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Find a Job on Campus

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Whether you’re only beginning your college career or plan to find a new job before next semester begins, you should know where to look for opportunit­ies within the school.

One of the most significan­t advantages of working on campus is it exposes you to a mass audience of like-minded individual­s. You will have steady contact with alumni, professors and peers who may become lifelong mentors or provide connection­s for new opportunit­ies.

Benefits of Working on Campus

If you must work while achieving your academic goals, filling a position on campus can help you pay for the tuition while teaching you valuable skills. Not only will student employees become more accustomed to faculty and staff members, but the experience also helps create a feeling of community.

You may also qualify for tuition assistance by becoming a working member of the school. Many on-campus jobs include incentives like cash compensati­on, free room-and-board or other backings that can significan­tly reduce the need for student loan debt. Schedule an appointmen­t with a human resources manager or counselor to find out what types of benefits are available for part-time workers.

College Jobs That Build Skills

While the available on-campus jobs will differ between colleges throughout the country, several standard positions can help prepare you for the future. Look through job boards or network with peers to find jobs in these fields that will create valuable skills.

Social Media Coordinato­r Take control of the campus’ social media accounts to enhance your communicat­ion skills and learn the latest technologi­es. Experts in this field often gain experience in data analysis, understand­ing differing metrics and strategize how to improve performanc­e. Taking the reins of developing content that most of your peers see is also a great way to build a profession­al network.

Research Assistant

Most colleges have staff to poll their students about how they feel about attending the campus. For instance, a data collector may ask the freshman class for their likes and dislikes about the school and ask for input on how to improve the experience.

Tour Guide

Are you personable and unafraid to speak in front of large groups of people? If so, a campus tour guide can be an optimal part-time position that puts you in the spotlight as an ambassador for your school. The job of a tour guide is essential as they are the face of the college and are tasked with enticing visiting students to commit to attending.

Succeeding in this position requires thorough knowledge of the campus’ history. You must also know how to get around and have the passion to sell your school the best fit for an academic career.

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