How to get a job on campus

By Autumn Horn
Special to Summer Forty-Niner

When Rebecca Green needed a convenient part-time job that would work around her school schedule, she decided working on campus would be ideal.

"It's really convenient. They are lenient with your school schedule, especially my manager," Green said, a junior communications major. Green, who works in the candy store at the Student Union, said she appreciates working for a boss who understands that school is her biggest priority. The proximity of her job is an added bonus. Other students who work on campus agreed.

"You get out of class and go to work, you get to meet people your own age," bookstore employee Chris Findell said.

"It's really fun," said Heidy Morales, who cashiers in dining services.  "They are respectable to your hours, your schedule. It's a good experience."

Part-time jobs on campus are open to all students and no special skills are necessary, said Catherine Benson of the campus' human resources department.  Students interested in applying for a job on campus could apply on-line or apply in person at human resources, located behind University Bookstore.

"Most positions we train, except for graphics where you need a portfolio," Benson said.

Payment ranges from $5.75 an hour for most positions to $6.25 an hour for food service.  After six months of employment, students receive a 5 percent raise, then another raise annually, Benson said.

Many student employees said they feel wages are not competitive compared to other retail jobs.

On-campus jobs can also be beneficial to freshmen who might feel overwhelmed with coming to a new school, employees said.

"I would recommend it. It's let me meet a lot of people," Green said.  "Overall it's fun and everyone's really nice."