Q: How long do Career Gateway positions last?
A: Gateway assignments can last from a couple of weeks up to a year.
Q: Who is eligible for the Career Gateway?
A: Everyone is eligible for the Career Gateway. However, candidates must provide professional and or personal references and pass a background check.
Q: Are these Full Time or Part Time opportunities?
A: The Career Gateway offers full time and part time opportunities.
Q: Can a Career Gateway position become a career opportunity?
A: Many Career Gateway assignments can lead to a permanent career opportunity.
Q: How long does it take to be placed through the Career Gateway?
A: Once you have applied for a position within the Career Gateway, your application is immediately reviewed and evaluated against current available assignments. Some departments will conduct an interview (if needed) and once you are selected, we will begin the hiring process. This includes a background check, completion of all new hire paperwork, and reference checks. This process can take 7-10 business days.
Q: What type of positions are available through the Career Gateway?
A: Assignments can range anywhere from basic administrative assignments to assisting the Vice Provost of a department. The Career Gateway also has assignments for specific skills such as accounting, graphic design, and video production just to name a few. There is a continuous need for service aides, painter, and general laborers; these assignments are typically available year round.
Q: Does the Career Gateway offer Benefits or PTO?
A: Career Gateway assignments do not offer benefits. The Career Gateway does offer an opportunity to work at the University of Tennessee, experience the campus culture, and give you the ability to try different assignments to see which ones you would like to pursue in building your career. We always encourage our Career Gateway employees to apply for any permanent full time positions with the university, all of which provide benefits, including health insurance, retirement, and paid time off.