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Student Employment
Located in the Career Center
Simmons Hall, Rm. 301
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?”
Studies have shown that students
who work 10-12 hours per week
do better academically than those
who do not.
You gain valuable transferrable
skills such as time management,
leadership and teamwork that
future employers will find
attractive
You will get to know the campus,
faculty, staff, and make friends
with other students
Which job to choose?
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
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
There are many places to work and
different positions available on-campus
Dining Services
Recreation Center
Research Assistant
Police Department
Office Administration
Computer Technology
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!”
All available Jobs are posted on the
Student Employment Website
Go to www.uakron.edu/career and
then click on “Find a Student Job”
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
Check the website often because it
is updated regularly
Student Employment
Requirements
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
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
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
“Can I work multiple on-campus jobs?”
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.
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
(no cell phones, Facebook,
etc…)
Professional / appropriate
dress
Skills You Gain From Student
Employment Experience
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
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
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