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Information on Student Employment Opportunities

Employment through UNO allows for close proximity to campus resources, a schedule to match your courses, and experiences that will set you up for success in your post-graduation career.

Student workers in the UNO Bookstore helps sell books.

Students can find campus employment opportunities across a wide variety of colleges, buildings, units, and campus services.

The Fall 2021 Semester is almost here and one of the most important opportunities available to students, new and returning alike, is the wide variety on-campus employment opportunities!

UNO students interested in employment during the school year are encouraged to consider some of the many employment opportunities provided by UNO for student workers.

Students with a campus position get all of the following benefits:

  • Flexible hours to meet your course schedule
  • Close proximity to on-campus housing and on-campus resources
  • Alignment with your degree program
  • Gaining job-ready skills in an education-focused environment

Whether it's at the UNO Bookstore, Food Court, Baxter Arena, the Criss Library, or more, there is a position that can fit your needs and schedule.

Here the story of Mavigator and student worker Alie Saenz

Students interested in working for UNO can do so for up to 20 hours a week during the semester, or up to 40 hours a week during breaks or the summer. Additionally, students must be currently enrolled for at least one credit hour to be considered for employment.

More information about UNO's Student Employee guidelines can be found on the Student Employment website.

A list of campus employment opportunities, please use Handshake, UNO's official student-focused job opportunities board.

Need help putting together a cover letter or resume? The UNO Academic Career Development Center is here to help.

Any general questions about student employment can be sent to student.employment@unomaha.edu.

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