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So you bought your posters, your furniture, your books, and your UCSB sweatshirt,
but you don't have any money left to buy food. You are in a financial crisis and
there is only one option left open to you: get a job. Here is a list of job sources
on campus. The rest is up to you.
Admissions
If you would enjoy sharing information about the University with students
and their parents, Admissions offers excellent opportunities volunteer "Gaucho Guides"
give campus tours to nearly 40,000 UCSB visitors each year. Paid interns and Work-Study
students provide reception assistance, advise newly admitted students, speak on
student panels at admissions programs, and perform clerical and data entry jobs.
For further information, contact Visitor Center staff at 893-2487, SAASB 1102.
Alumni Family Vacation Center
During the academic year employment opportunities are available in the office for
student and full-time summer employment is available through the UCSB Alumni Association's
Family Vacation Center. Other programs include student awards for academic excellence,
a scholarship for students with an UCSB aluma/us family member, a short-term medical
plan designed to provide insurance between graduation and that first job, and regional
alumni chapters located throughout the country.
Arts & Lectures
Arts & Lectures employs about 50 students per quarter, including theater ushers,
house managers, and Ticket Office, marketing, publicity, and clerical assistants.
Most jobs are work-study positions. A&L also welcomes volunteer ushers; although
not paid volunteers get into the shows for free. Bldg. 402; www.artsandlectures.ucsb.edu
Associated Students
A.S. employs many students at all A.S. services, offices, and student programs.
Information is available at the A.S. Main Office, UCen 1523; 893-2566; http://as.ucsb.edu
Children's Centers Orfalea Family Children's Center & University Children's Center
I wish I had known how many great job skills (that I could put on my resumŽ) I would
learn from part-time jobs.
The Children's Centers employs over 150 UCSB students as teacher assistants each
year. Students are trained to work closely with classroom teachers to provide quality
care for infant, toddler and preschool, children. Teacher Assistants work in 3 to
8 hour shifts, morning/afternoon, or full days MWF or TR; substitute shifts with
varying hours are also available. Applications available on-line childrenscenter.ucsb.edu;
893-3665.
Community Service Organization
CSOs serve as a positive link between students and the UCSB Police Department. CSOs
provide a night-time escort service, assist in emergency situations, and maintain
a bike education and safety program. CSOs also provide security for special events
such as athletic games and concerts. Applications are accepted at the beginning
of spring quarter for employment the following fall quarter. Currently, the pay
begins at $9.25 per hour. For more information, talk to a CSO on campus or call
the CSO Office at 893-2433; Public Safety Building Public Safety Building http://police.ucsb.edu/cso.html
Early Academic Outreach (EAO)
Early Academic Outreach provides pre-college preparation and assistance to middle
and high school students and their parents in selected schools in Santa Barbara,
Ventura and Kern counties. Services in both English and Spanish include college
planning and financial aid workshops for student s and parents, transcript evaluation,
SAT preparation, college course requirements (A-G) and four systems of Higher Ed
workshops, UC Application and personal statement workshops, life and career planning,
academic recognition events, college visits, summer Algebra Academies, academic
skills development, and college readiness seminars. For more information about EAOP
or student job opportunities call 893-7260 or visit the Early Academic Outreach
Program at SAASB Room 1201.
Facilities Management
Student positions available include office assistants, computer technicians, and
recycling coordinators. Salaries range from $8.00 to $12.50 per hour. Contact Facilities
Management Personnel Unit, 893-3084.
Faculty Club
The Faculty Club, a fine dining restaurant located on the lagoon next to San Rafael
Residence Hall, has several job opportunities for students: lunch and catering waitstaff,
dining room hosts, front office receptionists, and bartenders. Applications are
available at The Faculty Club, Bldg. 581; 893-3096.
Human Resources
I wish I had known that getting a part-time job helps pay unexpected bills and not
all campus jobs are for work study students only.
The Faculty Club, a fine dining restaurant located on the lagoon next to San Rafael
Residence Hall, has several job opportunities for students: lunch and catering waitstaff,
dining room hosts, front office receptionists, and bartenders. Applications are
available at The Faculty Club, Bldg. 581; 893-3096.
Instructional Computing (IC)
IC employs over 60 students each quarter as computer consultants, receptionists,
and lab maintenance personnel. IC is always looking for qualified personnel and
continually accepts applications. Descriptions of these positions and application
information can be found at www.ic.ucsb.edu/students/employment. . You may also find additional information and applications Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm at
the IC Office in Phelps Hall 1517; 893-5252.
Intercollegiate Athletics
The Athletic Department employs UCSB students to serve as event staff, ticket sellers,
and ticket takers for UCSB Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, and Softball games.
Students can pick the games they wish to work, making event staff a great way to
pick up a little extra cash. UCSB students are admitted FREE to the regular season
ICA games. We encourage the student body to support the ICA sports. For more information,
call 893-8320.
Isla Vista Recreation & Park District
Isla Vista Recreation & Park District is part
of the UCSB Work-Study Program. Positions include: Clerical Assistant; Recreation
Leader; Maintenance Worker; and Janitor. Descriptions of the positions are listed
on the UCSB Financial Aid Work-Study website. The Park District is located at 961
Embarcadero Del Mar. For more information, call 968-2017.
Isla Vista Recreation & Park District
Isla Vista Recreation & Park District is part of the UCSB Work-Study Program. Positions
include: Clerical Assistant; Recreation Leader; Maintenance Worker; and Janitor.
Descriptions of the positions are listed on the UCSB Financial Aid Work-Study website.
The Park District is located at 961 Embarcadero Del Mar. For more information, call
968-2017.
Part-Time Jobs
Students seeking part-time, summer jobs, or internships should check out Career
Services' GauchoLink at career.ucsb.edu. Both on- and off-campus jobs are added
daily and listings are accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for UCSB students.
To log in click "Register for the first time" in the GauchoLink box and follow the
prompts. [Note: your UCSB NET ID is the part of your umail address preceding the
@ symbol. Remember this when you register.] For questions regarding GauchoLink,
your major or career, come by Career Services, Bldg. 599 during our drop-in hours:
M-F 10am-4pm (holiday and break hours vary); or call 893-4412 for an appointment.
Library
The Davidson Library is one of UCSB's largest student employers. Ten different departments
employ approximately 300 students, of whom 10 percent are on work-study. The Davidson
Library is particularly interested in students with computer skills or a knowledge
of languages or bibliographic services. Previous library experience is desirable,
but not required. Applications are taken throughout the year outside the Student
Personnel Office. Davidson Library, Room 3593-P; 893-2964.
Recreational/Intramural Sports
Recreational Sports is one of the largest student employers on campus. If you enjoy
sports and also want to improve your management, organization and leadership skills,
there may be a job for you at Recreational Sports. Students are employed in a variety
of jobs such as gym/field supervisors, referees, trip leaders, publicity/marketing
representatives, artists, photographers and sport coordinators. Recreational Sports
also serves as an excellent training ground for those interested in an internship
or independent study credits while pursuing practical experience in areas such as
recreation administration, sports management, athletic training, business or marketing.
There are also jobs available ranging from Intramural Sports supervisors and referees
(893-3253) to lifeguards (893-7618), equipment room managers (893-7618) and clerical
assistants (893-3253). RecCen 1110; 893-3253; http://www.recreation.ucsb.edu.
Orientation Programs
Orientation Programs is looking for highly motivated individuals who are interested
in working closely with new students and their parents during Summer Orientation.
Staff members have the unique opportunity to serve as the first point of personal
contact for most of the students who will enter UCSB each year. Students on the
staff develop professional skills in leadership, public speaking, organization,
academic advising, public relations, and issues awareness. Applications are due
each year in January. Orientation Programs is committed to hiring a diverse staff
which represents the range of backgrounds, interests, and experiences of the UCSB
student population. The staff works April through August. Student Resource Building,
2nd floor; 893-3443; http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/orientation
R.A. and Summer R.A.
Resident Assistants (RAs) are live-in student staff who provide a vital link between
the residence halls, the student residents, and the campus. RAs coordinate social
and educational activities, promote an academic atmosphere and sense of community,
and inform students of campus resources, services, and policies and procedures.
The duties of summer RAs are similar, however the students are high school students
attending UCSB summer school in the Freshmen Summer Start Program. Requirements
for both RA positions are prior residence hall or group living experience, familiarity
with the campus, and good academic standing. RAs receive room, board, and a stipend.
For more information, contact the Office of Residential Life at 893-3281. The university-affiliated
halls also hire RAs for the academic year; inquiries should be made directly to
them.
Registrar
The Office of the Registrar employs students to assist in various student services,
registration, and records-related activities by performing computer assisted clerical
tasks. Positions in this department are work-study jobs. If you are interested please
review the Financial Aid website for any available openings. SAASB 1101; 893-2978.
Student Personnel Program
The Housing and Residential Services Student Personnel Program is designed to provide
jobs within the Department of Housing and Residential Services for students who
live in University-owned facilities. For the most part, jobs are divided into two
groups: 1) for residence hall students, and 2) for apartment residents. Jobs for
residence hall students include dining services, catering, grounds and landscaping,
and recycling coordinator. Jobs for students in University-owned apartments include
custodial assistant, maintenance (summer only), grounds and landscaping, and clerical
assistant. During the school year, there are approximately 800 jobs available. Students
earn $6.50-$10.50 per hour. Full time (40 hours/week) summer jobs are also available
for students. Housing and Residential Services Office, 893-5519.
Student Media
Students with writing and/or photography skills are always needed for work on the
Daily Nexus newspaper and the La Cumbre yearbook. At any one time during the year,
10 photographers and 80 writers are employed. Payment is by the story submission
system. Opportunities exist for students to advance into production as news editors
or layout technicians in their second year of involvement. Work-study positions
are available in all media areas. Storke Communications Bldg.; Daily Nexus: Room
1035, 893-3829; KCSB: Room 1019, 893-3757; La Cumbre: Room 1053, 893-2386.
Summer Conference Jobs
Housing and Residential Services employs approximately 200 students each summer
to assist with the Summer Conference Program. A few of the positions are filled
in January or early February, but the majority of the hiring process begins in March
and students selected are notified in early May. Positions available are: Assistant
Conference Coordinators, Front Desk Managers, Guest Services Representatives, Materials
Crew Manager and staff, technical staff, food service workers, catering staff, custodial
staff, maintenance and grounds assistants as well as administrative and clerical.
Interested students are encouraged to apply online at: www.housing.ucsb.edu (Applications/Jobs in Housing) or in person at the Housing Office, 1501 Residential
Services. 893-5519.
I wish I had known that getting a part-time job helps pay unexpected bills and not
all campus jobs are for work study students only.
University Center (UCen)
The UCen is the second largest source of on-campus jobs for students. The UCen Administration
Office, the Bookstore, the UCen Business Center, the UCen Dining Services, ACCESS
Photo Center and UCen Operations offer a variety of employment opportunities. Apply
directly to the department where you would like to work. Jobs are available to students
with or without work-study eligibility. For work-study UCen jobs, check with the
Office of Financial Aid.
UCSB Alumni Association
The UCSB Alumni Association provides a variety of services and programs for students.
$100 short-term emergency loans are available at the beginning of the quarter for
a $1 fee. Programs include student awards for academic excellence, a scholarship
for children or grandchildren of UCSB alumni, a short-term medical plan designed
to provide insurance between graduation and that first job, and regional alumni
chapters located throughout the country.
Vault Career Guides
Through Career Services you can access an entire database of information on careers,
industries, and employers online. Vault contains over 80 downloadable guides on
various professions, the same books which sell at bookstores for up to $30. It also
contains snapshots of hundreds of companies and valuable career information. To
access, log into GauchoLink at career.ucsb.edu, then click on Vault in the Announcements
box.
Work-Study
The Federal Work-Study Program is administered by the Financial Aid Office and supports
the part-time employment of Work-Study recipients. To become a recipient, the student
must apply for financial aid each academic year by the March 2 priority filing date
and subsequently receive a financial aid "package" that includes a Work-Study award.
Recipients who are not employed on Work-Study by the end of fall quarter automatically
forfeit (lose) their entire Work-Study award for the entire academic year. For more
information about Work-Study or to view current job openings, visit the Work-Study
office: SAASB 2101; www.finaid.ucsb.edu/workstudy.
Work-Study and Community Service
We encourage Work-Study recipients to consider community service among their employment
options. For instance, the America Reads Challenge at UCSB is a community service
project that targets the reading proficiency of young school children. America Reads
or any other community service position is a good way to earn your Work-Study award
and to support your community. For more information about Work-Study or to view
current job openings, visit the Work-Study Office (SAASB 2101) or see our website:
www.finaid.ucsb.edu/workstudy.
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