Post Positions for Michigan Public Health Students

Log into the Careers Gateway. You can choose to sign in with Google or Microsoft or click "Sign up for an account" and create a password. Then fill out your account information with your organization, job title, and contact information.

For more details about how to access your account, post jobs, and use employer features, review this 12twenty Employer Guide.

After signing into the Careers Gateway, click on the Job Board module on the left-hand side of the page and then click on the "+ Post a Job" button in the top right corner of the Job Board page. Enter position details using the guide below. Fields with an * are required.

Job Details

• Employer* - Your organization should auto-populate here
• Job Title* - List the job title. For internships and projects, we recommend including the semester (Fall 2025, Summer 2026, etc.)
• Type of Job* - Select from "Undergraduate Internship," "Graduate Internship," "Fellowship," "Full-time Job," "Part-time Job," or "Project or Volunteer Opportunity"
• Salary Range - Not required, but we highly encourage employers to list the salary range in order to create transparent and equitable hiring processes
• Location Type* - Specify Location(s), Flexible/Negotiable, or Remote/Telecommute
• Location* - After selecting country, note that cities are all pre-populated so you can start typing, and then the options will populate from there and you can choose one, which will include state as well
• Industry* - View options and select all that apply
• Job Function* - View options and select all that apply
• Preferred Years of Experience - Not required, see Job Description suggestions below
• Interview Format - Not required
• Public Health Field (select all that apply)* - View options and select all that apply
• Job Sector* - Select closest match from drop-down list
• Target Audience* - Select the student groups that you are interested in hiring for your position. You can review the U-M Michigan Public Health Student Profiles page to read about the training and skills of our various students.
• Minimum Degree Required* - Select the degree that the student should have completed by when they start the position. For internships that do not require a completed degree, you can select "Bachelors" or "No degree required."

Application Method(s)

• Apply via this site* - Select "Yes" if you would like for students to submit their applications through the Careers Gateway, where you will go to review applications and make selections.
• Apply via external link* - Select "Yes" if you would like for students to submit their applications through your organization's website. After selecting "Yes," you will be able to add the link.
• Apply via email* - Select "Yes" if you would like for students to submit their application materials to your email address. After selecting "Yes," you will be able to add your email address.

Job Description

• Job Description - Please see the "Job Description Recommendations" section below for suggestions for creating an inclusive job description and hiring process.

Attachments

• Can add any attachments as you feel necessary

Application Document Requirements

• List all required documents for students to submit for their application

Job Dates

• Time Zone* - Make sure to select the correct time zone for application deadlines
• Application Begins on* - Date and time
• Application Deadline* - Date and time
• How do you plan on reviewing your applicants?* Indicate how you will review applications
• Anticipated Job Start Date - Not required, but this can be really valuable for our students to understand the timing for when the position will begin
• For Immediate Hire - Not required

Interview Detail

• Interviewer - Not required

Primary Job Contact

• Name* - Enter in your information
• Title - Not required, but it would be great for students to be able to see your title
• Email* - The email you'd like applicants to contact you at
• Phone - Not required
• Is Alumnus - Please let us know if you are a Michigan Public Health alum!

Eligibility

• Student Group* - Select "Select all" so that all student will have access to view the posting
• Degree Level - Do not select anything in this section
• College/School - Do not select anything in this section
• Major/Academic Program - formerly Academic Specialization (enabled) - Do not select anything in this section

• Include information about the organization (mission statement, core values) and where interested candidates may learn more about your organization (website)
• Describe initiatives and approach to fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEI)
• Indicate if candidates may contact past interns or current employees for insights on their experience with your organization and include contact information
• Include information about professional development opportunities provided to employees

• Provide information on hiring timeline and upcoming events to engage with your organization
• Include information about the process for how candidates with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations during the interview process
• Include your organization's ability to hire international candidates
• Provide information on what a candidate can expect for the interviewing process. For example:
• This position will include two rounds of interviews, conducted in a virtual format
• The timeline for interviewing and selection will take place in January - February.
• Include or provide a link to your organization's statement on equal opportunity hiring

• Provide specific skills required to be successful in the role, in visionary terms. For example:
• You are energized by working with a team
• You bring your attention to details to solve problems
• You are an independent thinker who loves organizing and presenting data
• Provide a clear criteria for applying. For example:
• You are a currently enrolled graduate student in a public health program
• You are in your 2nd year of your master's program with an anticipated graduation date of April 2025
• You are seeking an advanced degree in the field of public health with an undergraduate degree in sciences, technology, engineering, or math.
• You are an undergraduate student interested in public health careers
• Provide clear criteria on previous experience(s) required to be successful in this role.
• Some candidates can dismiss their own experiences or limit themselves from applying if the posting is too specific. Instead of listing the number of years of experience required, consider distinguishing what types of previous roles or responsibilities candidates should possess.
• Indicate if specific majors or departments are required (type of degree, major, department)
• Indicate if specific class year is required (type of degree, year in program)

• Indicate how cover letters should be addressed (specific name, title, email if applicable)
• Include details about the specific information skills to be discussed in the cover letter. For example:
  • Paragraph 1: Discuss your specific interest in the data analysis role and our organization
  • Paragraph 2: Provide examples of when you have used data analysis and assessment skills in coursework, jobs, research, or additional experience
  • Paragraph 3: Provide examples of when you have used data reporting and visualization skills in coursework, jobs, research, or additional experience

• Provide clear language on the number of hours expected per week (hours, time commitment)
• Provide examples of projects that will be completed, or past projects completed by others in this role.
• Clearly outline if the role is paid or unpaid
  • Provide information on any other benefits available, such as a stipend
  • Provide information (if known) on funding sources available to apply for supplemental income or financial aid
  • Provide information on other services available, such as housing relocation support, or transportation assistance
  • Accurately describe hourly, weekly, monthly, or yearly amount
  • Describe if exempt or non-exempt from overtime pay
  • Describe if interns are provided a stipend, and when stipend is provided
• If the role is unpaid:
• If role is paid:

• Clarify learning goals for internship positions.
  • How will the intern be supervised and mentored?
  • What public health competency areas will students gain from this internship experience?
  • How and what will students learn during this internship?
  • What specific activities will interns engage in during the internship to complete learning goals and objectives?
  • What tangible work product or artifact will demonstrate that a student has learned competency areas through this internship?
• For example:
• Clarify the possibility of a career pipeline and opportunities for growth.
  • This role has the potential to lead to a full-time opportunity.
  • This role is term-limited with possibility of renewal.
  • Past interns in this role have had the opportunity to meet with / pursue…
• For example: