Job openings abundant on campus
Written by Jonah King, Sep 9, 2013, 0 Comments
Paying for college is not a hopeless endeavor. While most students will end up coming out of college with loans, an effective way to reduce the overall cost is getting a job on campus. Freshmen may see this as a daunting task, but there is plenty of information to find, people to talk to and places to go that can help with the job search.
According to Lesa Shouse, assistant director for the Career Center, there are currently about 22 job openings on campus, including Federal Work-Study positions. The Career Center, in Student Life Center 2300, offers assistance to those seeking employment on and off campus.
Because of the importance of a well-written and organized resume, Shouse advises students use the Career Center as a free resource for help with resume writing. She recommends including extra-curricular involvement in high school or college and a list of skills that are transferable to the job.
“Come in and have your resume critiqued, use your resources, both online and in the Career Center, and make sure to network,” Shouse said.
According to Steven Bird, Senate President Pro Tempore for Student Government, most campus jobs pay about $8 an hour, but he has known some students to make as much as $9.
Some campus jobs require students to eligible for Federal Work-Study, a federally funded program that provides part-time jobs for students with financial need.
“With my experience with financial aid [and Federal Work-Study], you’re assigned to a job … Then, whatever you’re awarded is what your pay is,” Bird said, explaining that Federal Work Study students cannot earn more than they’ve been awarded by financial aid.
The Career Center is open Monday through Thursday noon to 5 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to noon. It is located in the SLC, room 2300. Visit the Career Center Facebook page at www.facebook.com/USFSPCareerCenter for updates and general information.
