Connect with Tippie Talent this Spring

Hello from the University of Iowa, Tippie College of Business!

Our students have completed a fall semester like no other, are now back to classes, and are eager to move toward their next chapter, whether that’s a summer internship or full-time role. We realize that many organizations are still determining how and when to bring employees back to the office safely, but whether you’ll be working in-person or remotely in May, our master’s students are prepared to apply their skills and make important contributions to your business.

Please read on for information about posting jobs and internships, connecting with our students, and program updates.

I wish you all good health and endurance as we persevere toward a fall when we can hopefully gather in person again.

Hire Talented Master’s Students

Our Specialized Master’s students are seeking full-time and internship opportunities. Want to know what they can do for your company?

·       Masters Finance students can apply their knowledge in financial markets, corporate valuation, equity and fixed-income analysis, financial risk-management, product research and analysis, forecasting, pricing, and benchmarking.

·       Masters Business Analytics students are ready to create models, write programs, use database skills, and design data visualizations.

We have recent December graduates who are available to start immediately as well as May graduates looking for full-time work this summer. And many students are also hoping to secure a meaningful summer internship. Let me know your hiring needs and I can match you with great students!

Career Fairs

All the University of Iowa’s Career Fairs will be conducted virtually this spring.

• February 11 – Engineering Career Fair
• February 23 – Tippie Tech: Data& Information Job & Internship Fair
• February 24 – Business & Entrepreneurship Job & Internship Fair

If you have not already signed up, registration is still open. Use the links above to register through Handshake or contact Joanna Halsch for more details.

COVID-19 and the Impact on Summer Internships

Last April we reached out to ask how your companies were responding to COVID-19, especially as it related to summer internships. Everyone who replied made some modifications, with most employers shifting to a virtual, sometimes abbreviated, internship.

As we look to summer, we realize there is uncertainty and you’re likely still deciding what format to use for your internship or planning two internships simultaneous: one in-person and a virtual as backup. This is a significant amount of work, and we want to thank you for your commitment to creating a valuable and safe learning experience for students. If you have questions about how to maximize a virtual internship experience, please send me an email. I’d be happy to share some of what our students found most valuable last summer.

Amy Kristof-Brown Named New Dean of Tippie

I’m delighted to share that Amy Kristof-Brown, senior associate dean and professor, has been named the new dean of the Tippie College of Business. Since joining the Tippie faculty as an assistant professor in the Department of Management and Organizations in 1997, Kristof-Brown has served in numerous roles including director of the department’s graduate studies and department executive officer. She was named senior associate dean of the college in 2017.

Kristof-Brown has served as interim dean since March 2020 and has provided caring and visionary leadership as we’ve navigated the difficulties of COVID-19. She is committed to the people of Tippie – our students, faculty, staff, and partners – and we are excited to have her as our next leader.

Find Tippie Talent on Handshake

Find Tippie talent for your business on Handshake, the University of Iowa’s job posting platform. New to Handshake? Setting up profile is easy (and free!). Click here for instructions and be sure to connect with the University of Iowa. Having trouble? Contact us and we’ll walk you through the process.

Already have a Handshake profile? Post your open positions so our students can begin applying. If you’re specifically interested in finance or business analytics talent, please notify me about your job posting and I can feature it in the student newsletters for those programs.

Tackle Your Business Problems with Help from Our Students

We are always looking to partner with businesses on projects for our students. It’s a win-win where students gain real world experience while companies receive valuable help tackling a business problem.

Want to leverage our Business Analytics students to make sense of your data? Or are you interested in consulting help from our Finance students with financial analysis, forecasting, or risk assessment? Let me know and I can connect you with our stellar faculty leading these projects.

Want to Engage with Tippie But Don’t Know Where to Start?

Give us a call at (319) 335-0960 or email me to set up a meeting. If you’re looking for information on posting jobs, establishing an internship program, or if you want to see resumes of our students – we are here to help! We welcome the opportunity to create a customized engagement plan that connects you with the talent and resources you need.