The Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science maintains a master schedule for companies interested in interviewing students/graduates of the Architectural Engineering and Construction Science and Management programs. If you are interested in advertising for candidates and/or scheduling a recruiting visit within the department you may do so by contacting David R. Fritchen or Ray Yunk. David is the industry liaison for the Construction Science and Management program and Ray is the industry liaison for the Architectural Engineering program.
You may recruit candidates for full-time, summer interns or co-op by any of the following methods:
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Send a position announcement and/or job description to the department. It will be posted on the department "Job Board" outside our main office, 240 Seaton Hall, for viewing by Architectural Engineering and Construction Science students. |
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Call the Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science to schedule an interview time within the department early in the semester. Your announcement and interview schedule will be posted on the department "Job Board" for students to schedule themselves for an interview, generally on a 30 minute interval. Company representatives arrive when scheduled within the department, and, if desired, may be assigned a room from which they can conduct a company presentation the evening before their scheduled interviews. This method of recruiting has been by far the most productive for companies seeking students and graduates of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science. It allows the company to develop a stronger relationship with the Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science through employment opportunities, scholarships, and faculty fellowships. |
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Contact Career and Employment Services (CES) at K-State. As an employer, you can post on-line job listings, query for candidates' resumes, or schedule an on campus interview to be conducted at the CES offices in Holtz Hall. You can access CES at www.ksu.edu/ces. The Department of Architectural Engineering and Construction Science works in cooperation with CES to provide employment opportunities for students and graduates. All students/graduates are encouraged to register with Career and Employment Services (CES) to gain maximum exposure and to allow potential employers access to their resume. |
For more information contact:
David Fritchen or Ray Yunk
Kansas State University
Dept. of Arch. Engineering
and Construction Science
Room 240 Seaton Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-2903
E-Mail: dfritch@ksu.edu; yunk@ksu.edu
Ph: (785) 532-5964 Fax: (785) 532-3556
or
Career and Employment Services
What is the co-op program?
The Cooperative Education Program is a joint work/academic program sponsored by Kansas State University and industry, where students alternate between work assignments in industry and academic study on campus.
It is a structured program to give students the opportunity for actual work experience in an engineering or a construction setting during the latter part of their college education providing exposure to business and the "world of work" in the engineering and construction industry.
Students and employers participate with the understanding that this is a voluntary arrangement and there is no obligation on either party concerning permanent employment. It is also understood that the program can be terminated by either party, should there by a reason to do so. This is an excellent arrangement, as it places the requirement for performance on the student and the responsibility for on-the-job training on the employer.
How does it work?
1. A qualified student registers with Career and Employment Services, Holtz Hall and arranges for an interview with the Experiential Learning Staff.
2. The student attends Resume Writing, Interviewing, and Co-op Orientation workshops conducted by Career and Employment Services.
3. The student may interview on campus or review JobLine listings for employment as a co-op student.
4. The company offers employment to students selected from an interview.
5. After accepting the offer, a student will generally begin working for the company the following semester or summer and completes co-op documentation.
6. The co-op student will work from three to seven months, then return to the university to take classes.
Guidelines for the Employer
Work assignments should contribute to a professional education. Technical requirements of the work and the degree of responsibility should be commensurate to the student's level of education.
The employer should be prepared to spend some additional time training the co-op student to broaden exposure to the company organization and operations. Employers should place emphasis on overall development of the student rather than simply having him/her to do menial tasks.
Salary is set by agreement between the employer and the student. The companies should pay the partially educated student a salary commensurate with their education and experience level. Often times the company provides additional living expenses or housing supplement to off set expenses associated with the co-op.
Meetings between the student and the employer should be held at regular intervals to discuss the student's progress. Both the student and the employer submit a written evaluation at the conclusion of their co-op experience.
BENEFITS TO THE STUDENT
Money
For students with limited finances, earnings from co-op assignments provide a means of obtaining a college education that might otherwise be beyond financial reach.
Experience
Depending on the employer, co-op students have opportunities to work in field and office settings. As you obtain more work experience, companies will usually assign you more responsibility. You may also find specialized facilities, techniques, equipment and technology that are not available on campus.
The edge
With increasing competition in the job market, students with experience and knowledge gained from co-oping possess a considerable edge. You can expect to receive a higher salary offer than your classmates who don't take part in the co-op program because you will have several months of engineering or construction work experience.
Motivation
You may find that you do better academically and are more motivated. Cooperative education lets you find greater meaning in what you are studying because the theories and principles learned in the classroom can be applied directly to your job.
Career direction
Co-oping allows you to explore different areas of engineering and construction while allowing you to discover your skills and aptitudes before making a permanent commitment to a company after graduation.
Careers
As a co-op student on the job, you will associate with a variety of fellow workers and observe their decision making and planning, a unique opportunity for you to broaden your professional and social concepts and attitudes.
Breaks
One of the enjoyable things about cooperative study is the alternating sequence of work and study. You'll find that the end of a semester of classes carries a special reward since it is followed by a complete change in both locale and routine.
BENEFITS TO THE EMPLOYER
Early contact with well-trained, high-potential students, without a commitment for permanent employment.
Potential for innovative and productive ideas.
Serve as a conduit for recruiting qualified candidates for full-time employment upon graduation.
For more information contact:
David Fritchen or Ray Yunk
Kansas State University
Dept. of Arch. Engineering
and Construction Science
Rm. 240 Seaton Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-2903
E-Mail: dfritch@ksu.edu; yunk@ksu.edu
Ph: (785) 532-5964 Fax: (785) 532-3556
or to advertise a full-time, intern/co-op/summer or part-time position or review candidates' resumes on world wide web contact:
Career and Employment Services