Summer Job Postings

All students may apply for GSA (General Student Assistance) positions.

Enrollment in Summer is not required to receive Summer Work-Study, but only enrolled CMU students with eligibility may apply for Work-Study positions. To determine eligibility for Summer Work-Study, call or visit Student Employment Services, 989-774-3881, Bovee UC 121.

Contact departments directly to pursue a job.

GSA – CMU Dining

Duties Include: Assist and courteously serve customers; prep, serve, and cook assorted foods using various equipment and utensils; assist in keeping kitchen and service areas clean and sanitized; follow all safety and food handling guidelines; report to full-time employees as assigned; attend and complete employee trainings and meetings as scheduled; become familiar with and follow all CMU Campus Dining policies and standards; complete other duties as assigned.
Skills Desired: Must be able to lift 25 lbs.; must be able to handle temperature changes including putting stock away in coolers and/or freezers; must be able to stand and walk for extended periods; must be able to push loaded stock carts; prior food service and/or customer service experience.
Schedule: Days and hours vary by location.
Current openings: 

WORK-STUDY – Engineering and Technology – seeks a Student Assistant

Duties include: Answer Phones, help faculty and students that come to office, and assist with updates on word and excel files.
Skills desired: Communicate well, work independently, experience with Microsoft.
Schedule: Monday-Friday 1:00-5:00 p.m. with possibility of 8-5 p.m. with lunch.
To apply: Email a cover letter and resume to Teresa Armstead, ashle1tl@cmich.edu.

GSA and WORK STUDY – Facilities Management

CMU Facilities Management has the vision to support student success with a welcoming, safe, and functional campus. To accomplish this vision, we offer a variety of student employment opportunities in the areas of Landscape Operations, Architectural Trades (painter, carpentry, sign shop, lock shop), Mechanical, HVAC, CAD/GIS, and Office Assistants.  By joining our team, you make a difference on campus and learn lifelong skills in the process.

Current Openings:

GSA - Information Technology - seeks a TechOps Expert

Duties include: Mac/Windows Computer and Printer Setup, Deployment, and Troubleshooting. End User support.
Skills desired: Freshman or Sophomores desired with a valid US driver's license, and a willingness to learn about (and support): Windows and Mac computer platforms, printers, and user support.
Schedule: Flexible with class schedule, M-F, 8 - 5 p.m.
To apply: Email a cover letter and resume to mckel1r@cmich.edu

GSA and WORK STUDY - CMU Libraries
Located within the Charles V Park Library building, the University Library and the Clarke Historical Library offer flexible hours, a variety of responsibilities, and a desirable work environment. Many students work with the libraries for their entire college careers. Job vacancies are filled from applications submitted to the current job postings list, below. More information can be found on the library's website.  Applicants must have a current class schedule to apply.
Current openings:

Special Collections Digitization Technical Assistant
Reading Room Assistant

GSA - Medicine - seeks a Research Assistant

Duties include: Wastewater sample collection and pick-up on campus and at regional sites across Central Michigan. The Assistant can drive their own car or a university-owned vehicle to obtain samples and deliver them to a CMU lab in the Biosciences Building. Samples obtained weekly. The Assistant may also help prepare reagents and run assays in the lab time permitting.
Skills desired: Valid driver's license and interest in public health and biology.
Schedule: 20 hrs/wk, days and times vary. Position continues through Summer and into the Academic Year 24-25. 
To apply: Email a letter of interest and resume to conwa2m@cmich.edu with the subject: Research Assistant Position.

GSA and WORK-STUDY - Parking Services - seeks a Student Assistant

Duties include: Issue parking violations to motor vehicles violating university ordinance(s); issue violations by foot and vehicle patrol; work special events including but not limited to basketball and football games, and commencement; communicate effectively with headquarters via radio; and other duties as assigned.
Skills desired: Candidates are punctual, reliable, able to work under minimal supervision, and possess good communication skills.
Schedule: Flexible during office hours, Mon - Fri, 8-5 p.m., with additional night and weekend hours possible for special events.
Apply online

WORK-STUDY - Provost's Office - seeks a Front Desk Receptionist

Duties include: Basic office administrative duties, including but not limited to greeting visitors; answering phones; completing assigned projects which may include typing, formatting, copying and scanning; deliveries throughout campus; prepare and sort mail for the office; update website; and other duties as assigned. Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, Adobe Creative Campus and Canva. Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, basic telephone skills, attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively with others and independently when necessary.
Skills desired: Very competent in customer service skills: Greeting VP's, faculty, guests routinely both in the office and on the phone. Attention to detail when reviewing documents or preparing materials for the provost. Ability to be proactive for enhancing the provost webpages and editing the current webpage. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Campus and Canva applications are highly desired.
Schedule: Flexible hours, Monday through Friday, between 8- 5 p.m.
To apply: Email your resume, cover letter, student id number and class schedule to Jeanine Mahaffey. Considered applicants will be emailed for an interview.

WORK-STUDY – Student Account Services and University Billing Office – seeks a Skilled Assistant

Duties include: Perform clerical support to the collections department. Maintains and processes correspondence and prepares records and reporting documents. Monitor and maintain the past due payment plan program. Phone contact with students regarding payment plan adjustments. Performs statistical analysis of data.
Skills desired: Accounting or math major preferred. Strong understanding of financial transactions. Must be experienced user of Microsoft Excel and Word. Strong communication and organizational skills with ability to meet deadlines. Must be able to work independently and multitask.
Schedule: Office hours are M-F, 8-5 p.m. Flexible with class schedule, position is year round.
To apply: Send email with Work-Study eligibility, cover letter and resume to Karmen Grondin, grond1kk@cmich.edu.

GSA and WORK-STUDY - University Events - seeks Office Assistant

Duties include: Assist in all steps to the room and event reservation process at CMU.
Skills desired: Microsoft Office Proficiency, Attention to Detail, Excellent Written and Verbal Communication.
Schedule: Flexible with classes during office hours, Mon-Fri, 8-5 p.m.
To apply: Please complete this form.

GSA and WORK STUDY - University Recreation

CMU's University Recreation department offers a variety of employment opportunities at the Student Activity Center. The SAC work environment prides itself on being not just a job, but also an experience. No matter what your academic focus, URec Student Staff gain valuable lifelong skills from their employment experiences at the SAC. With more than a million users and visitors coming into the SAC each year, student staff gets to work in a diverse environment and share a unique employment experience.
Current openings:
Graphic Design Coordinator