Student Employment, Internships & Careers
Student Employment, Internships & Careers
Campus Employment
There are various types of jobs available to students who choose to work on campus. Student employment on-campus offers part-time positions for students who are registered at least half-time in a UP degree program.
Students must apply for student employment positions at University of Portland; they are not assigned to specific jobs. This gives each student the flexibility to find the type of position that best fits their interests, experience and class schedule each semester. It is the student’s responsibility to initiate the job search and contact prospective employers. It is important to act quickly during the primary hiring period at the start of the fall semester. There is no guarantee that all students will get their first choice in the type of job or that they will get the number of hours that they need. Students who are having difficulty landing a job may contact the Office of Financial Aid or Career Education Center for assistance.
The Career Education Center can help students on every step of their job search from resume and interview tools to finding jobs off campus. Visit the Career Education Center website to learn more about their available resources or to make an appointment.
Campus employment is a very competitive job market. There are more students looking for jobs than available positions. With a surplus of students seeking student employment, supervisors are looking for the best candidates. For the best chance of landing a position, we encourage you to do the following:
- Keep an eye on the Student Job Board
- Apply early and apply often
- Take the application process seriously just as you would for any outside job application
- Visit the Career Education Center for help with your resume, cover letter, and interview skills
Visit the Student Job Board for Current Openings
Internships & Work-Integrated Learning
Portland is a thriving hub for a wide range of industries and most students complete a for-credit internship before they graduate. Internships, clinical experiences, student teaching, practica, research-based learning, cooperative education, and service learning are all forms of work integrated learning.
Work Study
Students may work 20 hours per week when classes are in session at a variety of campus jobs. Roles are available in administrative offices, residence halls, campus safety, the mail center, Physical Plant, or rec services, among many others.
Federal Work-Study is a financial aid program. Each year, the federal government provides funding for employment programs in order to enable students with demonstrated financial need to work while they go to college.
While other colleges and universities limit student employment to only those students with Federal Work-Study eligibility that is not the case at the University of Portland. A generous student payroll budget allows University of Portland students more work opportunities regardless of Work-Study eligibility. It also enables Work-Study students to continue working on campus even after they have earned their Work-Study award, or if their eligibility changes and the award is reduced or canceled.
Federal Work-Study is offered to undergraduate students who apply for financial aid and meet the Office of Financial Aid Federal Work-Study awarding guidelines. Federal Work-Study students can work during the fall and spring semesters in most on-campus student employment jobs, off-campus for certain non-profit organizations, or with local schools as reading/math tutors.
Students are awarded funds based on financial need but are not guaranteed to earn the full amount. Students are not placed in jobs and are not guaranteed they will find a job. It is the responsibility of the student to job search, apply, interview, and maintain employment. Students are paid through a student employment bi-monthly paycheck. It is up to the student to use their earnings for educational expenses.
Students with Federal Work-Study awards have an additional opportunity to earn their awards while working off-campus for various non-profit (tax-exempt) organizations or a federal, state or municipal government agency. An employment contract must exist between the University and the off-campus employer. The position must involve work that benefits the community at large. These positions are only available between August 16 and May 15 (i.e. fall and spring semesters). Students working in CSWS jobs may work up to 20 hours per week while classes are in session, and up to 29 hours per week when classes are not in session (breaks or periods between semesters).
Students interested in CSWS jobs should contact the Moreau Center for more information. Students should verify their FWS eligibility before applying with the Moreau Center.
Students with Federal Work-Study awards also have the opportunity to earn their awards off-campus as Reading and Math Tutors in local schools. These positions are only available between August 16 and May 15 (i.e. fall and spring semesters). Students working as reading or math tutors may work up to 20 hours per week.
Students interested in being a reading or math tutor should check the student job board for these tutor positions.
Off-Campus Employment & Other Opportunities
Off-campus employment can be a good option for students who are looking for additional hours, increased flexibility for work hours and/or increased wage potential. We encourage students who are looking for off-campus employment to check with the Career Education Center if they need help in their search.
Off-campus employers looking for part-time employees, temporary help or permanent employees may list their job openings online through the Career Education Center using Handshake. Handshake is a centralized database for off-campus jobs and internships. To view the positions posted please visit Handshake.
Off-campus employers are not screened by the University; students should use their own judgment in assessing the merits of any employer’s job offer.
Career Education Center
From your first day at UP, the Career Education Center helps Pilots explore, find, and pursue career opportunities. We support students searching for on-campus jobs, internships, and off-campus opportunities by providing guidance with resumes, cover letters, interviews, networking, and more. Stop by Franz Hall 110 to learn about all we have to offer.
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