At the University of Denver, approximately 3,000 student employees hold jobs on campus, from athletics to community health, showcasing a variety of interests and departmental needs.
With an average of 10 hours worked per week, students are encouraged not to exceed 20 hours, allowing them to balance both academic and work commitments effectively.
For those eager to explore on-campus employment options, the university’s dedicated website, du.edu/pco, serves as the primary resource for career opportunities.
Elise Goss-Alexander, the director of Student Employment, emphasizes that while most jobs are typically posted in September and January, new positions are available throughout the year.
“Every single day people are posting new jobs,” she notes, highlighting the constant influx of opportunities.
To start, students should navigate to the ‘student employment’ section of the site, which allows for job searches filtered by various criteria, including specific roles for undergraduate students or positions that require a work-study award.
When applying for a job, students should prepare to submit a resume, as all on-campus positions require one.
Some supervisors may also request a cover letter, so candidates should be ready with tailored applications for each position they pursue.
Goss-Alexander advises, “Students need to be flexible with their applications. If you apply for only one thing, it may or may not work out,” stressing the importance of customizing applications to match specific job requirements.
Once a resume is submitted, it undergoes review by a career advisor at the Burwell Center for Career Achievement.
This review ensures that the resume meets necessary formats and standards.
Candidates who meet the qualifications may then be contacted for an interview.
Working on campus offers numerous advantages, chief among them the understanding that supervisors have regarding students’ academic priorities.
For instance, they are willing to accommodate students’ class schedules when setting work hours, making it easier to manage both work and studies.
Lindsay Baker (BA ’25) shared her positive experience, stating, “I loved student employment. It was way more flexible with my classes and whatever else I was doing on campus.
I had so many opportunities to contribute to DU in a meaningful way and give back. It was so impactful.”
Beyond the flexibility and community feel, DU enhances the employment experience by providing professional development opportunities to its student workers.
These opportunities are designed to help students cultivate skills essential for their careers after graduation.
Additionally, the Student Employment office collaborates with Credly, an online certification program, to offer the Student Employees Achieve (SEA) Badge.
This badge program, available in both fall and winter quarters, focuses on essential career competencies and allows students to reflect on their work experiences.
Goss-Alexander remarks, “We equip our students with training that will be meaningful to professional development.
We know that having experiential education has a really big impact on people’s career readiness after graduation.
This is a space that’s open to everybody.”
Students looking for job opportunities should mark their calendars for the upcoming job fair, hosted by Student Employment on September 8 at the Burwell Center from 1 to 3:30 p.m.
This event invites all students and will feature representatives from a wide range of departments and offices.
It’s an excellent opportunity for students to meet hiring managers, learn about available positions, and explore various roles while networking for their next on-campus job.
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