Building Success at UMD:How to Navigate the Student Employment System

Topics

Student Employment Website Looking for positions (both on-campus and off-campus

employment opportunities) Work Study Employment vs. Miscellaneous Employment Applying for postings online Maintain and edit your application Attach resumes, cover letters and other required documents

Student Employment Website

The department of Human Resources & Equal Opportunity maintains a website, dedicated to help UMD students find employment opportunities.

The website is http://www.d.umn.edu/umdhr/studentjobs/

Where Do I Find a Job?

All current Job opportunities are listed on the online employment system.

The website is https://employment.umn.edu

On-Campus Employment

Benefits of on-campus employment are:1. no commuting or worrying about parking

2. not being late for class

3. departments will work around your class schedule

4. gaining familiarity with the campus and UMD staff

Types of On-Campus Jobs Office/Clerical

Many different departments Custodial/Labor

Facilities Management Food Services

UMD Catering Coffee Shop Dining Center Food Court

Information Technology ITSS Kirby Student Center

Other Departments That Hire Student Employees

UMD Stores Cashiers Stockroom

Rec Sports Front Desk Staff Lifeguard/Instructor Intramural Official

Glensheen Tour Guides Security Housekeeping

Off Campus Employment

Benefits of off campus employment are:

1. getting to know the Duluth Community

2. easier for your schedule

3. getting a break from the campus

(for those of you who live on-campus)

Types of Off-Campus Employment

There is a wide range of jobs available in the community, including:

Personal Care Assistants Nanny/Babysitters Lifeguards Yard work/Landscaping Cleaning Aides/Custodial Tutors Office/Clerical

Please note there are several other employers in the Duluth community that do not post through our website.

Work Study PositionsVS.

Miscellaneous Positions

What is work study?

Work-study is a form of financial aid that provides employment opportunities to students who need help paying for their educational expenses. Under this program, eligible students are granted a work-study award as part of their financial aid and are able to earn up to the amount of their award.

How can I be considered for work-study? Complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) each

year Qualify for need-based aid, which is determined by your

Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits) Meet all of UMD’s Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirements

Work-Study Continued

If I am eligible for work-study, what are the next steps?

If you are awarded work-study, you will receive a Work-Study Confirmation email. This email will tell you the amount of the award that you are eligible for during the Fall and Spring semesters.

This email must be brought to your hiring department.

For more information on work-study, visit http://www.d.umn.edu/fareg/ or visit the

Student Assistance Center(no appointment necessary) 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday23 Solon Campus Center218-726-80001-800-232-1339FAX: 218-726-8219

Why Apply For Work-Study Some positions will require that the

applicants have Work-Study With Work-Study jobs, departments only pay

25% of a student’s total wages. The remaining 75% will come from the Work-Study award.

By having Work-Study, you will be considered for postings that you otherwise would not be considered for

Miscellaneous Positions

What are Miscellaneous Positions?

Miscellaneous positions are postings that do not require

work-study awards. The department is responsible for your

full salary.

If you do not have work study, there is no need to worry too much about finding a job. Only 20% of all student jobs on campus require work study.

Applying for Postings

To apply for postings, you must go to:

https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp You can find a posting by; Search Position Category, Position Title,

Campus Location, College or Requisition Number Enter fewer criteria for broader search results. Otherwise, if known, enter only the requisition number for a specific

position.

Maintaining and Editing Your Application

As an applicant, you can maintain or edit your applications by doing one or more of the following:

Login to check the status of your application Login to edit your application and save it

Attaching Required Documents to Your Online Application

Online Application Forms for on-campus (UMD) postings can be found at:

http://www.d.umn.edu/umdhr/studentjobs/Students/

Application for Student Employment - Some departments may require this form to be attached as an additional document to your online application or a similar document.

Driving Supplement to Application for Student Employment - Will be required if driving is involved.

Student Schedule Form - some departments may require this form to be attach as an additional document.

Other Additional Documents

Some departments require documents other than an application and/or class schedule.

Résumé: a brief written account of personal, educational, and professional qualifications and experience.

Cover letters: A letter sent with other documents to explain more fully your reasons for applying, or provide more information.

References: A list of persons that provide positive input regarding your work history.

For help in creating or review of resumes, cover letters and references, please contact Career & Internship Services in Solon Campus Center 22 or visit their website at http://www.d.umn.edu/careers/.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact:

UMD Human Resources & Equal Opportunity

Email: jobs4u@d.umn.edu

Phone: (218) 726-7161

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