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: Student Center
Job Type: Work Study
Custodial Service Associate
Department: Student Center Hours per week: 10-15
Pay: $12.00/hr
2 Positions Available
Qualifications
Successful candidates will posses a responsible attitude and the ability to work independently. Must be able to take directions from others and make decisions independently when necessary. Willingness to work morning, evening and weekend hours as needed, The ability to lift 50 pounds, perform various cleaning tasks for extended periods of time, and work under pressure with short notice are essential.
Duties Performed
Vacuum carpets, empty trash cans, sweep tiled areas, wash windows, and other cleaning. (80) Lift/Carry/Place tables, chairs and miscellaneous equipment in appropriate settings according to diagrams and verbal requests. (20)
To Apply Contact:
John Alcorn
Office Email: studentmanagers@smsu.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-6552
Office Location: SC 225
Department: Art
Job Type: Regular Pay
Figure Drawing Model
Department: Art Hours per week: 3
Pay: $20/hr
6 Positions Available
Qualifications
Punctuality, dependability, and ability to stay still in one position for extended time. Ability to strike a wide variety of poses a plus. Must be at least 18 years old and a member of the local SMSU community (SMSU students, staff, or local community members are eligible).
Duties Performed
Male and female models needed to model for ART 326 Figure Drawing. Models pose nude for drawing students. Poses range from very short times of less than 1 minute to longer poses with breaks every 20 minutes.
To Apply Contact:
Alma Hale
Office Email: Alma.Hale@SMSU.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-6298
Office Location: FA 229
Department: Technology Resource Center
Job Type: Work Study
Helpdesk Tech
Department: Technology Resource Center Hours per week: 10-12
Pay: $12.00/hr
3 Positions Available
Qualifications
Some software and hardware knowledge and good communication skills both oral and written
Duties Performed
Provide technology assistance to students, faculty and staff
To Apply Contact:
Tyler Upton
Office Email: tyler.upton@smsu.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-6832
Office Location: McFarland Library
Department: Small Business Development Center
Job Type: Work Study
Office Specialist
Department: Small Business Development Center Hours per week: 5-10
Pay: $12.00/hr
2 Positions Available
Qualifications
Must have work study eligibility. Excellent communication skills, computer proficiency, outgoing personality, organized and detail-oriented. Must be motivated and a self-starter. Responsible and the ability to maintain confidentiality is a must.
Duties Performed
- General Office Work – Filing, Photocopying, Packet Assembly, etc.
- Answer incoming phone calls and complete informational log
- Retrieve voicemails and return calls as needed to obtain other information
- Assist with social media posts
- Assist and contribute to SBDC success stories
- Record data in SBDC database
- Research and compile data for SBDC office and data for SBDC clients
To Apply Contact:
Christine Fischer
Office Email: christine.fischer@smsu.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-7386
Office Location: ST 201
Department: Post Office
Job Type: Work Study
Post Office/Duplicating/Small Freight
Department: Post Office Hours per week: 5-10
Pay: $12.00/hr
2 Positions Available
Qualifications
Must be work study qualified, good academic standing, detail oriented, able to work independently as well as a team player. Have good computer skills, dependable, have a good work ethic – come to work as scheduled and on time. Must be able to work under pressure, be able to prioritize workload and exercise time efficiency. MUST be professional, customer service oriented and have a “how can I help” attitude. Willing to do a little light cleaning in the post office and duplicating areas.Duties Performed
Assisting customers with mail, packages and duplicating needs. Able to lift up to 25 pounds and deliver mail/packages to various departments amongst campus community. A little light cleaning. |
To Apply Contact:
April Miles
Office Email: duplicatingservices@smsu.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-6347
Office Location: BA 175
Department: Residence Life
Job Type: Work Study Regular Pay
Residence Life Office Assistant
Department: Residence Life Hours per week: 10-15
Pay: $12.00/hr
1 Position Available
Qualifications
Strong attention to detail, high degree of communication skills to work with students and staff, organized, responsible, knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, and a willingness to learn other computer programs as necessary. Work study eligibility is strongly preferred. This is a year-round position (summer required).Duties Performed
Assist Residence Life staff to complete Department functions, process Residence Life paperwork, and act as first contact for Department.To Apply Contact:
Wanda Paluch
Office Email: Wanda.Paluch@SMSU.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-6858
Office Location: Naoutha 101
Department: Office of Admission
Job Type: Work Study Regular Pay
Student Ambassador
Department: Office of Admission Hours per week: 8
Pay: $12.00/hr
10 Positions Available
Qualifications
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Strong time management skills, punctual, involvement on campus and good work ethic
- A strong customer service orientation
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- 8 hours/week availability during office hours and some (3) pre-determined weekend commitments
- Minimum GPA: 2.75 | Credit Minimum: 12 per semester
Compensation and Benefits:
- Student Ambassador : $12.00/hr during Admission Office Hours | Monday-Friday 9am-3pm
- Paid Training
- Great resume builder in helping to refine public speaking skills, leadership abilities, and work experience in a professional office setting
- Enjoy a fun, positive work environment
Duties Performed
- Give campus tours to prospective students, families, and guests
- Provide accurate and insightful information, explanations, and directions for the campus, academic programs, student services, and life on campus
- Office-work in Admissions, including data entry, communicating with prospective students, writing postcards, answering phones, etc.
- Coordinate with the Campus Visit Coordinator to ensure all activities requests are accurate and complete.
- Participate on student panels during on campus events
- Independently completing special projects as assigned
Mandatory Training Dates
- Full day workshop in the Fall | Date: TBD
- Monthly training throughout the academic year
To Apply Contact:
Charlotte Wahle
Office Email: charlotte.wahle@smsu.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-7207
Office Location: SC 217
Department: SMSU Physical Plant
Job Type: Work Study
Student Groundskeeper
Department: SMSU Physical Plant Hours per week: 5-15
Pay: $12.00/hr
3 Positions Available
Qualifications
A farm or lawn care background is desired, but not required.
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: Business Innovation & Strategy
Job Type: Work Study
Student Worker
Department: Business Innovation & Strategy Hours per week: 5-10
Pay: $12.00/hr
2 Positions Available
Qualifications
Candidate must have work study eligibility, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, work independently, be professional and courteous. Students must also be in good academic and university standing.Duties Performed
- Assist with general office operations including greeting students and faculty, database management, updating website, answering phones, campus errands, and special projects.
To Apply Contact:
Linda Baun
Office Email: Linda.Baun@SMSU.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-6223
Office Location: CH 129
Department: Agriculture, Culinology and Hospitality Mgmt
Job Type: Work Study
Student Worker
Department: Agriculture, Culinology and Hospitality Mgmt Hours per week: 5-10
Pay: $12.00/hr
1 Position Available
Qualifications
- Candidate must have work study eligibility, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, work independently, be professional and courteous. Students must also be in good academic and university standing.
Duties Performed
Assist with general office operations including greeting students and faculty, database management, updating website, answering phones, campus errands, and special projects.To Apply Contact:
Linda Baun
Office Email: Linda.Baun@SMSU.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-6223
Office Location: CH 129
Department: Residence Halls
Job Type: Work Study Regular Pay
Summer Res Hall Assistant
Department: Residence Halls Hours per week: 30
Pay: $12.00/hr
4 Positions Available
Qualifications
- Must be a Southwest Minnesota State University student enrolled in the fall of 2023 semester or enrolled in summer
- Positive Attitude; team
- Strong Commitment to customer service
- Availability to work a flexible and varied schedule, including early mornings and weekends.
- Must be highly motivated and able to work independently.
- Be able to lift at least 50lbs
- The successful candidate should be responsible and dependable
- Must have strong communication skills and the ability to react decisively and with good judgment to problems
- Outside employment and taking summer classes may not be permitted unless approved by supervisor
Duties Performed
- Prepare rooms for conference/camp guests and for Fall Opening. This includes, but is not limited to providing towels and amenities, cleaning and disinfecting bathrooms, emptying garbage, dusting of rooms and lounge areas, moving furniture, and collecting soiled linens.
- Report necessary maintenance problems, inadequate room set-ups, and inventory of linens, or other related items.
- Respond to customer questions and concerns in a prompt and courteous
- Relay policies and procedures to participants residing in the Residence Halls and Foundation Residence Apartments
- Provide "on-call" coverage. This includes answering questions, solving problems, and responding to emergencies.
- Be available by cell phone and/or through campus email
- Be aware and knowledgeable of group events, in addition to housing.
- 9. Other duties as assigned
To Apply Contact:
Matthew Speakman
Office Email: Matthew.Speakman@smsu.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-7107
Office Location: CC
Department: Deeann Griebel Student Success Center
Job Type: Work Study Regular Pay
Supplemental Instruction Leader
Department: Deeann Griebel Student Success Center Hours per week: 4-8
Pay: $12.00/hr
2 Positions Available
Qualifications
- Sophomore, Junior or Senior classification
- Previously completed the course with a grade of an A or B
- Punctuality
- Dependability
- Ability to work independently and as a team
Duties Performed
The SI Leader will hold weekly review sessions and is required to attend the course that they are leading at least once a week. The student will work with the faculty member that is teaching the course to plan their session for that week and they will also hold an office hour for drop in questions by the students in the course.
Fill out the application at this link: https://forms.office.com/r/ECy3q5yGzK
To Apply Contact:
Hannah Kuno
Office Email: Hannah.Kuno@smsu.edu
Office Phone: 507-5377-6820
Office Location: IL 224D
Department: Web Office
Job Type: Work Study
Web Content Editor
Department: Web Office Hours per week: 5-7
Pay: $12.00/hr
1 Position Available
Qualifications
Interest in working on websites and website content. Some knowledge of HTML is a plus but not required.
Duties Performed
Creating/Updating content on the www.smsu.edu website and other duties as assigned relating to web content.
To Apply Contact:
Joseph Zimmerman
Office Email: joseph.zimmerman@smsu.edu
Office Phone: 507-537-6123
Office Location: Founders Hall 15