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Academic Year Job Postings

Academic year 2024-2025

GSA (General Student Assistance) positions are for all students to apply. 

Work-Study positions are only for students awarded Work-Study on the Financial Aid award letter. If you completed the FAFSA but do not know if you qualify, email or call Financial Aid, 989-774-3674, or Student Employment Services, 989-774-3881. To confirm Work-Study eligibility, contact Student Employment Services.

Contact departments directly to pursue a job.


WORK-STUDY - Admissions Processing - seeks Student Assistant
Duties Include
: Reviewing and processing transcripts. Imaging and scanning documents. Ensuring accuracy and efficiency in admission procedures. Shredding documents.
Skills Desired
: Strong work ethic. Basic Microsoft Office skills and communication skills. Must be detail oriented. Ability to learn and operate various technologies.
Schedule
: Flexible with classes during office hours, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
To Apply: Email Work-Study eligibility amount, cover letter, resume to apply@cmich.edu. If a position can be offered, applicants will be notified

WORK-STUDY and GSA – 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:
 

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WORK-STUDY – Communication, Journalism, and Media – seeks Student Office Assistant
Duties Include
: Answer office phones; greet walk-in customers; assist faculty/staff with special projects (typing, formatting, copying, grading, scanning, deliveries around campus); assist with key checkout; general customer service; maintain office supplies and assist office professionals.
Skills Desired: Ability to operate a Mac computer, excellent customer service skills, and ability to problem solve.
Schedule
: Flexible with classes during office hours, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
To Apply
: Email a cover letter, resume and availability to scjm@cmich.edu

WORK-STUDY – English Language and Literature – seeks Student Office Assistant
Duties include:
Assisting all department visitors, answering phones, delivering mail, imaging and scanning documents, assisting with office supply and equipment inventory, making campus deliveries, and completing special projects for faculty and staff.
Skills desired:
Basic Microsoft Office skills and communication skills. Must be detail oriented. Previous inventory or cataloging skills and proofreading experience desired but not required. Work-Study required.
Schedule:
Tuesday/Thursday 12:00-2:00 p.m., Monday/Wednesday 9:00-2:00 p.m.
To apply:
Email Work-Study eligibility amount, cover letter, resume, and class schedule to english@cmich.edu. If a position can be offered, applicants will be notified.

WORK-STUDY – Registrar’s Office – seeks Front Desk Student Assistant
Duties Include: Serve as triage for the Registrar's Office, answering phones and emails, assist walk-in guest, scan, link, and verify documents to student accounts, address mailings as needed and other duties as assigned.
Skills Desired: We are looking for someone who has a pleasant and polite personality, has proper phone and conversation skills, professional and dependable. Confidentiality is essential.
Schedule
: Flexible hours based on class schedule, and availability. Office is open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. per the Academic Year Calendar.
To Apply
: Please email your cover letter and resume to Deb Gross at gross1ds@cmich.edu.

WORK-STUDY – School of Music – seeks Orchestra Librarian
Only Music Students Need Apply
Duties Include: Prepare, collect, and distribute folders for CMUSO concert cycles. Photocopy practice parts for inside string players. Track originals and communicate with the Director of Orchestral Activities regarding missing parts. Return and properly maintain rental parts. Assist principal string players with bowings as needed. Maintain and organize the orchestra portion of the music library.
Skills Desired
: Practice strong communication methods.
Schedule
: Variable.
To Apply: Please email a resume, class schedule, and an interest statement as to why you’d like the job to Keith Dodson at dodso1k@cmich.edu.

WORK-STUDY – Theatre and Dance - seeks Student Assistant
Duties Include: Answering phones, maintain the office library, general office duties
Skills Desired: Self-motivated, outgoing, organized.
Schedule
: Flexible with classes during office hours. Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
To Apply
: Email a cover letter and resume to travi1mm@cmich.edu or apply in-person. If a position can be offered, applicants will be notified.

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:

Building Supervisor
Cycling Instructor
Group Fitness - HIIT/Speed and Agility Instructor

Group Fitness - Pilates Instructor
Group Fitness - Yoga Instructor 

Lifeguard
Program Coordinator - Fitness & Wellness