Distinguished Employer Partnership Program
Expand your presence
Our Distinguished Employer Partnership (DEP) program and premium services give employers like you exclusive access to elevated branding opportunities and customized engagement throughout the academic year. Go beyond our complimentary services with tailored connections that amplify your reach and impression on campus.
If you’re interested or have any questions regarding our premium services, reach out to Career Services at careerservices@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6121.
Thank you to our Distinguished Employer Partners
Vandal Gold
Bold Silver
Brave Bronze
DEP features
The DEP program is designed for employers looking to build a strong, lasting presence at U of I. By becoming a Distinguished Employer Partner, you’ll gain year-round visibility and exclusive opportunities to connect with Vandals.
Brand recognition is key — not just in the marketplace, but also among the next generation of professionals. As a DEP partner, your organization becomes a recognized and trusted name on campus, helping you consistently recruit high-quality students who are ready to make an impact.
| Service | Brave Bronze $3,500 | Bold Silver $4,500 | Vandal Gold $5,500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recognition on the DEP Wall in the Career Services office | X | X | X |
| Recognition as a DEP participant on Career Services marketing material throughout the year | X | X | X |
| Recognition as a DEP participant on the jumbotron screen during Career Fairs | X | X | X |
| Recognition as a DEP participant on Career Services social media and website | X | X | X |
| Consultation services: Annual end-of-year report | X | X | X |
| Priority for on-campus interview and info session dates/rooms | X | X | |
| Priority social media post and email blast send dates | X | X | |
| Early access to event sponsorship opportunities | X | X | |
| Regular recognition as a DEP participant on plasma screens in facilities across campus | X | ||
| Annual Employer Spotlight marketed across campus | X | ||
| One-on-one meeting with university/college leadership | X |
DEP benefits breakdown
| Service | Visibility and reach |
|---|---|
| Featured on the DEP Wall in Career Services | Seen by students through daily foot traffic in the Career Services office |
| Recognition as a DEP participant on Career Services marketing material throughout the year | Recognized by students, faculty and the Moscow community |
| Recognition as a DEP participant on Career Services on website | Viewed by 11.9K annual visitors |
| Featured as a DEP participant on the jumbotron screen during Career Fairs | Seen by attending students, faculty and alumni |
| Recognition as a DEP participant on digital screens across campus | Reaches students through daily traffic in high-visibility campus locations |
| Recognition as a DEP participant on Career Services on social media | Reaches 7K followers across Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn |
Premium services
Our premium services are available for purchase as part of the Distinguished Employer Partner program or a la carte, and employers are encouraged to find the services that would be of most benefit to the goals and needs of their company.
If you are interested or have any questions regarding the below list of premium services, reach out to Career Services at careerservices@uidaho.edu or 208-885-6121.
| Current offerings | Price |
|---|---|
| Job-internship advertising throughout the school year on plasma screens across campus | $500 |
| Bulk email | $100 per email |
| Social media post on Career Services channels | $100 per post |
| Premier Sponsor of University of Idaho’s Career Fair (ten available per fair) | $1,000 |
| Career Fair Executive Pass - includes reserved parking and booth selection after Premier Sponsors | $700 |
| Additional booth at the Career Fair | $425 |
| Segment sponsorship for fashion show portion of Etiquette Dinner (one available) | $1,000 |
| Segment sponsorship for networking portion of Etiquette Dinner (one available) | $1,000 |
| Full-table (8 seats) sponsorship at the Etiquette Dinner | $500 |
| Title sponsorship for Career Services’ Photos with Santa event (one available) | $500 |
| Title sponsorship for the Career Services Workshop Series | $500 |
| Title Sponsorship for Career Services Photobooth (Events available per academic year: Fall Career Fair, Spring Career Fair, National Career Development Day, Etiquette Dinner) | $750 per event |
| Sponsorship of Snack and Ask, open house event | $150 |