Part-time work is not only a great way to earn money while in school, it is also an excellent way to expand your communication skills, gain practical experience, build a strong resume and increase your overall value to future employers.

The Student Employment Office (SEO) located in the Career Services Center offers the following resources and advice for finding on- and off-campus work. Visit us in person (#1 Elliott University Center) for more assistance in making meaningful decisions about your part-time job choices.

1. Federal Work-Study Jobs
   • Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a federally funded program for students who qualify as part of their financial aid package. To be considered for FWS, a student must be enrolled at least half-time and have documented financial need by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). More information is available at: http://fia.dept.uncg.edu/workstudy
   • Numerous UNCG departments and offices employ eligible students through this program. All Federal Work Study positions are posted on SpartanCareers.
      
2. Departmental (Non-Work-Study) Jobs
   • Approximately 800 positions are available for students each year.  Departmental positions are fully funded through individual UNCG offices and departments. Most enrolled students are potentially eligible for these positions.
   • Finding Departmental Jobs
     A great resource for finding on-campus employment is SpartanCareers where many departments post their openings.  Students may also discover departmental jobs by directly contacting offices/departments for availability of positions or for an application. Identify offices of interest (especially in your major) and contact the department for more information.

1. Off-Campus Job Listings - For off-campus part-time jobs, login to SpartanCareers.
2. Part-time Job Fair - The SEO sponsors a Part-time Job Fair during the first two weeks of the fall semester. Here employers (mostly off-campus) recruit UNCG students for a variety of part-time opportunities in the Triad. Visit the SEO website in early August for more details.
3. In-Home Opportunities - The SEO maintains a binder of various in-home job opportunities including childcare, eldercare, house and yard work. Visit the SEO in person (#1 Elliott University Center) to review recent listings.

1. Summer Camp Fair - One of the newest SEO events is the annual Summer Camp Fair.  This fair takes place in February and features local, regional, and national summer camps looking to hire UNCG students.  Visit the SEO website in mid-January for more details. 
2. Summer Camp Job Resources
   • SpartanCareers
   • Camp Counselors USA
   • MySummers.com
   • Summercampstaff.com
   • Campjobs.com
   • Campdepot.com
   • Campchannel.com
   • Western Association of Independent Camps
   • Campstaff.com
3. Annual Part-Time and Summer Job Fair
   The Student Employment Office sponsors a Part-Time and Summer Job Fair every April.  UNCG students will have an opportunity to meet with employers looking to hire employees for the summer months. Visit the SEO website in mid-March for more details.
4. Additional Summer Job Resources
   • Summer Theatre
   • Summer jobs
   • Cool Works
   • A+ Summer jobs
   • Seasonal Employment
   • Camp Page
   • Snag a job
   • Fun jobs

• Start Early. Begin your search over the winter holiday break, especially for positions at popular locations such as summer camps, resorts and amusement/theme parks.
• Visit Career Services/Student Employment to review job listings and publications focusing on regional/national summer opportunities.
• Network. Talk to your friends, family, neighbors and classmates about ideas for summer jobs.
• Apply with a resume. Believe it or not, summer employers are interested in receiving resumes from prospective employees. It will increase your chances of being remembered and possibly land you a better job in the long run. SEO can help you perfect your resume.

SEO staff members are available to advise students on finding part-time jobs, developing transferable skills, and connecting part-time work to their career goals. Students are encouraged to stop by the SEO, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Appointments are also available.

For more information regarding part-time on and off campus job opportunities for UNCG students, please visit the Student Employment Office.