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Student Employment
Located in the Career Center
 Simmons Hall, Rm. 301
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Office Hours (Fall and Spring)
Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
Tuesday & Wednesday
8am-6pm
Office Hours (Summer)
Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm
Walk-In Hours (Fall and Spring)
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday:
11am- 4pm
Website
www.uakron.edu/career
Email
[email protected]
Phone
330-972-7747
“Should I work while I’m in school?”
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Studies have shown that students
who work 10-12 hours per week
do better academically than those
who do not.
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You gain valuable transferrable
skills such as time management,
leadership and teamwork that
future employers will find
attractive
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You will get to know the campus,
faculty, staff, and make friends
with other students
Which job to choose?
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Relate your Part-time Job to Your
Future Career
 When selecting where to work on-
campus, you should consider your major
and / or skills you will need
 Student Employment can help you gain
experience in the field you are interested
in pursuing
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Examples:
 An Education Major could choose to work
as a Tutor
 A Communications Major could choose to
work for the Campus Radio Station,
WZIP
 Biology major – lab assistant etc.
You have choices:
Variety of Opportunities are avalable
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There are many places to work and
different positions available on-campus
 Dining Services
 Recreation Center
 Research Assistant
 Police Department
 Office Administration
 Computer Technology
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Try something new to expand your
areas of interest and skill sets
On-Campus Jobs and Your Class
Schedule
Something to think about:
 Most office jobs have operating
hours from 8am-5pm, M-F
 Some departments are open
during the weekend
 On-campus jobs allow you to
schedule your work hours
around your classes
 Work during long breaks
between classes
“I need a JOB!”
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All available Jobs are posted on the
Student Employment Website
 Go to www.uakron.edu/career and
then click on “Find a Student Job”
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Choose from:
 On-campus postings
 Federal Work Study (FWS) opportunities
○ Students are awarded a Federal Work Study as
a part of their financial aid
 Off-campus job postings
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Check the website often because it
is updated regularly
Student Employment
Requirements
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To work on campus you must be a full-time
student
Full-time means:
 Enrolled in at least 12 credit hours, - OR Enrolled in 6 credit hours for FWS positions
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You cannot work over 30 hours each week
For more information about specific
requirements and exceptions refer to our
Student Employment Manual on our web-site:
http://www.uakron.edu/career/studentemployment/
How to Apply for a Job
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Jobs are available in different
departments across campus
 Each department may have
different requirements and
application procedures
Apply to each position
separately according to the
instructions for each posting
 There is NO campus-wide
application
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“Can I work multiple on-campus jobs?”
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YES!
Just remember that the total
combined hours you work on
campus must be 30 hours or less
If you exceed the limit, it results in
automatic termination
Example:
 You are working 2 on-campus jobs
 Your hour total from BOTH jobs
combined must not exceed 30 hours
○ i.e.15 hours at each or 10 at one job
and 20 at the other, etc.
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Remember to keep a healthy
balance between work and school
Top Attributes of Student Employees
Consistently on-time to
work
 Strong work ethic and
attention to detail
 Timely completion of tasks
 Committed to follow the job
description
 Does not abuse technology
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 (no cell phones, Facebook,
etc…)
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Professional / appropriate
dress
Skills You Gain From Student
Employment Experience
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Effective Communication
Organizational skills
Teamwork
Leadership
Customer Service
Computer Savvy
Future employers will look
at your skill sets based on
your previous work
experience(s)
How We Can Help
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The Career Center offers:
 Resume Critiques
 Cover Letter Critiques
 Mock Interviews
 Job Search Resources
 Walk-In Hours
 Individual Career Advising appointments
 Job Postings
 Career Resource Library
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We strive to promote job search
success and help you accomplish
your career goals!
Set Up An Appointment!
Call (330)972-7747 or stop in our office
in Simmons Hall, Room 301 to make
an appointment with a Career
Advisor
We Have Walk-In Hours (Fall and Spring)
• If you don’t have time to make an appointment… Stop by
for a Walk-In (Fall and Spring)!
• You have 10-15 minutes with a Peer Advisor to have your
questions answered or your resume critiqued
• Walk-In Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
between 11am-4pm