Maverick Student Employment celebrates National Student Employment Week and finds many different ways to recognize the hard work of UNO student employees.
National Student Employment Week
National Student Employment Week
National Student Employment Week (NSEW) is a week of recognition and celebration for all the hard work student employees and their supervisors do. NSEW occurs during the second full week of April annually. The purpose of the week is to:
- Appreciate and recognize our current student employees and their contributions to the UNO community
- Thank on-campus employers for their part in supporting students in these critical roles for the university
- Build awareness of student employment opportunities and the importance they play on our campus
Recognition Ideas
Below is a document with some ideas that you can use to recognize your student employees. We encourage on-campus employers to do something to recognize their employees during National Student Employment Week, however, this resource can be used at any time to make sure your students feel appreciated.
Student Employment Testimonials
Student Employee Testimonials
Are you a current student employee on campus? We would love to hear how your student worker, work study, Graduate Assistant, graduate student worker, etc. position has made a difference in your experience at UNO. Fill out the quick form below for the opportunity to be featured on our website or future promotions for Maverick Student Employment.
Student Employee Supervisor Testimonials
Are you currently a faculty or staff member who supervises student employees as part of your role? We would love to hear about your experiences working with student employees and the impact they have on your office, department, division, or college. Fill out the quick form below for the opportunity to be featured on our website or future promotions for Maverick Student Employment.
Maverick Student Employment Awards
Each year, during National Student Employment Week, there are several awards that are rewarded to recognize the accomplishments and contributions that student employees, supervisors, and their teams have on our campus.
2025-2026 Nomination Due Date: Friday, February 6th, 2026 at 5 P.M.
To nominate, below are the descriptions of each award and the form that you will use to submit your nomination.
Nomination Criteria
Nomination criteria are outlined in each nomination form below. The Undergraduate and Graduate Student Employee of the Year as well as Student Employee Team of the Year will be reviewed on their contributions to the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Competencies for Career Readiness as well as overall commitment to their employment opportunities.
Before starting your nomination, please review the NACE Competencies.
Undergraduate Student Employee of the Year
This award is to recognize an undergraduate student employee’s (Student Worker or Work Study) outstanding contributions and achievements in their position while pursuing their higher education.
To be eligible, nominees must currently be employed on campus. Individuals are not able to win this award in consecutive years.
Graduate Student Employee of the Year
This award is to recognize a graduate student employee’s (Graduate Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Graduate Student Worker, or Student Worker) outstanding contributions and achievements in their position while pursuing their graduate education.
To be eligible, nominees must currently be employed on campus and must have student employee status. Full or part time faculty or staff who are also pursuing their graduate studies are not eligible. Individuals are not able to win this award in consecutive years.
Student Employee Supervisor of the Year
This award is to celebrate the accomplishments of those that work directly with student employees in a supervisory role. Supervisors act as role models, mentors, and coaches and it is important to recognize the invaluable role they play in the development of student employees.
To be eligible, nominees must currently be a faculty or staff member employed on campus and supervise undergraduate or graduate students as part of their role. Individuals are not able to win this award in consecutive years.
Student Employee Team of the Year
This award is to recognize the outstanding accomplishments that our student employment teams have on our campus. Understanding that we have many employees who work together on a team, it is the hope that this award can recognize a group of student employees who as a collective, had a significant impact on our campus.
To be eligible, the team of student employees must consist of at least two individuals who are currently employed on campus. Teams are not able to win this award in consecutive years.
MSE Awards Selection Process
Nominations will be reviewed and voted on by the Maverick Student Employment Steering Committee (MSESC). The MSESC brings together members of the UNO community who work with the student employment experience or supervise student employees.
Winners of each award will be presented their award during National Student Employment Week. Please note that the information provided in the nomination process may be shared during the presentation of the awards or through press releases and other promotional opportunities.
When timelines allow, the winners of the Undergraduate Student Employee of the Year and Student Employee Supervisor of the Year will be asked if Maverick Student Employment can submit their names to the Midwest Association of Student Employment Administrators awards.
If you have questions about any of the awards above, you can reach out to Garrett Gassman, Associate Director, Career Services at ggassman@unomaha.edu.
Maverick Student Employment Awards Banquet
The Maverick Student Employment Awards Banquet is hosted every year during National Student Employment Week. This event is to recognize the award nominees, nominators, and winners of the MSE Awards. Banquet invitations and RSVPs go out after the MSE Awards due date.
Student Keynote Speaker
Each year at the banquet, a current student employee gives the keynote address to share their experiences as a student employee. If you are a current student employee and interested in giving the keynote address at the banquet, please fill out the form below. The Maverick Student Employment Steering Committee will review and select the keynote speaker.