Employers
Hire Meadows Talent
The SMU Meadows School of the Arts encompasses nine academic areas of study in the performing, visual and communication arts. The school’s active and robust alumni network – more than 26,000 strong worldwide – includes artists, professionals and communicators who have built careers in arts and arts-adjacent fields.
Our current and former students are eager to connect with employers in the arts, design, media and communications. Check out some of the resources available to employers through the Meadows Office of Alumni and Career Success.
Collaborate with Our Career Center
In partnership with all schools on campus, SMU’s Hegi Family Career Development Center collaborates with employers to recruit students through participation in on-campus interviews, career fairs, job postings and more. Learn more about the resources available through the Hegi Center and view the employer recruitment guide.
Post Jobs on SMU 12twenty
Employers are encouraged to set up an account on 12twenty, SMU’s primary career services platform for its students and alumni. Once your account is approved, you’ll be permitted to post available job and internship opportunities at your discretion. SMU 12twenty is open to all students and graduates from each of the University’s eight schools, so postings have the broadest possible reach within the SMU community. Instructions on how to create an account and utilize the platform are also available here.
Engage Dallas and Access Internship Programs
The SMU Hegi Family Career Development Center offers employers the opportunity to host undergraduate interns through two paid summer internship programs: the Engage Dallas Internship Program and the Achieving Career Competence, Exposure, and Strategies for Success (ACCESS) Internship Program.
Participating employers provide meaningful, hands-on professional experiences for SMU students while gaining additional support for their organization. Internships run for 10 weeks during the summer, with students working an average of 15 hours per week. Student wages are subsidized by SMU, making these programs an accessible way for local companies and nonprofit organizations to develop emerging talent.
Employers interested in hosting an SMU intern through one of these programs are invited to contact for information about the application process.
Contact Us
Let’s connect! Get in touch with the Office of Alumni and Career Success.