Student Worker Job Openings
In order to apply for the jobs posted below, you must be enrolled full-time and a degree seeking student at SMSU. The Financial Aid Office will notify you of your work study eligibility on your financial aid award offer, which is posted to your e-services account. If you do not have work-study listed on your award offer, you are only eligible to apply for the jobs labeled with "Regular Pay". Feel free to reach out to the Financial Aid Office if you have questions.
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Department: Athletic Department
Job Type: Work Study
Digital Media / Social Media
Department: Athletic Department Hours per week: 5-10
Pay: $12.00/hr
10 Positions Available
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
- Ability to work under deadline and adhere to specific set of brand guidelines
- Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively
- Ability to take direction
- Ability to problem solve
- Passion for athletics and to think positively
- Available to work through the entire semester/year
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be familiar with Adobe Photoshop, Premiere, After Effects, Audition
- Must be familiar with audio/visual equipment including cameras, tripods and microphones
- Basic video editing and graphic design experience a plus
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve desired goals
- Familiarity with social media (Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter & YouTube)
- Must be interested in video production
Duties Performed
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This position is exclusive to Southwest Minnesota State University students who will assist in the marketing and promotion of all SMSU athletic team and community engagement events through various digital media platforms. Student must possess the ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment and be a problem solver. Student must have a passion for athletics and an interest in pursuing a career in the sports or media industries.
Flexible schedule – must have nights/weekends available. Student will be expected to work anywhere from 5-15 hours a week dependent on event schedule. If you wish to become a part of this exciting, fast paced organization AND you meet the requirements listed below, please apply.
JOB DUTIES:
- Assist with management of digital assets
- Shoot, edit and produce highlights for all home events
- Produce videos to promote upcoming games, ticket sales, promotions, etc.
- Generate stimulating content for website and social media platforms (Video, graphics, GIFs, etc.)
- Manage and organize archived footage
- Update web content on SMSUmustangs.com
- Other duties as assigned
To Apply Contact:
Wesley Sarsland
Office Email: wesley.sarsland.2@my.smsu.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-7465
Office Location: PE / RA / Schwan REC
Department: Exercise Science
Job Type: Work Study
Exercise Science Assistant
Department: Exercise Science Hours per week: 8-9
Pay: $12.00/hr
1 Position Available
Qualifications
EXSC major preferredDuties Performed
- assisting the GA and faculty in Exercise Science; working in the EXSC fitness center or EXSC office including any duties as determined by GA including cleaning, laundry and course/program preparations.
To Apply Contact:
Kris Cleveland
Office Email: kris.cleveland@smsu.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-7233
Office Location: PE 220
Department: Athletic Department
Job Type: Work Study
Gameday Operations & Marketing
Department: Athletic Department Hours per week: 5-10
Pay: $12.00/hr
10 Positions Available
Qualifications
- Be within good academic standing
- Current SMSU student (Marketing, Business, Communications and Sports Management majors preferred)
- Technologically savvy (Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Cloud is a plus)
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
- Ability to work under deadline and adhere to specific set of brand guidelines
- Ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively
- Ability to take direction
- Ability to problem solve
- Passion for athletics and to think positively
- Available to work through the entire semester/year
Duties Performed
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This position is exclusive to Southwest Minnesota State University students who will assist at home athletic events in all facets including to but not limited to game operations, marketing & promotions, in-game presentation, box office execution and ticket sales. Student must possess the ability to excel in a fast-paced work environment and be a problem solver. Student must have a passion for athletics and an interest in pursuing a career in the sports industry.
Flexible schedule – must have nights/weekends available. Student will be expected to work anywhere from 5-20 hours a week depending on event schedule. If you wish to become a part of this exciting, fast paced organization AND you meet the requirements listed below, please apply.JOB DUTIES:
- Participating in grassroots marketing to engage and create buzz of SMSU athletics events on campus
- Assist with implementation of gameday promotions and event logistics
- Providing customer service and fulfillment to corporate sponsors, booster club members and season ticket holders
- Assist with mascot and other public relations and community engagement events
- Assist with gameday setup and teardown
- Assist with game presentation (Music, videoboard, scoreboard, PA, etc.)
To Apply Contact:
Wesley Sarsland
Office Email: wesley.sarsland.2@my.smsu.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-7465
Office Location: PE / RA / Schwan REC
Department: Communications and Marketing
Job Type: Work Study Regular Pay
Graphic Designers
Department: Communications and Marketing Hours per week: 5-10
Pay: $12.00/hr
3 Positions Available
Qualifications
Enthusiastic and passionate about SMSU. Willingness to learn and improve. Ability to work independently and on a deadline. Responsible & accountable. Strong storytelling and communication skills. Previous design experience is a plus. Technologically savvy. Experience using relevant computer programs and social media, e.g. Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom Facebook, Instagram, etc. Flexible schedule. Preferred Qualifications: Majoring in Art, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Marketing, Communication Studies, etc.
Duties Performed
Responsible for creating print pieces and digital content for events, performances, programs, departments, student clubs, and other areas of campus on part-time basis for University internal and external marketing efforts. CURRENTLY FILLED.
To Apply Contact:
Marcy Olson
Office Email: marcy.olson@smsu.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-7374
Office Location: Founders Hall 20
Department: Technology Resource Center
Job Type: Work Study Regular Pay
Helpdesk Tech
Department: Technology Resource Center Hours per week: 10
Pay: $12.00/hr
2 Positions Available
Qualifications
Passionate about technology and reliable.
Duties Performed
End-user support. Troubleshooting computers.
To Apply Contact:
Tyler Upton
Office Email: tyler.upton@smsu.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-6111
Office Location: McFarland Library
Department: AURI Lab
Job Type: Work Study
Intern, Chemistry
Department: AURI Lab Hours per week: 6
Pay: $12.00/hr
1 Position Available
Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications
- Third year undergraduate student in chemistry or related field.
Course completion requirements:
- Organic I and II Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- General Chemistry I and II
Willingness to work some evenings and weekends to collect and/or store samples and log conditions.
Duties Performed
Activities/Outcomes of Internship:
- Gain knowledge in principles and properties of biochemistry and food chemistry.
- Utilize standard operating procedures to test client and AURI products.
- Assist scientists in researching AURI internal initiatives.
- Learn about fermentation, renewable fuels, and biobased products.
- Learn how to operate instrumentation independently.
To Apply Contact:
Michael Stuteberg
Office Email: mstutelberg@auri.org
Office Phone: 651-231-1737
Office Location: AURI Labs -ST 107
Department: Scheduling
Job Type: Work Study
Office Assistant
Department: Scheduling Hours per week: 5-10
Pay: $12.00/hr
1 Position Available
Qualifications
- Must have excellent attention to detail, dependable and punctual
- Ability to work independently
- General office knowledge
- Microsoft Office knowledge
- Excellent customer service skills
- Knowledge of University Offices is a plus!
Duties Performed
- Be the greeter in the Founders Hall lobby where many campus visitors and prospective students enter
- Answer phones and respond to emails from shared inbox in a professional manner
- Schedule special events, meetings, and athletic events, as well as any set-up needs in to computer software
- Please fill out our application, linked here: https://forms.office.com/r/eb40cmrzXi and we will be in contact to meet with you via your SMSU email.
To Apply Contact:
Maureen Szerlip
Office Email: Maureen.Szerlip@smsu.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-7110
Office Location: Founders Hall Lobby
Department: International Education
Job Type: Work Study
Office Assistant
Department: International Education Hours per week: 6-10
Pay: $12.00/hr
1 Position Available
Qualifications
- general office knowledge, Microsoft software, basic computer/database knowledge, good customer service skills a must!
Duties Performed
- Reception, answer phones, respond to emails, download digital documents, assist with programming, special projects
To Apply Contact:
Jamie Leonard
Office Email: Jamie.Leonard@SMSU.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-7222
Office Location: SC 237
Department: Business Innovation & Strategy
Job Type: Work Study
Office Assistant
Department: Business Innovation & Strategy Hours per week: 10-20
Pay: $12.00/hr
3 Positions Available
Qualifications
- Must have work study
- Dependable
- Organized
- Skill with technology
Duties Performed
- General office duties: copying, filing, campus deliveries, shredding, etc.
- Data Entry
- Assist faculty on special projects/tasks
- Scanning of student files and other confidential department information
- Other duties as assigned.
To Apply Contact:
Karen Gruhot
Office Email: karen.gruhot@SMSU.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-6223
Office Location: ST 201
Department: Communications and Marketing
Job Type: Work Study Regular Pay
Photographer
Department: Communications and Marketing Hours per week: 5-10
Pay: $12.00/hr
6 Positions Available
Qualifications
Punctual attendance to assigned events. Enthusiastic and passionate about SMSU. Willingness to learn and improve. Ability to work independently and on a deadline. Responsible & accountable. Strong storytelling, organizational, and communication skills. Previous camera experience is a plus. Technologically savvy. Experience using relevant computer programs and social media, e.g. Adobe Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom Facebook, Instagram, etc. Flexible schedule. Preferred Qualifications: Majoring in Art, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Marketing, Communication Studies, etc.
Duties Performed
Responsible for providing photography of University social events and/or performances, athletic events on a part-time basis, editing photos and curating images for social media, tagging photos and contributing files to digital asset management system.
To Apply Contact:
Marcy Olson
Office Email: Marcy.Olson@smsu.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-7374
Office Location: Founders Hall 20
Department: Residence Life
Job Type: Work Study Regular Pay
Residence Life Office Assistant
Department: Residence Life Hours per week: 15-20 academic year; 37 summer
Pay: $12.00/hr
1 Position Available
Qualifications
- The Department of Residence Life Administrative Assistant is located in the Residence Life Office and will provide assistance to the Residential Life Director, Housing Specialist, and Office Manager. Additional assistance may be provided to the RHA and RA staff.
- A successful candidate will be reliable, have attention to detail, and have a strong sense of customer service. Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Strong computer skills are preferred in the Microsoft Suite and Office365. A successful candidate will demonstrate ability to work effectively in a team environment. Candidate must also be able to learn new computer programs and accept coaching as necessary.
- Ability and willingness to work flexible work including evening and weekend hours during the academic year. Most importantly, working in the office Monday-Friday, 8-4:30 in the summer months. The ability to lift equipment up to 50 pounds and to retrieve it from high shelving, low cabinets, and upstairs locations is essential.
Duties Performed
- Provide a strong sense of customer service to staff and students through answering of phones and interacting in person.
- Check out/in RHA and other equipment to residents of the SMSU Residence Halls. This equipment includes cooking items, athletic and recreational items, laundry carts etc.
- Receiving, sorting, and delivery of Residence Hall mail and packages
- Handling all aspects of various cash transactions to include a change box, stamps, refunds for vending, common area damages, bike rental and various other money related items.
- Assisting students with check in and check out procedures associated with the SMSU Residence Halls including filling out of forms, typing with typewriter, and assisting students in filling out information
- Responsible for distribution and maintenance of various keys; which provide access to a number of highly sensitive areas within the Residence Life Office and the SMSU Residence Halls.
- Assist in the maintenance of Residence Life Office resident rosters.
- Extensive computer usage.
- Attendance at one (1) mandatory staff meeting per month.
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and other associated local, state and federal laws.
- Work with special projects as assigned by the Student Office Manager, Director of Residence Life, and Housing Specialist.
To Apply Contact:
Abbie Boelter
Office Email: abbie.boelter.2@smsu.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-6851
Office Location: Naoutha 101
Department: Residence Life
Job Type: Work Study Regular Pay
Residence Life Receptionist
Department: Residence Life Hours per week: 10-15
Pay: $12.00/hr
5 Positions Available
Qualifications
Work Study Strongly Preferred
Brief overview of job: The Department of Residence Life Receptionist Position is a position that will staff the front desk/reception area of the Residence Life Office and provide office support for the Residence Life staff. This position will staff the Residence Life Office throughout the entirety of the day and weekends as scheduled.
A successful candidate will be reliable, have attention to detail, and have a strong sense of customer service. Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Strong computer skills are preferred in the Microsoft Suite. A successful candidate will demonstrate ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Requirements: Ability and willingness to work flexible work including evening and weekend hours. The ability to lift equipment up to 50 pounds and to retrieve it from high shelving, low cabinets, and upstairs locations is essential
Duties Performed
Specific Responsibilities:
- Provide a strong sense of customer service to staff and students through answering of phones and interacting in person.
- Check out/in RHA and other equipment to residents of the SMSU Residence Halls. This equipment includes cooking items, athletic and recreational items, laundry carts etc.
- Receiving, sorting, and delivery of Residence Hall mail and packages
- Handling all aspects of various cash transactions to include a change box, stamps, refunds for vending and washer/dryers, common area damages, bike rental and various other money related items
- Assisting students with check in and check out procedures associated with the SMSU Residence Halls including filling out of forms, typing, and assisting students in filling out information
- Responsible for distribution and maintenance of various keys; which provide access to a number of highly sensitive areas within the Residence Life Office and the SMSU Residence Halls.
- Assist in the maintenance of Residence Life Office resident rosters.
- Extensive computer usage.
- Attendance at one (1) mandatory staff meeting per month.
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and other associated local, state and federal laws.
- Work with special projects as assigned by the Student Office Manager and Director of Residence Life.
To Apply Contact:
Jess Bentley
Office Email: Jessica.Bentley@smsu.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-6136
Office Location: Naoutha 101
Department: SMSU Foundation
Job Type: Work Study Regular Pay
SMSU Foundation Engagement Representative
Department: SMSU Foundation Hours per week: 9-15
Pay: $13.00/hr
4 Positions Available
Qualifications
- Understand the purpose of the SMSU Foundation
- Enthusiastic and ambitious with a passion for supporting SMSU
- Punctual, reliable, and adaptable
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in at least one of these areas is preferred: customer service, sales, marketing, communications, or public relations.
Duties Performed
Connecting with alumni, friends, and community members that are supporters of SMSU through phone, e-mail, and video communication. Stewarding, sharing upcoming events, and asking for monetary donations. Special outreach may be assigned.
To Apply Contact:
Rustin Buysse
Office Email: Rustin.Buysse.2@smsu.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-6876
Office Location: Founders Hall 220
Department: SMSU Foundation
Job Type: Work Study
SMSU Foundation Student Office Assistant
Department: SMSU Foundation Hours per week: 6-10
Pay: $12.00/hr
2 Positions Available
Qualifications
Enthusiastic and ambitious with a passion for SMSU. Willing to help out wherever needed to fulfill the SMSU Foundation mission of connecting with SMSU students, alumni, family members and friends of our University. Punctual, thorough attention to detail, strong reasoning skills and ability to work independently. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively. Experience in customer service strong computer skills and experience organizing events is highly desired.
Duties Performed
We have a variety of roles that you can perform in our office, all of which are great opportunities to enhance and expand your employment skills. From putting on a major fundraising event to managing thousands of contact records and assisting with mailings and other special projects including GOLD College, there are many ways to learn, network and contribute as an SMSU Foundation student employee.
To Apply Contact:
Rustin Buysse
Office Email: Rustin.Buysse.2@smsu.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-6876
Office Location: Founders Hall 220
Department: Nursing Department
Job Type: Work Study
Student Assistant
Department: Nursing Department Hours per week: 3-5
Pay: $12.00/hr
1 Position Available
Qualifications
Must have work study eligibility.
Ambitious self-starter with ability to work independently, organized and detail oriented, good written and verbal communication skills, ability to handle confidential information, knowledge and experience of office processes, strong computer/data entry skills, knowledge and experience with Microsoft Word & Excel, and Adobe Acrobat. Professional and has a positive attitude. Must also be punctual and dependable.
Duties Performed
- Scan/copy
- shred
- assist with bulk mailings
- other various office tasks.
To Apply Contact:
LeeAnn Teig
Office Email: RNtoBSN@smsu.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-7155
Office Location: BA 237
Department: SMSU Physical Plant
Job Type: Work Study
Student Groundskeeper
Department: SMSU Physical Plant Hours per week: 5-15
Pay: $13/hr
2 Positions Available
Qualifications
A farm or lawn care background is desired, but not required.
We pay $1-2 per hour differential over normal workstudy rate depending on experience.
Duties Performed
- Operating a walk behind mower.
- Operating a line-trimmer (weed-eater).
- Litter and garbage pickup.
- Spraying of cracks. We spray Round-Up on the cracks in the sidewalks and parking lots. This is the only spraying I have students do.
- Detailing vehicles and equipment.
- Pulling weeds and watering.
- Snow shoveling, and spreading ice-melt.
To Apply Contact:
Jeff Jennings, Grounds & Road Maintenance Supervisor
Office Email: Jeff.Jennings@smsu.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-7323
Office Location: SMSU Physical Plant
Department: Communications and Marketing
Job Type: Work Study Regular Pay
Videographer
Department: Communications and Marketing Hours per week: 5-10
Pay: $12.00/hr
3 Positions Available
Qualifications
Punctual attendance to assigned events. Enthusiastic and passionate about SMSU. Willingness to learn and improve. Ability to work independently and on a deadline. Responsible, organized and accountable. Strong storytelling and communication skills. Previous camera experience is a plus. Technologically savvy. Experience using relevant computer programs and social media, e.g. Adobe Premiere Pro, Illustrator, Photoshop, Lightroom Facebook, Instagram, etc. Flexible schedule. Preferred Qualifications: Majoring in Art, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Marketing, Communication Studies, etc.
Duties Performed
Responsible for capturing video of social events and/or performances, athletic events on a part-time basis, video editing and production for University web and social media content.
To Apply Contact:
Marcy Olson
Office Email: Marcy.Olson@smsu.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-7374
Office Location: Founders Hall 20