Student Employment

Working to pay for college

Finding a way to pay for college is a problem for many high school students and other people considering higher education. To address this concern, be sure to investigate the University of North Texas' financial aid and scholarship possibilities.

You'll be in good company if you decide to work to help pay for college expenses. Many UNT students work part time or full time while in school and find jobs through the Career Center. The center works with students who qualify for the federal work-study program and those who want a part-time job.

On-campus employment opportunities

Departments at UNT make a special effort to hire enrolled students. During the fall and spring semesters, approximately 3,800 UNT students are employed part time on campus.

If you decide to work on campus, try scheduling your classes so that you have a three- to four-hour block of free time during the day. Some departments are flexible with students' schedules, but others prefer students to work at least three to four hours in the morning, mid-day or afternoon for an average of 15 to 20 total hours a week.

UNT offers students a variety of positions. You may apply for a job on campus that is related to your major. You may work in a clerical job in your academic department, in another department or in a non-academic area such as the registrar's office. You may be an assistant in a computer lab or the libraries, work in a cafeteria as a cashier or cook, or work as a desk clerk or resident assistant in a residence hall. You may teach aerobics or swimming, work as a lifeguard or referee intramural sports as an employee with the recreational sports office.

The Career Center posts on-campus jobs at www.ecampusrecruiter.com/unt. You will need to contact the center in person or by e-mail to obtain a password to enter the online system. After reviewing the available positions, you will need to apply to the departments with a resume and cover letter. The staff can provide information on how to prepare these documents.

Off-campus employment opportunities

Many restaurants and other businesses in the Dallas-Fort Worth region hire UNT students. You may view a list of off-campus employment opportunities at www.ecampusrecruiter.com/unt.

You will find listings for everything from warehouse jobs with United Parcel Service, baby-sitting and housecleaning jobs with Denton families to sales jobs and seasonal work. There are always positions available.

Another way to find out about off-campus jobs is to attend the part-time job fairs sponsored by the Career Center each September and February. Off-campus employers attend the fairs to recruit students for part-time employment.

Office location

The Career Center is in Suite 103 of Chestnut Hall, a new 74,000 square-foot building that borders Chestnut Street, West Sycamore Street and Avenue D.