Navigating UTA Student Jobs: A Comprehensive Guide
For University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) students, on-campus employment offers more than just a paycheck. It's a strategic opportunity to develop valuable skills, build connections, and enhance their overall college experience. This article provides a comprehensive overview of student employment at UTA, covering the benefits, available positions, application process, and essential resources.
Why Choose On-Campus Employment?
Participating in part-time employment during your college years can help you gain a variety of experiences and learn workforce skills that can be used in a full-time career after graduation. On-campus jobs at UTA offer several advantages:
- Convenience: Positions are conveniently located on or near campus, saving time and transportation costs.
- Networking: On-campus employment helps you make connections with UTA faculty and staff, expanding your professional network.
- Flexibility: These opportunities are encouraged to be accommodating to your academic schedule and related needs.
- Work-Study Eligibility: For students seeking to earn their work-study award, specified work-study positions through student employment are the way to do that.
Exploring Available Positions
UTA students have access to a diverse range of on-campus positions, catering to various interests and skill sets. Opportunities range from administrative office work, research opportunities with professors, event staffing, technology support, tutoring, marketing and communications, acting as ambassadors to university departments and programs, and much more.
Campus Recreation: Campus Recreation is the largest student employer on campus supplying over 200 student jobs annually. They are continually looking for qualified team members to join their student staff. Employment opportunities are available in a variety of positions that offer great pay and valuable work experience in a fun and flexible work environment. Additionally, their student staff can expect a variety of personal and professional growth opportunities that will prepare them for life after graduation.
Finding and Securing a Position
Student Employment at UTA does not refer to full-time, part-time, or internship opportunities at external organizations or jobs through the Office of Talent, Culture, and Engagement.
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Handshake: Search for all student employment positions using Handshake. Filter your job search by “on-campus” or search by “work-study” only. You can create applications directly in Handshake. Or you can search for “UTA Student Assistant” or “UTA Work-Study Student Assistant” and see the results you get in Handshake. We encourage you to look for positions as early as you can, as it may be more difficult as the year progresses.
Career Development Center: We recommend you stop by the Career Development Center or make an appointment with a Career Consultant through Handshake for help with resumes, cover letters, and interview preparation to make sure you're putting your best foot forward on each application. You’ll increase your chances of success in finding a position by making sure you are prepared for the application process.
What Happens After the Job Offer?
If you are cleared to move forward in the hiring process, your department should send you a formal offer letter. All new student employees will be required to attend a paperwork session with the Office of Talent, Culture, and Engagement. Click here to sign up for a session. At these sessions all new student employees will be required to complete sections 1 and 2 of the federal Form I-9. This will require you to show, in person, required documentation. In general, your hiring department should guide you through these steps. Check out our New Position Information Student Checklist for steps to insure a smooth on-boarding with your supervisor. However, if you or your supervisor have questions, please feel free to reach out to our office.
Understanding Student Employment at UTA
Student Employment refers to on-campus student work opportunities, as well as specific off-campus work-study opportunities with approved employers. Student Employment is an important part of your career development. Through student employment you can earn an hourly wage through temporary, part-time jobs during your time as a student at UTA. This includes all Student Assistant and Student Associate positions, including on-campus work-study, non-work-study, and off-campus work-study. As a student employee, you are not eligible for tuition benefits or stipends as a form of compensation for work performed. Student Employment does not assign you to specific jobs but rather provides you with the resources necessary to locate the job that is best suited to your skills, needs, and interests. Student Employment at UTA does not refer to full-time, part-time, or internship opportunities at external organizations or jobs through the Office of Talent, Culture, and Engagement. Please contact those departments for more information about available opportunities.
Connecting with the Student Employment Office
The Student Employment Office is located within the Career Development Center on the 1st floor of the E.H. Hereford University Center at 300 West 1st Street, Suite 180S, Arlington, TX 76019. Our office is open between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. If you are an employer outside of the university looking to hire students for full-time, part-time, or internship positions, please review the Center's Employers page for information on recruiting at UTA.
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Commitment to Equal Opportunity
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy.
Hiring and Managing Student Employees
Student Employment involves hiring and managing temporary part-time jobs where students earn an hourly wage. This includes all student assistant, student support, as well as work-study roles within UTA departments. The student employment program provides resources to help students find jobs that match their skills, needs, and interests, rather than assigning specific jobs. Explore the appropriate position title for your student employees. View pay ranges & job codes for student job titles across campus. A step-by-step guide on how to hire a student employee. The Student Employment team provides several workshops each semester to help you and your student employees succeed. Keep an eye on the monthly Student Employee newsletter and dispatch for workshop announcements. We also offer a series of training sessions for those posting student worker positions on Handshake. These workshops cover account setup, position posting, candidate selection, and closing searches. Find information and resources for hiring and onboarding an international student employee.
Student Perspectives on Campus Recreation Employment
- "Working at the MAC front desk greatly improved my problem-solving skills and helped me boost my resume with experience in communication and critical…"
- "Working for Campus Rec has been a very enriching experience for me! Being a building manager and part of Campus recreation have made me responsible in my school work, and other areas of life. From someone who was…"
- "Getting the opportunity to work for MAC has been a very exciting and enriching experience. Learning how to interact with the various customers that…"
- "Campus Recreation has allowed me to grow as an individual and a professional. My confidence in myself and my abilities has grown because of the…"
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