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If your student is interested in having a job on campus, he or she has several options to choose from. The University of Arkansas has a website, jobs.uark.edu, where students can go to find jobs that have been posted within the university. Students can search for different jobs by keywords and department. The best time to apply is before the semester begins or during the summer. However, it’s a good idea to keep checking the website throughout the year in case a position opens up and to ask around campus to see who is hiring. Some locations, like the on and off-campus bookstores, do not post open positions on the university website. In these cases, your student can simply go to the store and ask for a job application.
When students are eligible for work-study jobs and have accepted the work-study offer in their UAConnect Student Center, they can go to finaid.uark.edu to find all of the work-study job postings that are available. Eligible students work up to 20 hours per week and receive a paycheck up to two times per month up to the amount that they are awarded in UAConnect.
Throughout the year, various departments will advertise more temporary positions that are offered on campus. Some of these positions include R.O.C.K. Camp mentors, Family Ambassadors, and Conference Ambassadors. These types of jobs are usually paid through a stipend rather than hourly pay. They will also begin on one date and end on another for that year.
Another thing to keep in mind is that University of Arkansas student employees can only work up to 1,250 hours in a fiscal year. This policy makes sure that students are still focusing on school while also having jobs that fits their schedules. While on-campus jobs are excellent for students who need a job, your student should spend at least the first semester getting accustomed to campus life before having a part-time job. It can be difficult to balance studies, a new city, and work all at once.
When your Razorback decides to begin the job search, he or she can make an appointment with the Career Development Center to work on building a resume or receive career advice. Appointments can be made online, over the phone, or in person. Walton students will have a different phone contact and office location than other students. Once an appointment is scheduled, your student can meet with someone to discuss the future. The Career Development Center has a No-Show Policy, so students should try to attend all scheduled appointments if possible. More information can be found at career.uark.edu.