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

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

2. 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

3. 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/

4. Where Do I Find a Job? All current Job opportunities are listed on the online employment system. The website is https://employment.umn.edu

5. 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

6. 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

7. Other Departments That Hire Student Employees • UMD Stores • Cashiers • Stockroom • Rec Sports • Front Desk Staff • Lifeguard/Instructor • Intramural Official • Glensheen • Tour Guides • Security • Housekeeping

8. 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)

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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.

14. Applying for Postings • To apply for postings, you must go to https://employment.umn.edu. • 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.

15. 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

16. 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.

17. 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/.

18. 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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