Academic Year Job Postings

GSA and WORK-STUDY – 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: 
CMU Dining Accounting Assistant
Health and Wellness Associate - Fall/Spring 2024-2025

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: 
Facilities Management Trades - Office Assistant
Financial Services - Student Accounting Clerk
Landscape Operations - Grounds Worker

GSA – College of Medicine – seeks Lab Research Assistant
Duties Include: The candidate will perform routine lab activities including cataloging samples, cleaning dishware/instruments. The candidate will also actively participate in ongoing research projects including DNA cloning, performing mammalian cell culture and assays, and data collection/analysis.
Skills Desired: Coursework or experience in any of the following areas: Neuroscience, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related fields.
Schedule: Flexible, typically between the hours on 9-5.
To Apply: Email Dr. Eric Petersen a Cover Letter, a brief description of interests in research involvement and availability to work during the Spring 2025 semester and summer.

GSA and WORK-STUDY – Multicultural Academic Student Services – seeks Videographer
Duties Include: 1. Independently lead media efforts for the office 2. Reviews and edits video footage to clean up and help create final video 3. Reviews video footage to find the best clips and merges those clips into one cohesive video that is in line with the direction of the video’s goals 4. Routinely meet with MASS professional staff and graduate assistant to gain content.
Skills Desired: 1. Demonstrated work experience with filming, editing and producing quality films 2. Directly responsible for a video or film’s final product 3. Experience working with diverse student populations 4. Must be an energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards 5. Effective communications skills (written and verbal).
Schedule: Flexible with classes during office hours, Mon-Fri, 8am - 5pm.
To Apply: Email a cover letter and resume to mass@cmich.edu. If a position can be offered, applicants will be notified.

GSA and WORK-STUDY - Office of Information Technology
The Office of Information Technology is a place for students interested in learning more about campus systems and prepare themselves for an ever-changing workforce. OIT offers a vast array of jobs across campus to suit all different levels of technical skill, and the purpose of this form is to be used to recruit students into departments across all of the Office of Information Technology. Ideal candidates vary from department to department, but generally candidates need to work well with others, demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills, maintain a high level of professionalism, and must be able to work at least two full semesters before graduating. 
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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:
Digitization Student Assistant

GSA and WORK-STUDY – College of Medicine – seeks a Digital Media Intern
Duties Include: Create and edit engaging video content to promote the CMU College of Medicine to prospective and new students. Collaborate with the Admissions Office team to brainstorm and plan digital marketing projects. Organize and maintain a library of multimedia assets, ensuring all content aligns with CMU's branding standards. Provide support for other marketing-related projects and administrative tasks as needed.
Skills Desired: Proficiency in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or equivalent. Experience with basic video production techniques, including shooting, lighting, and sound. Strong communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Schedule: 10-15 hours per week, flexible based on class schedule. Availability during standard business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm).
To Apply: Applicants should provide a resume and at least one sample of their previous work, such as a link to a video project, an online portfolio, or another example that showcases their creativity. Please send materials to Eric Davis at davis1ep@cmich.edu.

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

GSA and WORK-STUDY – Student Recruitment & Retention – seeks Financial Ops Student Assistant
Duties Include:  Creation of fiscal year department budget files (excel) & data exportation from SAP into department excel budget tracking files. Performs data analysis on department/division financials. Examines transactions for accuracy and compliance with institutional policy for assigned accounts. Verification of Departments completely their prior month reconciliations. Examination that errors identified in the monthly reconciliations are corrected with the required 90-day period. Maintenance of Division Financial Reconciliation Outlook group (adding/deleting member, sending calendar reminders, etc.) Assist as a back up to greeting & directing guests as needed to the office space (this is only when we have limited front desk staff)
Skills Desired: Ability to organize and document work. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Experience with Excel software is above average – familiar with creating and troubleshooting formula errors and pivot tables. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position. Ability to work independently. General understanding of SAP (prior experience preferred, but not needed)
Schedule: Flexible with classes during office hours, Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. hours per week – 15 - 20 Hrs.
To Apply: Email Cover Letter and resume to Julie Reynolds: krems1jr@cmich.edu. If a position can be offered, applicants will be notified.

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 Events - seeks Student Technician
Duties Include: Work with campus partners and off-campus clients to produce events all over campus. Assist with manual event tasks including delivery, set-up, removal of event furniture. Assist with event technology including A/V systems, lighting, and rigging.
Skills Desired: Ability to lift 50 pounds. Knowledge of campus roads and buildings. Attention to detail. Ability to follow written and oral technical instructions. Preference given to candidates with manual labor and/or A/V technology, although no experience required.
Schedule: Heavily varied and based on event need.
To Apply: Apply online.

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:
Esports Caster
Esports Livestream Observer
Fitness Center Attendant - Residence Halls
Group Fitness Instructor 
Lifeguard
Social Media Content Creator
Swim Instructor

GSA and WORK-STUDY – WCMU Public Media - seeks On-Air Host / Announcer / Production Assistant
Duties Include: WCMU Public Media, the NPR station based at Central Michigan University, is seeking a student On-Air Host / Announcer / Producer. This is a student position, yet you will be working in a professional environment alongside WCMU’s award-winning staff of reporters, producers, and hosts. You will learn valuable hosting and production skills that will be directly applicable to a future career in journalism, broadcasting, communications, or related fields. The successful candidate for this position will serve as local host during national NPR programs, including ‘Weekend Edition,’ ‘All Things Considered,’ and ‘Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” among others. The host’s responsibilities include delivering news, weather, and sponsorship messages in a clear and conversational manner. The local host is responsible for airing programming, promos, and other on-air elements as scheduled. This position will also have voice tracking and production responsibilities. This includes helping prepare news stories for our website, WCMU.org, and for on-air broadcast. The successful applicant must have excellent speaking skills and must be punctual and reliable.
Skills Desired: Ability to speak live on-air in a clear, professional manner; excellent speaking skills; punctuality and attention to detail; basic knowledge of audio production. WCMU will train the successful candidate if necessary.
Schedule: Applicants must be available between 10 and 20 hours per week during the academic year; and 25 to 40 hours per week during the summer. Weekday shifts will be scheduled between 3:30pm-10:00pm, and weekend shifts will fall between 7:30am and 2:00am. Shifts are generally between 3 and 7 hours long.
To Apply: To apply, please send a letter of interest and your resume to: Michael.Horace@cmich.edu Please, no phone calls or in-person visits. Applicants will be notified if an interview can be offered