Work Here! How Innovative Student Recruitment Techniques Increased Diversity

Wednesday, October 16, 2019 | 4:00PM–4:45PM CT | Board 914, Poster Area, Halls F1, F2, Level 3
Session Type: Poster Session
Delivery Format: Poster Session
We recently revamped our student wage hiring process at Virginia Tech's 4Help support desk, placing an emphasis on key values in our strategic plan. The hiring plan focuses on finding diverse candidates as well as marketing techniques that bring in a more diverse pool of applicants that better mirrors our student population.

Outcomes: Understand the importance of carefully crafting wording in a student wage position description to recruit for diversity * Define the tangible benefits of a diverse student workforce * Get materials and ideas that can be used at your home institution

Presenters

  • Ryan Gorkhalee

  • Joyce Landreth

    Deputy Executive Director, IT Experience and Engagement, Virginia Tech

Resources & Downloads

  • Student Diversity Handout

    Updated on 3/20/2025