Servant Leadership Program: On-Campus Employment
Interested in working on campus? Campus offices and departments are now hiring! Check out Handshake to view current openings and to apply. Over 300 students work on campus each year in roles ranging from food service to research and lab assistants to tutors and student ambassadors and more. Job openings are posted year round, and hiring timelines vary per department/office.
Student Employment Handbook (requires login)
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How to Apply
- Complete your FAFSA each year
- Create a résumé and upload it to Handshake
- Search on-campus job postings and submit your résumé* to apply.
*some job postings may request additional items such as a cover letter, unofficial transcript, and/or writing samples.
Hiring Process
Each campus office/department will have different timelines for making hiring decisions. Some supervisors will conduct very formal interviews, while others may opt for more informal conversations. Regardless, always treat any interaction with a potential employer as an interview. The office/department will notify you if you've been selected for hire.
Timecards and Pay Periods
Students record their work hours on selfservice.uu.edu and are paid on a biweekly basis via Direct Deposit.
Student Time Entry Instructions
Employment Onboarding
If you've been selected for hire, you'll receive an email from the Vocatio Center with instructions to complete some employment forms online as well as I-9 verification. I-9 verification is a short, in-person meeting where you are required to provide authentic document(s) for employment verification.
Learn more about I-9 verification
List of acceptable document(s)
For international students with an F-1 visa, once you have been offered a job, your next step is to obtain a Social Security Number, and this must be done prior to starting work. Check out the International Student Checklist, and contact Pam Whitnell, the International Student Officer, for more details.
Once you have completed all of the on-boarding steps, you will receive an email confirmation clearing you to begin work.
Current Positions available in Handshake
- Department Assistant - Communication Arts - FWS
General office assistance including but not limited to: social media management, promotional writing, photography, objective grading, running Scantrons, research, updating departmental bulletin boards, campus errands, copying, and filing. Successful candidates must be extremely detail-oriented, able to work independently and available to work >2 consecutive hours any time on M/W, and specifically afternoons on T/Th. Common tasks require working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Google Docs, and social media accounts.A cover letter is required for this application and should include why you are interested in this position, a list of all the COM classes you have taken, any previous office or work experience, and a list of any experience you have with Social Media management. A Com Major would be preferable.
- Student Photographer - University Communications - FWS
This is a paid position with University Communications. Applicants need to have experience in this field of study or are currently enrolled in a photo class.A digital Resume and Portfolio are requested. Finalists will have a face-to-face interview with our creative team. Job assignments are confirmed weekly and photographers are expected to work an average of 8-12 hours weekly. Some training is required at the beginning of the semester for archiving photos.
- Department Assistant - Nursing - FWS
The Student Worker will provide essential support to both Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing Coordinators in the College of Nursing. This position will consist of tasks from, but not limited to, organizing student files, making copies, scanning, and other clerical duties. Any other duties the Undergraduate and/or Graduate Coordinators need assistance with will be thoroughly explained to the student. Very flexible scheduling!Required QualificationsStudents with a nursing major DO NOT qualify for this position. All other majors are acceptable.Preferred QualificationsStudents in their freshman or sophomore year are preferred.TrainingThe Coordinators will train the student thoroughly and will be close by for any questions or needed future training.
- Math Department Assistant - FWS
The Department Assistant provides clerical and administrative support to the Math Department and its faculty and academic secretary. Duties will depend on the abilities and interests of the student hired but may include limited grading, maintaining bulletin boards, typesetting solutions to calculus problems using LaTeX, assisting with social media, assisting with department events, cleaning department spaces, and providing other support to the faculty and secretary.
- Dining Services Student Worker Lead
Union University Dining Services is currently seeking a leader, responsible for various aspects of the dining operation including being a lead for student workers.A professional work ethic is required including your commitment to report to work as scheduled. Your schedule will be based on the operational needs. In addition to normal job responsibilities, you will work with supervisors/managers to ensure student workers are operating efficiently and effectively.Working with Dining Services includes uniforms, and a complimentary meal to eat on your break or after each shift worked. Based on experience and performance, Dining Services will identify student employees for leadership positions for student manager positions. Dining Services also awards an annual $1000 scholarship to one deserving student worker who returns to work in Dining Services in the fall of the next school year.
- Student Custodial Staff – Grounds – UUWS
Grounds, mowing, weed eating, edging, mulching, working in flower beds, gathering trash and recycling, picking up leaves. Also moving furniture from place to place.
- Student Assistant – Maintenance – UUWS
Assist Maintenance technicians with their day to day operations. Student workers will be involved in, but not limited to plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and general work orders. Trade skills and knowledge are not required, but helpful.
- Student Assistant – Maintenance– FWS
Assist Maintenance technicians with their day to day operations. Student workers will be involved in, but not limited to plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and general work orders. Trade skills and knowledge are not required, but helpful.
- Student Custodial Staff – Grounds – FWS
Grounds, mowing, weed eating, edging, mulching, working in flower beds, gathering trash and recycling, picking up leaves. Also moving furniture from place to place.
- Intramural Referee- Campus Recreation- UUWS
Do you love sports? Are you looking for a fun, on-campus job to build your resume and gain work experience? If so, you're in the right place! Campus Rec is hiring Intramural Referees for the 2025-2026 year. *Intramural referees may choose to be employed for one or two sports or attempt to be hired for all officiated sports with training. What You Can Expect: You can expect to work on a team focused on achieving semesterly goals. You can expect to develop your communication skills, professionalism, conflict management, customer service, and operational skills through your employment with Campus Recreation. Additionally, you can expect to develop a relationship with your supervisors centered around succeeding at your tasks assigned and growing further in your professional skills, as related. What You Will DO:Oversee and ensure operations run smoothly during gameplay by enforcing the rules of each intramural sport.Participate in the set-up and take down for numerous competitive sports.D...
- Intramural Referee- Campus Recreation- FWS
Do you love sports? Are you looking for a fun, on-campus job to build your resume and gain work experience? If so, you're in the right place! Campus Rec is hiring Intramural Referees for the 2025-2026 year. *Intramural referees may choose to be employed for one or two sports or attempt to be hired for all officiated sports with training. What You Can Expect: You can expect to work on a team focused on achieving semesterly goals. You can expect to develop your communication skills, professionalism, conflict management, customer service, and operational skills through your employment with Campus Recreation. Additionally, you can expect to develop a relationship with your supervisors centered around succeeding at your tasks assigned and growing further in your professional skills, as related. What You Will DO:Oversee and ensure operations run smoothly during gameplay by enforcing the rules of each intramural sport.Participate in the set-up and take down for numerous competitive sports.D...
- Student Coordinator - Student Discipleship & Engagement - UUWS
The Student Coordinator will assist the Student Discipleship and Engagement staff with coordinating, planning, and managing logistics related to Union University's student programs.This includes, but is not limited to:• Develop content relevant to programs and emphases. • Providing support for programs and special events related to the Office of Student Discipleship and Engagement. • Assisting with special projects related to connecting with students. • Assisting the Office of Student Discipleship and Engagement staff with office needs. Commitments:5-10 hours/weekRegular meetings with SD&E staffPersonal development goals and accountabilityOn-going leadership training and developmentFaithful involvement and investment in a local church Qualifications: Organized, friendly, and dependable.A knowledge and understanding of the Office of Student Discipleship and Engagement's programs and initiatives.maintain a 2.75 GPA.
- Student Coordinator - Student Discipleship & Engagement - FWS
The Student Coordinator will assist the Student Discipleship and Engagement staff with coordinating, planning, and managing logistics related to Union University's student programs. This includes, but is not limited to:• Develop content relevant to programs and emphases. • Providing support for programs and special events related to the Office of Student Discipleship and Engagement. • Assisting with special projects related to connecting with students. • Assisting the Office of Student Discipleship and Engagement staff with office needs. Commitments:5-10 hours/weekRegular meetings with SD&E staffPersonal development goals and accountabilityOn-going leadership training and developmentFaithful involvement and investment in a local church Qualifications: Organized, friendly, and dependable.A knowledge and understanding of the Office of Student Discipleship and Engagement's programs and initiatives.maintain a 2.75 GPA.
- Department Assistant - Office of Study Abroad - FWS
This position lies within the Study Abroad program and the Department pf LLW. Some of the daily responsibilities will be to assist students with initial Study Abroad questions and to communicate effectively with all visitors. Also, answering phone calls and taking messages. In addition, running errands, clerical duties such as copies, scans, etc. Other responsibilities include preparing for events, taking payments, and various tasks for the professors or administrative assistant as needed.Tasks and ResponsibilitiesWe are a 24/7 center, especially when students are abroad. To be open during regular semester UU office hours, we require student workers to supplement our part-time administrative assistant and professors that also teach in the languages department. This reduces the total cost to the university and allows us to remain available to the student body. In addition, our student workers promote our activities thru social media posts, photography, brochures and posters. They a...
- Food Service Student Worker - Dining Services LEX - FWS/UUWS
Union University Dining Services is currently seeking energetic, service oriented and responsible students in the LEX as cashiers, cooks/servers and food prep. A professional work ethic is required including your commitment to report to work as scheduled. We can build a set weekly schedule to fit your time requirements.A minimum of 10 work hours per week preferred. Working with Dining Services includes free uniforms, safety shoes and a complimentary meal to eat on your break or after each shift worked. Based on experience and performance, Dining Services will identify student employees for leadership positions for student manager positions. Dining Services also awards an annual $1000 scholarship to one deserving student worker who returns to work in Dining Services in the fall of the next school year.
- Food Service Student Worker - Dining Services
Union University Dining Services is currently seeking energetic, service oriented and responsible students for Dining Services in COBO.Positions include line servers, salad bar, smoothie baristas, deli, cashier, dining room attendant and prep. Breakfast, lunch and dinner shifts available.A professional work ethic is required including your commitment to report to work as scheduled. Your schedule will be based on the operational needs and your availability. Working with Dining Services includes free uniforms, safety shoes and a complimentary meal to eat on your break or after each shift worked. Based on experience and performance, Dining Services will identify student employees for leadership positions for student manager positions. Dining Services also awards an annual $1000 scholarship to one deserving student worker who returns to work in Dining Services in the fall of the next school year.
- Catering - Dining Services- FWS/UUWS
Union University Dining Services is currently seeking energetic, service oriented and responsible students for the Catering Services team.Positions will require catering setup, buffet and table service, cleanup and excellent customer service skillsA professional work ethic is required including your commitment to report to work as scheduled. The catering schedule varies according to the events. You will be given a weekly schedule of open shifts and will choose what works for your schedule. Certain large events may require all staff to be scheduled.A minimum of 10 work hours per week is preferred. Working with Dining Services includes free uniforms, safety shoes and a complimentary meal to eat on your break or after each shift worked. Based on experience and performance, Dining Services will identify student employees for leadership positions for student manager positions. Dining Services also awards an annual $1000 scholarship to one deserving student worker who returns to work in D...
- Athletics Scorekeeper/Press - FWS
This job will include working at home athletic events in the sports of soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball, and softball. The job occurs mostly late afternoons, nights, and weekends. It includes jobs such as the scoreboard, video production, public address announcing, and play-by-play on our video streaming.
- Athletics Scorekeeper/Press - UUWS
This job will include working at home athletic events in the sports of soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball, and softball. The job occurs mostly late afternoons, nights, and weekends. It includes jobs such as the scoreboard, video production, public address announcing, and play-by-play on our video streaming.
- Event Staff - Concessions - FWS
Looking for friendly concession workers to prepare and sell food and drinks at home soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball, and baseball games. Working the cash register and Square iPad technology is also a part of the concession experience. Cleanliness, organization, and people skills are necessary. See all home games on UU Athletics Master Schedule (https://uuathletics.com/calendar). We are not asking employees to work every home game but a few games each month based on student-worker availability.
- Circle of Support Leader - EDGE Program - FWS
This position is responsible for providing support for students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD). This support will vary based on the needs of each individual EDGE student and will coincide with the program focuses of Employment Training, Daily Living Skills, Godly Focus, and Educational Enrichment. This position is responsible as a primary peer mentor/peer leader within the students’ circle of support and liaison between other mentors and EDGE staff.
- Student Technician - Chemistry Department - FWS
Students will work with a professor in a lab class and/or with the chemical stockroom manager in the chemical stockroom. The student must have successfully completed CHE-111 and preferably also CHE-112 and must be available one or more days either 8-10 a.m. or 1:40-4:30 (TTh) or 2:00-4:50 p.m. (MWF).
