Student Employment Information Sheet
I would like a part-time job while in school. Where can I find one?
The Student Employment Office can assist students looking for part-time employment. The office coordinates placement of all students in jobs through Federal Work Study, a financial aid program. Monmouth University’s policy on student employment grants preferential hiring status for on-campus jobs to students with Federal Work Study awards. Last year, more than 1,200 students were employed on campus. In addition, the Career Services Office assists students in locating off-campus, part-time jobs listed with the office by local employers. Each year, hundreds of job openings of all types are advertised through this service. Summer jobs, many full-time, are also available.
For additional information contact the Student Employment Office at 732-263-5706 or visit our Web site.
How can a student with a Federal Work Study (FWS) award find a job?
Students with FWS must meet with the Assistant Director of Human Resources for Student Employment in order to find a job on campus. The office is located on the first floor of the Rebecca Stafford Student Center. The Financial Aid Office is responsible for awarding Federal Work Study. FWS is determined mainly from the free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) form that parents and/or guardians file. All students who want to work on campus first must submit a FAFSA form to the financial aid office.
All FWS students should plan on attending the Federal Work Study Job Fair during the first week of school. This job fair offers FWS students the opportunity to meet with representatives from the University departments that employ students. Students will be interviewed and are often hired the very same day.
What kinds of jobs are available?
Positions are available in many of the academic and administrative departments. Areas that hire students include the library, bookstore, athletics, and Student Activities. Most positions pay between $7.50 - $10.50 per hour with a longevity increase of $.25 per hour each year. Students with FWS also may work off campus with a community service agency. Placements in prior years included Monmouth County Day Care Center, Long Branch Library, Monmouth Cares, Two River Theatre, and America Reads. More than 40 community service agencies participate in the FWS program!
How can a student who does not have FWS find a job?
According to Monmouth University’s policy on student employment, all student employee positions at the University are to be filled first by those individuals awarded Federal Work Study. Non-FWS students may fill positions only when an FWS student is not available who can meet all the valid requirements of the position. All efforts to refer a qualified FWS student must be exhausted first.
Students seeking a job on campus who do not have FWS are welcome to complete an application to be placed on a waiting list. In the event an on-campus position can not be filled with an FWS student, those students on the waiting list may be offered employment. Applications for the waiting list will be accepted starting the first day of classes.
Students seeking part-time jobs off campus are encouraged to visit the Career Services Office to view the many job listings kept on display from local employers. Each year more than 500 part-time jobs are posted at the office including positions in childcare, retail, food services, banking, and office support.
How much should I work while in school?
This depends a great deal on your ability to handle your class load and assignments. However, as a general rule, we recommend that most full-time students work no more than 20 hours per week. Time management is often one of the keys to balancing work, school, and fun!
What if I need help managing a part-time job with schoolwork?
If you find yourself having difficulty managing the many demands of being a student, you should speak with your advisor to get help in balancing your priorities. The LCAC has counselors who specialize in time management and study skills, and they are available to help you in these areas.
What is Cooperative Education?
Cooperative Education is a program that provides students an opportunity to integrate classroom study with work experience in a professional setting while earning a salary to help defray expenses. Other benefits of participation include the opportunity to explore career options and acquire professional “hands-on” experience. The Director of Cooperative Education provides assistance in preparing for and obtaining academically relevant co-op placements. Eligibility to participate depends upon your major and prior course work. (Cooperative Education is part of the University’s Experiential Education graduation requirement.)
What is Service Learning?
Service Learning is community-based education, which enables students to address community needs and engage in hands-on learning. Through Service Learning, students can explore new vistas that lead to greater personal development, enhanced social awareness and responsibility, and the building of critical job skills. Students may engage in Service Learning in schools, community agencies, or civic organizations as part of a designated Experiential Education course. (Service Learning is part of the University’s Experiential Education requirement.)
How can I benefit from participating in a volunteer program?
Participation in a volunteer program at Monmouth University offers you the opportunity to gain experience in a number of areas (non-profit agencies, community events, etc.) while exploring your personal, professional, and intellectual potential.
Are courses available to assist me with the job search before I graduate?
Yes. Each semester Career Search (LC300) is offered to juniors and seniors. This one-credit elective course provides instruction in various elements of the career search, including organizing and researching the job hunt, developing the resume and cover letter, and interviewing techniques.
What help is available at the Career Services Office?
The Career Services Office offers many services such as assistance with resumes, interview coaching, advice and information on job search strategies, and information on graduate schools. A primary focus of the office is to help seniors, recent graduates, and other alumni secure full-time employment. To help achieve this, several job fairs are scheduled each year, bringing dozens of employers to campus. The Career Services Office also publishes a biweekly newsletter that lists current professional employment openings for students and alumni. Part-time jobs from local employers are also listed in a separate newsletter.
