EMPLOYER RESOURCES
WHY AYS
The Andrew Young School of Policy Studies educates a diverse population of students equipping them with critical skill sets in high demand across a variety of sectors. AYS has achieved national recognition in the following areas:
#16 Best Graduate Schools in Public Affairs
- 3 in Urban Policy
- 5 in Public Finance & Budgeting
- 6 in Nonprofit Management
- 9 in Local Government Management
- 14 in Public Management & Leadership
- 18 in Criminology
- 26 in Public Policy Analysis
- 51 in Social Work
- 65 in Economics
*According to the U.S. News and World Report’s 2024.
The city of Atlanta offers Andrew Young School students comprehensive opportunities to develop their advancing skills and professional experience. Our undergraduate and graduate students are engaged in the local community through internships and research projects with the city of Atlanta as their backdrop, so their experiences are vast and unique.
Our program benefits from its diversity—of students and faculty engaged in innovative policy research, a range of experiential opportunities for students both inside and outside classrooms, and a robust global network of alumni. Employers can expect candidates from the Andrew Young School to have rich experience, such as prior work experience or fluency in other languages.
RECRUITING AND BRANDING
We have various methods through which we can assist with your recruitment goals while enhancing your brand visibility:
Post your jobs, internships and fellowships on Handshake.
Posting an internship? Check out our Internship FAQs for suggestions.
Third-party recruiters or staffing agencies, please review our policy.
Host an Information Session (virtual or on–campus) and educate students about your organization, the hiring process and current opportunities.
Host a Site Visit at your premises and give students the chance to tour your company, learn about different roles, and get a first-hand look at company culture. Visits include company tours, employee panel discussions, networking sessions, and formal recruiting presentations.
Market opportunities in our Career Connection newsletter – distributed weekly to all AYS students, graduates and alumni.
Visit Handshake and navigate to the Fairs tab > Sort School: Georgia State University to view a full list of upcoming fairs.
Interested in any of these options or have other ideas? Email us.
ENGAGEMENT
Participate in career panels, professional conversations, workshops and gatherings to interact with students in a relaxed environment and expand your network of potential candidates.
These informational meetings allow you to counsel the future workforce by sharing your professional journey with students and answering their career questions.
Serve as a panelist and join us for industry-focused career panels.
Email us for more information.
CONSULTING & CAPSTONE
The Andrew Young School extends policy research support and consulting services to external constituents through project requests. Our nationally acclaimed faculty lead various groups of graduate students year-round on a multitude of impressive projects and research endeavors. This joint effort ensures the delivery of evidence-based, holistic outcomes and information.
STAFFING & EMPLOYMENT AGENCY POLICIES
Third-party Recruiters (Staffing/Employment Agencies) can post a job for a client if the job description has the specific name of the employer hiring the candidates. Third-party recruiters may participate in career fairs only if they are recruiting for positions in their organization.
*Right of Refusal – Any company or organization seeking to recruit at Georgia State University must register a Handshake account through Georgia State University. If a representative of an organization fails to comply with Georgia State University policies, campus posting policies, or NACE Principles for Employment Professionals; access to some or all of AYS Career Services and Alumni Relations resources, including Handshake, may be declined or revoked. Final approval to use Georgia State University facilities and services for the purposes of recruitment rests with the Director of AYS Career Services and Alumni Relations.
*No Solicitation Policy – AYS Career Services and Alumni Relations does not give permission to any organization, or individual, to distribute materials of any kind throughout campus, for the purposes of recruitment. All promotional materials regarding an approved and scheduled recruiting event will be distributed directly through our staff and associated media to interested and qualified students.
EMPLOYER RELATIONS CONTACT
NATALIA MONTILLA
Assistant Director | Employer Relations
Email: [email protected]