About Us Volunteer Center Employment

What is work-study and General Student Assistance?:

Work-study jobs are available to students who have applied for and have been granted financial aid packages that include Federal or Michigan work-study awards. Students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to receive work study awards. Students can earn up to their awarded amounts and cannot use their awards for off-campus employment.

General Student Assistance or GSA positions are for all students, including international students and those who do not qualify for financial aid. These positions are funded through department budgets. Student earnings through GSA employment are not limited. (CMU Frequently asked Student Employment Questions)


How do I know if I qualify for work-study?:

To find out if you qualify for work-study please contact either:

Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid

or

Student Employment Services


How many hours will I be expected to work during the week?:

Student staff members working in the Volunteer Center are expected to work anywhere between six (6) and ten (10) hours per week. There may be some evening and weekend assignments that employees will be expected to work based on their involvement in Volunteer Center initiatives.


Can I work in the Volunteer Center and for other departments on campus?:

Yes! You are able to work at multiple locations on campus. Students are only permitted to work forty (40) hours per week and will not be allowed to work over forty (40) hours.


How often will I get paid?:

Payroll runs on a bi-weekly basis. You can receive your bi-weekly pay by check or through direct deposit.

Payroll schedule


Do I need to schedule classes around my work schedule?:

In the Volunteer Center academics come first. We encourage students to register for classes and will create a work schedule based around those classes. If you have any questions concerning academics and your work schedule please talk to a Volunteer Center administrator.


What will some of my job duties consist of?:

Job duties are depended upon employees interests and are unique to each Volunteer Center initiative. To understand the job duties of each staff member we encourage you to visit our staff. Meet with students currently working in the Volunteer Center and get to know them and their role as a team member in the office. Job duties may include program administration, speakers bureau, customer service, clerical services, and communication with Volunteer Center partners and community agencies.


Will I have the chance to attend personal and professional development events as an employee?:

Of course! The Volunteer Center is centered on the development of our employees and we encourage students to attend trainings, conferences and university sponsored events that will help them to become better employees and active citizens.


What are some of the benefits working for the Volunteer Center?:

The Volunteer Center is a great place to work! Our energetic atmosphere and passionate employees make the Volunteer Center an ideal place to work. We focus our efforts on helping others and creating life-long active citizens through collaborative efforts between the university and the global community. If you want to make a difference in the world check out the Volunteer Center for not only employment, but leadership opportunities as well! Send us an email at volunteer.center@cmich.edu for more information.


What are the current positions available that the VC is hiring for?:

For more information regarding the current employment opportunities at the Volunteer Center, please stop by our office at 107 Bovee University Center.