Part-time work is an excellent way to expand your leadership and communication skills, gain practical experience, build a strong resume and increase your value to future employers!

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.

Two types of part-time jobs are available on campus: Federal Work study positions and Departmental (Non Work-Study) positions, as defined below. All Federal Work study positions, and many departmental positions, are posted online via SpartanCareers.

Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a federally funded program for students who qualify as part of their financial aid package. Numerous UNCG departments and offices employ eligible students through this program. An average of 300 FWS jobs are available each year. In order 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 about Federal Work-Study is available at: http://fia.dept.uncg.edu/workstudy

Federal Work-Study Job Listings
All Federal Work study positions are posted on SpartanCareers
 

More than 800 positions are available for students each year which are fully funded through individual University offices and departments. All enrolled students are potentially eligible for these are positions.

Finding Departmental Jobs
Students often discover these jobs by directly contacting offices and departments for availability of positions or an application. Faculty and administrators may also hire students to assist in offices or with research and grant projects. Identify department/offices of interest (especially in your major) and contact each department for more information on possible employment. Also, check bulletin boards outside of departments for job information. Throughout the school year, some on-campus departmental positions may be found on SpartanCareers.

Off-Campus Job Listings
For off-campus part-time jobs, login to SpartanCareers.

Annual Part-time Job Fair
The SEO sponsors a Part-time Job Fair every August, in which 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.

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.

Summer Camp Opportunities
The SEO maintains a binder of various in-home job opportunities with summer camp organizations across the U.S. Visit the SEO in person (#1 Elliott University Center) to review recent listings.

Recommended Summer Camp Job Resources
Camp Counselors USA
MySummers.com
Summercampstaff.com
Campjobs.com
Campdepot.com
Campchannel.com
Western Association of Independent Camps
Campstaff.com

Annual Internship & Summer Job Fair
Career Services sponsors an Internship & Summer Job Fair every February which offers UNCG students an opportunity to meet employers with summer opportunities for internships and camp positions. Visit the CSC website in early February for more details.

Additional Summer Job Resources
Summer Theatre
Summer jobs
Cool Works
A+ Summer jobs
Seasonal Employment
Camp Page
Snag a job
Fun jobs

Tips on Finding Summer Employment

• 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 forsummer jobs.
• 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 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.