Professional Resources

UTEP Student Employee Appreciation Week is  April 3-7, 2023 |  National Student Employee Appreciation Week is April 10-14    

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 Handshake under workshops today!

**UTEP Departments, you have the week of April 10-14 to celebrate your student employee.  Here are some ideas: take them out to lunch, sit down and ask about their career plans, review their résumé or graduate school application, or others .

See Week Events (PDF)

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

Union Building, 3rd Floor - University Suit - Room 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

April 3rd - 7th | 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 Handshake

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 Handshake

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 Handshake

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 Handshake.

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 Handshake

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.