Whether getting a part-time job is a must for you to afford
school, or you'e just looking for some extra spending money,
campus jobs are an incredibly convenient way to earn cash. The
on-campus aspect of these jobs means you won't have to waste time
or money travelling and your schedule can therefore be that much
more flexible.
The Most Common Campus Jobs
The Library
Library jobs work well for students for a number of reasons.
First, the hours tend to be pretty flexible and the tasks menial.
Students usually shelve books, man the circulation desk, or help
other students find books. And since there is such a large number
of shifts available, many students are hired.
Office Jobs
If you need to earn a lot of money, office work is perfect for
you because of the long shifts. Academic departments and
administrative offices hire students to type, file, answer
phones, and run errands. But are you earning what you're worth?
If you have computer knowledge and your office requires extensive
computer skills, you should consult your manager about a
promotion and a raise.
Lab Jobs
If you are interested in the world of science, taking a lab
job would be perfect for you. Chemistry, physics, and biology
professors hire undergraduates to help them conduct research.
Although you won't be splicing DNA, working for a professor in a
lab can open many opportunities for you, including summer
research and future academic projects.
Other Research Fields
Professors in all fields constantly hire students to help them
find statistics, search through archives for important data, and
proofread their papers. Working for professors is a great way to
network, make connections, gain research experience, and pad your
resume.
Campus Computing
If you know everything and anything there is to know about
computers, become a computer assistant. CAs provide technical
support to the less-computer-literate students. If you know HTML
and are a self-starter, you could work independently designing
web pages for academic departments. These types of jobs usually
pay big money, so if you have the skills, go for it.