Building Success at UMD:
How to Navigate the Student
Employment System
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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
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The department of Human Resources & Equal Opportunity
maintains a website, dedicated to help UMD students find
employment opportunities.
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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
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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
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Office/Clerical
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Custodial/Labor
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Facilities Management
Food Services
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Many different departments
UMD Catering
Coffee Shop
Dining Center
Food Court
Information Technology
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ITSS
Kirby Student Center
Other Departments That Hire
Student Employees
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UMD Stores
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Rec Sports
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Cashiers
Stockroom
Front Desk Staff
Lifeguard/Instructor
Intramural Official
Glensheen
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Tour Guides
Security
Housekeeping
Off Campus Employment
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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
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There is a wide range of jobs available in the
community, including:
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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 Positions
VS.
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 workstudy 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?
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Complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) each
year
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Qualify for need-based aid, which is determined by your
Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
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Be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits)
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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?
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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–Friday
23 Solon Campus Center
218-726-8000
1-800-232-1339
FAX: 218-726-8219
Why Apply For Work-Study
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Some positions will require that the
applicants have Work-Study
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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
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To apply for postings, you must go to:
https://employment.umn.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/Welcome_css.jsp
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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.
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Maintaining and Editing Your
Application
As an applicant, you can maintain or edit your
applications by doing one or more of the following:
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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/
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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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