How many hours will I need to work?
The hours you work per week depends on you. When you apply you are asked to fill in the times you would like to work. Managers use this to schedule shifts. The Unions always take your class schedule into consideration and realize you are a student first.
If you are applying to a specific job from our available jobs list, make sure you read it carefully as some managers request a preferred number of hours. As a student you can work anywhere from about 4 hours up to 30 hours a week (20 for international students).
How much will I get paid?
This depends primarily on where you work. Most of our jobs start at $7.25 and hour, or minimum wage. Some of our more qualified positions start at a higher pay. If you are applying for an internship please check with the listed supervisor to discuss compensation. As a student you can ear both merit raises and raises based on high evaluation scores. The current pay ranges for students based on area are:
Dining Services: $7.25 - $12 per hour
Center for Student Involvement and Leadership: $7.25 - $9.25 per hour
Marketing/Admin: $8 - $11 per hour OR Depends on Experience
Operations: $ 7.25- OR Depends on Experience
Internships- may be paid or unpaid. Please refer to the description or contact the supervisor for further questions
What if I have work study/financial aid?
If you have completed your FAFSA and received your financial award letter stating you have qualified for work study, you are considered "work study eligible". This means you can apply for both off campus and on campus jobs that accept work study. The Arizona Student Unions welcomes any work study eligible student to apply, as all jobs at the Union accept Federal Work Study. If you do not have work study you can still apply, but be aware that a few positions, such as in the Center for Student Involvement and Leadership, require work study. You can check if you are work study on Student Link. During the first week of August forms will be come available to you on student link to give to your employer.
To find out more information about work study please visit the Financial Aid Office or go to their website here
Where can I find available jobs?
To check current job openings please visit out Available Jobs page to read job descriptions and qualifications of all the units currently hiring. This is updated regularly, so if you don't see something you like now, check back again in a few days or weeks.
You can also search for Student Unions jobs on the Wildcat Joblink, a job posting site for the University of Arizona. This can be found on the career services website www.career.arizona.edu. You can search Student Union jobs by looking searching "Student Union Services" under the job function search field. It is also a good idea to apply to more than one place. Check out all on campus jobs.
What if I have not been contacted yet?
If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of applying you will receive an email message detailing further instructions and information. Please check you email regularly for updates.
Check to make sure you entered a complete schedule on your application. You may not be contacted if you only marked a few hours or half hours. We have found that some students only check a few boxes, and this limits their chances. While there are no minimum hours you need to work, keep in mind the length of a proper shift is. Most shifts at our locations are about 4 hours long. Also make sure you applied to the areas, units, and departments you are really interested in. If you apply to a unit that is not hiring be advised you may not be contacted at all.
Finally, applying to the Arizona Student Unions does not guarantee employment. If you are not hired we suggest you visit Career Services or Wildcat Joblink for other on campus opportunities.
Are there opportunities for advancement?
There are several ways to advance in the Student Union. You can become a student lead in your area, which provides you more responsibility. These positions are filled by experience and high evaluation scores. We also have a Professional Internship Program (PIP) which trains students to become managers within in their area. To learn more about this opportunity visit the PIP informational page here. As a student you may also move around to different areas, which is a unique feature to the Arizona Student Unions.
Who can I talk to if I have questions about the application process or Hiring?
Student Human Resources is a student run group that seeks to better employment for student employees at the Unions. You may contact SHR with any question you have by email unionshr@email.arizona.edu or phone (520) 626-9205
