Work it: Array of campus jobs make it easy for students to cash in

By: Andrea Morabito

Posted: 1/19/06

It's the start of a new semester, which means it's a great time to finally start looking for that job you said you were going to get back in the fall. Whether you hit the after-Christmas sales a little too hard or are just looking for some extra pocket change, Syracuse University has tons of positions to help you fill up that piggy bank. The world of campus employment can be daunting, but never fear, we are here to help. Here are just some of the possible jobs that could be right for you.

Job: Tour guide
Exclusive to work study: yes
Pay: $6.50/hour
Duties: lead campus tours of prospective students and parents
Why it's for you: "I was excited about the university and what it has to offer. I've also gained a lot more knowledge about the school since I started (the job)."
- Michael Curtis, sophomore policy studies and economics major

Job: Lifeguard
Exclusive to work study: no
Pay: $6.75/hour
Duties: watch swimmers, check chemicals
Why it's for you: "It's decent pay and it's not all that hard."
- Nick Aiello, junior aerospace engineering major

Job: Residence hall front desk
Exclusive to work study: yes
Pay: $6.75/hour
Duties: answer phone, sort mail, answer questions
Why it's for you: "I like it because it's close, so I can work between classes, and I know a lot of people that live here."
- Kelly King, sophomore film major

Job: Resident adviser
Exclusive to work study: no
Pay: room and board
Duties: planning floor programs, working the front desk, doing rounds on room duty
Why it's for you: "The best part is being able to influence a lot of people and be a role model."
- Kelly Obermeier, sophomore political science and international relations major

Job: Work study at the College of Law
Exclusive to work study: yes
Pay: $6.75/hour
Duties: preparing mailings, making copies, organizing law events
Why it's for you: "I like my job because of the people I work with. My boss is a pleasure to work for, and that makes it possible to go to work every day."
- Kristen Pieper, sophomore English and textual studies major

Job: Gym attendant
Exclusive to work study: yes
Pay: $7/hour
Duties: watching valuables in cubbies, maintaining hygienic environment
Why it's for you: "I first applied because I knew people here and they told me it was a good job, plus the bosses are amazing. Also, I like to be around people."
- Nicholas Pepe, third-year architecture student

Job: Childcare aide
Exclusive to work study: yes
Pay: $7/hour
Duties: conducting play activities, preparing snacks, assisting teachers
Why it's for you: Great for child and family studies or education majors who have experience working with young children.

Job: Tutor
Exclusive to work study: no
Pay: $6.25/hour
Duties: tutoring students in area of specialty
Why it's for you: Offers the chance to help students one-on-one, flexible schedule.

Job: Skate guard
Exclusive to work study: yes
Pay: $6.80/hour
Duties: monitoring open skating at Tennity Ice Skating Pavilion
Why it's for you: Perfect for former hockey players and figure skaters to put their skills to use.

For a complete listing of available employment opportunities on-campus and off, check out SU's JOBNET at seo.syr.edu/jobnet.htm.