The University offers students an array of on-campus employment opportunities that are both convenient and flexible to class schedules.
Jobs on campus range anywhere from working in one of the food courts to being a cashier at the bookstore.
The easiest way for a student to find an on-campus job is by registering on Worknet.
Worknet allows students to search through a plethora of job listings for both on- and off-campus employment and even internships and co-ops.
Senior Associate Director of student employment Michelle Simmons said she believes Worknet makes job searching much more convenient than the traditional way.
"If you want to find out who is hiring you don't have to go door to door, you can find who is hiring online," Simmons said. "[Worknet] is convenient, it's accessible and it's centralized.
Students can register on Worknet through the Career Center page on the University's Web site.
Throughout the year, around 4,500 students work on campus.
Dining Services is the largest employer of University students, providing jobs for around 800 students at a time.
Dining Services Personal Officer Laurie Konrad said she thinks employment with Dining Services is a good opportunity for University students.
"It's a fun place, it's interesting and there is a lot to learn," Konrad said. "It gives students an opportunity to see how Dining Services provides for them."
On-campus jobs make sure students do not work too many hours so school can be their main focus.
"One advantage of working on campus is that each employer knows the primary reason why students are here," Simmons said. "People aren't expecting students to work a 40-hour work week."
Simmons said there are plenty of on-campus jobs to go around.
"We have never had a situation where we have had to tell a student, 'I'm sorry, there are no jobs,' " Simmons said. "It may not be your favorite job in the whole world, but it would be an employment opportunity."
Simmons encourages students who are trying to find a job to take it seriously.
"If you are applying for a number of jobs, you need to practice your interviewing skills and present yourself in a professional manner," Simmons said.
Kara Hendrick, who works at the information desk in the Union decided to work on campus because it was the smart decision.
"I choose to work on campus because it was really convenient because I lived on campus at the time and they are really flexible," Hendrick said.
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