Welcome, Employers!

Collaborate With Us

Thank you for your interest in recruiting Vanderbilt talent. In the competitive realm of hiring top candidates, we understand you have numerous options available. Whether you’re new to recruiting our Commodore candidates or Anchoring Down to hire more, our Employer Relations team is dedicated to simplifying the process and facilitating connections with our campus community. We believe developing a recruitment strategy is the best way to engage the right campus stakeholders, promote your employment opportunities, and invite students to your programs and events. Our data indicates that employers who collaborate with us tend to establish more meaningful connections with candidates than employers who do not.

Why Hire VU Students?

Vanderbilt University boasts a diverse and dynamic student population, with coast-to-coast representation and students representing 72 countries and 82 citizenships overall (fall 2023). See more student demographics-based quick facts here.

Vanderbilt attracts students who demonstrate academic excellence and come from varied social, ethnic, and economic backgrounds. Our commitment to diversity is evident in our inclusive campus environment, which features numerous identity centers and opportunities for community engagement.

Vanderbilt’s unique living and learning environment allows students to explore their passions, engage in academic research with world-renowned faculty, and build lasting connections within a diverse community. With over 70 majors across four academic schools, Vanderbilt offers students the flexibility to study across disciplines, feeding their passions and inspiring new solutions to global challenges.

Students at Vanderbilt find inspiration and balance through over 475 student organizations, 40+ intramural sports, and frequent concerts and guest lectures. We encourage our students to engage in volunteer service, with 59% participating locally and globally, and 60% engaging in research projects.

Discover why Vanderbilt University is a prime source of talent for your organization. Our graduates are prepared to make meaningful contributions and impact the world in innovative ways! Reach out today at recruiting@vanderbilt.edu.

Connecting with the External Partner Engagement Team

Our External Partner Engagement team is thrilled to connect you to our Commodore community! Each of our Employer Relations Specialists supports a specific Vandy In Community, our strategic approach that empowers students to prioritize their career discovery, through exploration and preparation relative to a specific career outcome or industry. Ready to start recruiting at VU? Reach out today and be sure to register for an account with Handshake, Vanderbilt’s exclusive recruiting database for students and employers.

Penny Baga

Assistant Director, Employer Relations; Employer Relations for Graduate and Postdoctoral Scholars

Vandy in Policy, Law & Social Impact
Email: penny.baga@vanderbilt.edu
Schedule an appointment in Calendly

Erica Betz

Director of External Partner Engagement

Vandy in Arts & Media
Email: erica.m.betz@vanderbilt.edu

Linsdey Carroll

Administrative Coordinator for External Partner Engagement

Email: lindsey.l.carroll@Vanderbilt.Edu

Anna Flagg

Associate Director, Employer Relations

Vandy in Engineering & Tech
Email: anna.flagg@vanderbilt.edu

Not sure who to reach out to or which Vandy In Community makes sense for you and your organization’s hiring needs? You can email recruiting@vanderbilt.edu.