive a welcome email with your username and password.
• Your approved registration allows you to view resumes, post job opportunities, and meet the Co-op Coordinator who will be your primary contact.

To post a job:

• Visit CState CareerLink at https://cincinnatistate-csm.symplicity.com/employers
  • Enter your username and password and choose “Sign In.” Next you’ll see your home page.
  • Choose “Jobs” from the top menu bar, and click “Add New.”
  • Complete the New Job form and click “Submit.”
• You’ll receive an email message, usually within 24 hours, letting you know your job posting is pending approval.
• When your job posting is approved, you’ll receive email notification. You’ll also receive reminder email when your job posting is expiring.

Information tables and information sessions are a great way to brand your company to students on campus.  We encourage you to give us at least a two week notice/lead-time to allow target marketing of the company/positions.

Information Tables

will be available on the Cincinnati State Clifton campus Tuesdays – Thursdays between 11:00 – 1:00 PM.  Reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis.  These will not take place in the summer semester.

Employers must have an account created in CState CareerLink and sign up for your preferred day under “Events” > “Career Fairs” for Spring 2026.

Fall 2026 Dates

• Tuesday 9/1
• Wednesday 9/16
• Thursday 10/1
• Tuesday 10/13
• Wednesday 10/28
• Thursday 11/12
• Tuesday 12/1

Once approved, you will receive a confirmation.

If you are interested, please contact Emily Helmers (emily.helmers@cincinnatistate.edu).

Job Fairs typically take place in the fall and spring semesters, depending on programs, student availability, and other factors. These are typically by invitation only. To join the mailing list, please set up your CareerLink account to indicate interest.

Fall 2026

• Co-op, Internship, and Career Fair: Tuesday, October 6th, 2026 

• Real Estate Meet and Greet: Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 

• Health Professions Career Day: Tuesday, November 10th, 2026 

Spring 2027

• Co-op, Internship, and Career Fair: Tuesday, March 2nd, 2027 
• Real Estate Meet and Greet: TBD
• Health Professions Career Day: TBD 

With questions, please contact Emily Helmers (emily.helmers@cincinnatistate.edu).