ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT
1) What is on-campus employment?
On-campus employment means the your work provides services directly to the students
and the university. The definition of ‘on-campus’ can include off-campus sites if they are
related to the university curriculum or research; check with FSSS to make sure.
2) When am I eligible?
You may work as soon as you report it to the school indicated on your Form I-20. You
must pursue a full-course of study and maintain good academic standing.
3) What forms do I need?
A) Form I-20
B) A U.S. Social Security Number (or application receipt)
C) An authorization letter from FSSS
4) How do I prove that I am legally employable?
You receive an authorization letter from FSSS, and complete a Form I-9 (Employment
Eligibility Verification) with your employer.
5) May I work part-time or full-time?
You may work part-time (20 hours per week or less) while school is in session and fulltime (more than 20 hours) during holidays and vacation.
6) How long can I work?
If you are in lawful F-1 status, you may work on-campus as long as you are full-time,
registered student in good academic standing.
7) Where can I find on-campus jobs?
Career Services: Lommasson Center 154
http://www.umt.edu/studentjobs/
Career Services provides this very useful site for students who are looking
for on-campus and off-campus work-study, non-work-study and volunteer
positions. (Please note that foreign students are only eligible for ONCAMPUS, NON-WORK STUDY employment) It has the most updated
list of job openings for UM students. When you do the search, make sure
that you choose “on-campus” and “non-work study” or “volunteer” in the
category. Before you go to any other websites in the university to find a
job, check this out first!
Other campus departments have student worker positions, but the following departments
have many positions for students:
Dining Services: Lommasson Center 145 (main office)
http://life.umt.edu/UDS/folder/Employment
Dining Services is the largest student employer on campus, with 450-650
student employees in eleven dining operations each semester. Dining
Services can be very flexible with your shift so it will not conflict with
your class schedule. You can also get a free meal after working for 2
hours. Application forms can be found at the website and at Dining
Services’ operations on campus, such as Food Zoo, UC Food Court, La
Peak, and BiSip.
Facility Services: Physical Plant Building 32
http://www.facs.umt.edu/
Facility Services is in charge of building maintenance, campus mail,
custodial services, and transportation services. They have hired many
students who can perform general cleaning as custodians. Some positions
are offered year-round.
Residence Life: Turner Hall 101
http://life.umt.edu/RLO/name/employment
Residence Life has several different positions for students, such as
resident assistants, custodians, or front desk attendants. These positions
are likely to be filled by the beginning of each semester, but you can
always search for positions for the future.
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