Student Jobs
On-Campus Jobs: All on-campus job openings including Campus Store jobs are listed on KnightVision. Supervisors post their positions; list the qualifications and often the times they need students to work. Students may apply on-line for any of the openings. On-campus jobs are available all through the year. Students do not have to apply for a job before they arrive on campus or even during the first few weeks of classes. Job openings occur during all times of the year and students may decide when they are ready to begin applying for positions. Students may view the job postings once they have registered for classes.
What are the advantages of working on-campus?
Calvin College employs approximately 1,400 students each semester to clean, serve meals, assist professors, checkout library books, shovel snow, lifeguard at the pool and complete a plethora of other tasks that need to be accomplished to keep Calvin College functioning and beautiful. Here is a list of advantages of having an on-campus job:
1. It assists in financing your education 2. It develops valuable skills 3. You learn about career opportunities 4. It adds to your professional references 5. No FICA taxes are withheld 6. You can work between classes 7. No transportation vehicle is required 8. You get paid every two weeks 9. Your supervisor understands that your academic commitment is a priority. Whether working at Calvin College is your first job or you are a seasoned veteran in the work force, on-campus jobs offer valuable experience and are often fun and rewarding.
How do I apply for a student position at Calvin College or Calvin Campus Store?
After students have enrolled for fall classes they become members of the "Student Organization" on KnightVision and have access to the JobShop postings. The jobs are listed by categories and students looking for on-campus jobs should select that category. Many of the listed positions allow students to apply online. A link will be provided right in the posting. Each on-campus supervisor follows their own hiring method. This is often done by interviewing the students who have applied and making sure their class schedule is compatible with the times they are needed to work. This is also a great time for students to ask questions about the expectations for the job. Looking, applying and interviewing for on-campus positions can be a wonderful experience for student workers. The same skills will be needed once they graduate and enter the workforce.
