Reimagining Connection and Recruitment at TPE

As the higher education talent landscape continues to evolve, The Placement Exchange (TPE) is taking a strategic pause on virtual recruiting and placement events this year.

This pause will allow us to better assess the current needs of colleges and universities, job seekers, and hiring teams, while exploring the most effective ways to foster meaningful connections across our profession. We remain committed to supporting career mobility, talent recruitment, and professional growth within student affairs and higher education.

During this time, TPE will engage with campuses, employers, and job seekers to better understand how recruitment practices, candidate expectations, and workforce trends are changing, and how TPE can continue to deliver value in an increasingly dynamic environment.

We appreciate the support of our community and look forward to sharing more about the future of TPE programming as this work progresses.

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Recruiting Fairs

These signature TPE recruiting events are designed to connect  graduating students and practitioners from all levels with diverse groups of leading employers across a wide range of functional areas in higher education who will be showcasing career opportunities within their organizations.

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Placement

Our annual placement event (TPE Virtual) brings together highly talented student affairs candidates and top employers in one place. This fully virtual event continues to deliver a highly personalized candidate screening and interview experience for both candidates and employers while offering cost savings, scheduling flexibility, inclusivity, and convenience all while reducing time-to-fill.

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The new iteration of The Placement Exchange (TPE) is crucial for our profession as it embraces innovation and adaptability, providing a cutting-edge platform for employers and candidates to connect virtually and in a more accessible format.

Dr. Melvin “Jai” Jackson, Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Engagement, NC State University

TPE provides so many employment opportunities and candidate resources. It really optimizes your chance for finding a quality work experience.

Randall Williams, Assistant Director of Student Accountability, Vanderbilt University

The low-cost search option of TPE Placement gives you access to so many candidates with the exact experiences you are seeking.

Tierza Watts, Director of the Center for Leadership, Elon University

Adaptation is one of the most important components for survival for any organization. TPE is the adjustment needed to serve our profession and its needs in a way that is sustainable and timely for today’s audience.

Nyerere Tryman, Executive Director, University Housing, Auburn University

On the fence about TPE? Absolutely do it! Take advantage of the amazing resources that TPE provides to enhance your experience.

Randall Williams, Assistant Director of Student Accountability, Vanderbilt University

Participating in the Virtual Career Fair & Placement experience offers a cost-effective, efficient, and flexible way to connect with a diverse talent pool, showcasing your organization's adaptability and innovation while eliminating traditional events' costs and geographical constraints. The virtual format provides access to a global talent pool through an inclusive recruitment approach.

Dr. Melvin “Jai” Jackson, Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Engagement, NC State University

Candidates will never have unfettered access to this many employers in the same space at the same time. The ROI on your investment of time and energy to participate will be worth it and you may not have to leave your living room!

Nyerere Tryman, Executive Director, University Housing, Auburn University

As someone who has extensively recruited through TPE, there is nothing better than being able to connect with potential job seekers from all across the country and in different places in their career journey.

Dr. Tim Leyson, Associate Director of Housing Operations, Northern Kentucky University

Equity has long been a talking and sticking point in our profession of how we recruit, hire and retain talent. Our field has needed a kickstart to how we move hiring and recruitment forward into the future, TPE is and will continue to be that driving force.

Dr. Tim Leyson, Associate Director of Housing Operations, Northern Kentucky University