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Student Employment
Working through college is a tradition for many UTEP students. UTEP student employees play a key role as they support the University in many functions.
In addition to securing monies to offset educational costs, working on the UTEP campus allows student employees to grow personally and professionally and to make meaningful connections with fellow students, staff and faculty.
Let's us serve you, schedule a one-on-one appointment with your college representative.
National Student Employee Appreciation Week
April 3-7, 2023
Each year colleges and universities across the country recognize the importance of the student-employee experience during National Student Employment Week. Student employment offers students career-enhancing opportunities that allow them to ultimately pursue and articulate personal, professional, and/or career goals. Join us as we recognize our student workforce and enhance awareness of student employment and its important role in the higher education experience!
Participate in these activities for a chance to win giveaways! The more days you attend, the more chances you have to receive giveaways*. Giveaways will be announced on April 11th at 11:30am on the @UtepCareers Instagram live. Sign up in Job Mine under workshops today!
Tail Wagging Thanks with Therapy Dogs
Monday, April 3rd| 12:30-2:00pm
The Peter and Margret De wetter Center Patio
Enjoy a coffee with some snacks and hang out with Therapy Dogs from Barker Haus Kennels. There will be a stress ball making activity.
The Wise Former Student Employee Panel
Tuesday, April 4th| 12:30-1:30pm
UE University Suit 312
Come have a snack on us and meet former UTEP student employees that began college just like you. First Come, First Served. Space is limited, so register today.
Nacho Average Hero: LinkedIn Photoshoot
Wednesday, April 5th|11:30am- 2:00pm
Union West 103- University Career Center
We want you to stand out in your digital profile, so come over to get your FREE headshot photo for your LinkedIn account and complimentary nachos. Dress in professional attire!
Super Student Department Olympics
Thursday, April 6th| 2:30-4pm
Union Breezeway
Which department has the best super student employees? Join us for a fun competition between departments and let’s find out! Sign up with your team of 4.
Power-Up: Resume or LinkedIn Review
Starting April 3rd till the 7th in a walk in basis
Union West 103- University Career Center
Have you updated your resume? Grab a FREE cup of coffee and have your resume reviewed all week long.
UTEP’s celebration of National Student Employee Appreciation is on April 3-7. The National Student Employee Appreciation Week of Celebration is on April 10-14.
*The activities and giveaways are exclusive to current UTEP student employees.
Student Employment
These are hourly positions available within the different departments on the UTEP campus. Students typically work 19 hours a week and are paid at least minimum wage. These types of positions are in NO way connected to financial aid or financial need.
Apply in Job Mine
Work Study
A need-based employment program. You must have received and accepted this type of aid via your financial aid award packet. Students typically work 15-19 hours a week and typically earn minimum wage.
Apply in Job Mine
Find more information on the Office of Financial Aid webpage.
Internships
Positions related or not related to your major that can be part-time or volunteer with a minimum of 120 working hours per semester.
Co-Op internships are those that are +120 hours/semester.
Apply in Job Mine
Find more information on our Internship webpage.
Jobs Off Campus
Jobs Off Campus:These positions could be full-time or part-time. Be sure to find positions that work with your school schedule, offer professional development and fits YOU.
Apply in Job Mine.
Research Jobs
Opportunities for students to work with faculty members and community organizations on numerous projects. Each position is unique to the project's focus and college. Speak with your advisor for more information.
Speak with professors in your academic area and find out if they have funding for undergraduate or graduate research positions. Some positions may be posted in Job Mine
You can find additional research-related positions on the UTEP COURI webpage.
Jobs Abroad
Study abroad, study away or faculty-led academic and cultural experiences are credit-based and include a culminating experience in which students obtain increased understanding of his/her academic discipline, language proficiency, field research techniques, service learning or career-related knowledge.
See the tab above or find UTEP application information in the study abroad webpage .
You can also find opportunities through LinkedIn and Going Global.
