Employers

Turn to UMass Lowell for your intern, co-op and early career hires.

UMass Lowell (UML) can support an employer’s early career recruiting efforts and on-campus employment brand.

Our range of academic disciplines (arts and humanities, business, education, health sciences, social sciences, and STEM) and degree options helps employers fill nearly every job function in their organization.

To discuss best practices for recruiting UMass Lowell students, contact Jim McGonigle, Assistant Director, Employer Relations, email: James_McGonigle@uml.edu, phone: 978-934-2742.

If you have specific recruiting needs and would like to give us some general information please click the form below.  Someone will get back to you in 2-3 business days.

UMass Lowell is a national research university committed to preparing students for work in the real world— solving real problems and helping real people. Our more than 18,000 students in bachelor, master and doctoral degrees are ready to succeed in a broad range of jobs and industries. With over 150 majors and programs, our students have the training and education to succeed in your workplace. Coupling their education with their involvement in more than 250 student organizations and 16 NCAA Division I athletic teams, students have demonstrated highly valuable leadership, teamwork, communication and resiliency skills. 

  • 17,000+ students
  • 150+ academic programs across five colleges
  • 39% students of color
  • 39% female
  • Recognized as a First-Gen Forward institution
  • Recognized as an Asian American, Native American & Pacific Islander minority serving institution
  • 88 Public University Ranking (U.S. News & World Report)
  • 179 National University Ranking (U.S. News & World Report)
  • Top 200 Research Universities in Nation (U.S. News & World Report)


UMass Lowell is a part of the Handshake network providing employers with the ability to post internships, co-ops and full-time jobs.

UMass Lowell is hosting eight career fairs during the 2023-24 academic year. With so much variety, we’re sure you’ll find a fair for your recruiting needs.

Our career fairs are excellent opportunities to for employers to fill co-op, intern, and early career full-time jobs.

Karen O’Donnell
Manager, Business Operations & Events
Phone: 978-934-2733
Email: Karen_ODonnell1@uml.edu

Fall Fairs

Careers in Business Fair – Thursday, September 28: 3:30 – 6 p.m.
Careers in STEM Fair – Thursday, October 12: 4 – 7 p.m.
Civil & Environmental Engineering Career Fair – Thursday, October 19: 3 – 6 p.m.
Careers in Healthcare Fair – Monday, November 6: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Careers in Human & Public Services – Tuesday, November 7: 1 – 4 p.m.

Spring Fairs

Co-op Connection – Wednesday, Feb. 28: 6 – 8 p.m.
Spring Career Fair – Thursday, March 21: 4 – 7 p.m.
Careers in Criminal Justice & Security – Thursday, April 4: 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.

Information Sessions & Recruiting Tables

Having an on-campus presence greatly increases student awareness of employer’s job opportunities and brand. Through information sessions or recruiting tables, employers can market themselves to students in a very personal and authentic way.

Interview Days

Let UMass Lowell streamline the interview process by hosting on-campus interview days. On-campus interviews are an effective and efficient way to see all your UMass Lowell candidates in one day. Employers can make decisions quicker than spreading interviews out over multiple days at their location. On-campus interviews also makes it easier for students to schedule an interview without needing to worry about commuting to the job location.

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Resources

Posting Jobs

All job postings are published on our career services platform, Handshake. We ask that job descriptions are clear and include …

Employer Guide to Co-ops

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Posting Unpaid Internships

UMass Lowell has multiple programs to support the financial needs of our students working in unpaid internships.  Whether you’re a …

Recruiting Guidelines

All recruitment through the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell) must adhere to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) guidelines, the National …

Career Fair Tips for Employers

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Contact & Location

Phone
978-934-2355
Address

University Crossing, Suite 450
220 Pawtucket Street
Lowell, MA 01854-5148

O'Leary Library, Room 105
61 Wilder Street
Lowell, MA 01854-5148

Appointment Hours

Monday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.