Exploring Student Job Opportunities at UNC: A Comprehensive Guide

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill offers a wide array of on-campus job opportunities for students. These positions not only provide financial assistance but also offer valuable professional and life skills, contributing to a well-rounded college experience. This article serves as a comprehensive guide to navigating the landscape of student employment at UNC, highlighting various avenues for finding jobs and the diverse roles available.

Finding On-Campus Jobs

Each school, unit, or organization on campus advertises available jobs for students in their own way. Departments that rely heavily on student employees typically maintain job boards where you can explore and apply to open positions. University Career Services also offers information and resources for students seeking on-campus and part-time employment opportunities.

Handshake: Your Central Hub

University Career Services launched Handshake, a new online portal where students can explore job and internship postings, as well as details about on-campus recruiting, career fairs, workshops, employer contact information and more. This platform serves as a centralized hub for all student employment opportunities.

The Student Employment Portal

The Student Employment Portal is the centralized location for the student employee application, hiring, and job creation process. Open OnePort and in the left side menu click “Employment” then “Student Employment” to navigate to the Student Employment Portal. Hiring Managers/Supervisors must have an employer profile in order to access the Portal. Students must complete all required hiring documents and steps.

Types of On-Campus Jobs

The University offers a diverse range of student employment opportunities across various departments and organizations. Here are some examples:

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Resident Advisor (RA)

Resident Advisors (RAs) are responsible for carrying out the values of the Department of Housing and Residence Life by assisting with the growth, belonging, and community on their floors and within their hall(s). The RA is a student peer leader who lives in the residence halls and is in an integral position in the Department of Housing and Residence Life.

University Professional Internship Program (UPIP)

Internships offered through the University Professional Internship Program (UPIP) differ significantly from most other student employment positions on campus, as they are designed to provide professional knowledge and skill development consistent with your major/career goals. UPIP positions are not your average student employment job where you just show up and complete tasks as directed.

Carolina Performing Arts

Carolina Performing Arts has positions available for students to gain experience across multiple departments, including Front-of-House, Production, and Ticketing Services.

Front of House: Front of House staff are responsible for creating and maintaining a welcoming, safe environment for all guests, including greeting patrons, tracking attendance, assisting with any customer service or wayfinding needs, ensuring the safety of guests throughout the event and doing minor setup and cleanup of event spaces. Scheduled hours will primarily fall on nights and weekends but will vary widely week to week in accordance with the event schedule. No prior experience necessary!
Production: Receive comprehensive on-the-job training in the technical and logistical aspects of live production such as lighting, audio, staging, and backstage management. Duties include but are not limited to clearing and prepping the performance area, setting up and testing audio, lighting, and staging equipment, as well as making sure we are show ready. Whether you are scheduled to setup, operate, or tear down an event, you will have the opportunity to advance in both technical expertise and leadership. Production shifts can range anywhere between 2-10+ hours between 6:00am and 2:00am.
Ticketing Services: Box Office Associates provide best-in-class customer service to everyone who encounters CPA Ticketing Services. Associates must be available to work in the box office at least nine hours per week over multiple days during our weekly hours of operation.

Carolina Performing Arts hires in the Fall and Spring. Interviews for fall positions are held at the beginning of the fall semester, and hiring concludes in the first week of classes. Interviews for spring positions are held at the end of the fall semester, and hiring concludes in the last week of classes. Should you be selected to move forward in the hiring process, a member of our team will contact you to schedule an interview.

The Carolina Union

The Carolina Union offers a wide range of student job opportunities that not only help you build valuable professional and life skills but also allow you to contribute to creating a safe and inclusive campus experience. Whether you’re interested in event planning, marketing, operations, or more, there’s a role for you here. Every semester, we hire students across departments.

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Administration Office: Under the supervision of the Executive Office Administrator and the Carolina Union Executive Director, the Office Assistant role supports the Administration Office of the Carolina Union. The Office Assistant provides clerical oversight, office support, and guidance to customers, while supporting departmental programs, and working on special projects.
Business Office: The Carolina Union Business Office supports student organizations and departments within the Union by providing outstanding financial services at a high level of integrity, honesty, and professional ethics. The Office Lead will provide support for administrative and special projects, ensuring assigned tasks are completed by providing guidance to team members. The Office Assistant will provide administrative and special project support to the Business Office.
Communications & Creative Services (CCS): Design Assistants in Communications & Creative Services (CCS) use their creativity and technical design abilities to create promotional materials for internal Union clients, as well as external clients including student organizations, Student Affairs, and other University departments. Communications Assistants in Communications & Creative Services (CCS) work directly with full-time CCS staff to create and implement innovative marketing strategies for the Carolina Union. They assist with drafting proposals, distributing information and materials, evaluating marketing initiatives, creating content, and managing the Union’s social media efforts. Photography Assistants in Communications & Creative Services (CCS) use their creativity, technical, and editing abilities to provide photography needs for CCS, Union departments, student organizations, and other Student Affairs and University clients. Videography Assistants in Communications & Creative Services (CCS) use their creativity, technical, and editing abilities to provide photography needs for CCS, Union departments, student organizations, and other Student Affairs and University clients.
Reservations: Reservation Assistant works under the direct supervision of the Reservation Managers, a team responsible for the reservation and booking process for over 22,000 reservations annually. Reservation Coordinator works under the direct supervision of the Reservation Managers, a team responsible for the reservation and booking process for over 22,000 reservations annually. The Reservation Coordinator facilitates and assists the Reservations team by processing event/meeting requests and providing excellent customer service to student organizations, University departments, and non-affiliated groups. In this lead role, the Reservation Lead works under the direct supervision of the Reservation Managers, a team responsible for the reservation and booking process for over 22,000 reservations annually. This position facilitates and assists the Reservations team by processing event/meeting requests and providing excellent customer service to student organizations, University departments, and non-affiliated groups.
Ticketing: Box Office Coordinator provides customized ticketing support for programs hosted by both student organizations and UNC departments in the Carolina Union and across campus. Box Office Lead oversees customized ticketing support for programs hosted by both student organizations and UNC departments in the Carolina Union and across campus.
Guest Relations: Guest Relations Assistant serves as the first point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. This position provides a welcoming environment to the guests of the Carolina Union (CU). This includes providing administrative services such as client interfacing, event assistance, and handling phone/in-person inquiries from visitors of the CU. Guest Relations Coordinators ensure a positive experience for internal and external stakeholders by providing a welcoming environment to the guests of the Carolina Union (CU). This position provides administrative services support to the Guest Relations Assistant, including client interfacing, event assistance, and handling phone/in-person inquiries from visitors of the CU. Guest Relations Lead ensures a positive experience for internal and external stakeholders by providing a welcoming environment to the guests of the Carolina Union (CU). This position provides administrative services support to the Guest Relations team, including client interfacing, event assistance, and handling phone/in-person inquiries from visitors of the CU. This position ensures client feedback is received and addressed by the appropriate areas within the CU.
Housekeeping: Work under the direct supervision of the Housekeeping Manager at the Carolina Union to assist in maintaining the day-to-day upkeep of the facility. The housekeeping tasks include but are not limited to, glass cleaning, vacuuming, sweeping. Housekeeping Coordinator will work under the direct supervision of the Housekeeping Manager at the Carolina Union to assist in maintaining the day-to-day routine upkeep of the facility. The housekeeping tasks include but are not limited to, glass cleaning, vacuuming, sweeping. This position ensures that cleanliness issues are brought to the attention of the Housekeeping Manager. Housekeeping Lead will work under the direct supervision of the Housekeeping Manager at the Carolina Union to assist in maintaining the day-to-day routine upkeep of the facility. The housekeeping tasks include but are not limited to, glass cleaning, vacuuming, and sweeping. This position ensures that cleanliness issues are brought to the attention of the Housekeeping Manager. This staff member coordinates and assists in the training of housekeeping student staff and serves as a resource for all housekeeping team members.
Maintenance: The Maintenance Coordinator will work under the supervision of the Supervisor and assistant supervisor at the Carolina Union to assist in maintaining the Carolina Union facility. The position will assist in leading a student team to conduct maintenance throughout the facility. This position ensures that maintenance issues are brought to the attention of the Maintenance Supervisor and or the maintenance assistant and assists in the creation of the plan and execution to remedy the issue.
Operations: Acting as a steward of the Carolina Union, the Operations Assistant ensures the facility is operating under safe conditions including events that occur in the facilities and for the building’s guests. Acting as a steward of the Carolina Union, the Operations Coordinator ensures the facility is operating under safe conditions including events that occur in the facilities and for the building’s guests. This position supports the team by coordinating the set-up and tear-down of events/meetings and provide a high quality of customer service for meetings and events in the FPG Student Union while working effectively in a team environment. Acting as a steward of the Carolina Union, the Operations Lead ensures the facility is operating under safe conditions including events that occur in the facilities and for the building’s guests. Operations Leads support the team by leading the set-up and tear-down of events/meetings and provide a high quality of customer service for meetings and events in the FPG Student Union while working effectively in a team environment.
Student Life & Leadership: The Data Analytics Coordinator for Student Life & Leadership in the Carolina Union plays an integral role in the assessment and co-curricular development efforts of the organization. The Student Life and Leadership Diversity Outreach Coordinator is responsible for implementing and supporting multiple campus cultural organizations’ events and programs. The Diversity Coordinator will develop and establish relationships across campus to build rapport and create participation from the student population. Under the supervision of the Student Organizations Program and Graduate Coordinator, the Heel Life Coordinator supports the Office of Student Life and Leadership and all university-affiliated student organizations. This position will aid student organizations in the utilization of University resources as well as empower students in their provision of services, programs, and activities that enhance the academic experience, extend learning and build community here at Carolina. This person will actively support the annual registration process. The Social Media Coordinator for Carolina After Dark is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the online presence of Carolina After Dark. Under the supervision of the Leadership Development Program Coordinator, the Student Leadership Coordinator position supports the office of Student Life & Leadership to further the mission of leadership development campus wide. Under the supervision of the Student Activities Program Coordinator, the Student Life & Leadership (SLL) Office Assistant position supports the Office of Student Life and Leadership to further the mission of the Student Life & Leadership, the Carolina Union Activities Board, The Graduate and Professional Student Government and the Undergraduate Student Government. Under the supervisor of the Student Activities Program Coordinator, the SLL Office Assistant Lead provides clerical oversight, office support, student staff support, and works on special projects as needed. The Professional Development Coordinator for Student Life & Leadership in the Carolina Union plays an integral role in the co-curricular development efforts of the organization. The Social Media Coordinator for Student Life & Leadership is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the online presence of the Carolina Union. Under the supervision of the Leadership Development Program Coordinator, the Student Leadership Coordinator supports the Office of Student Life and Leadership to further the mission of the SPARK program.

Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program

FWS is a federally funded, financial aid employment program available during fall and spring semesters. FWS positions are paid an hourly rate, determined by the Financial Aid Office, on a biweekly basis. All hourly student employee positions, unless specifically noted in the job post, can be funded by Federal Work Study.

FWS Eligibility and Funding

Students earn their FWS funding by working on campus. It is important to note that students with Federal Work Study awards are not guaranteed an on-campus position.

FWS Hour Restrictions

Students can work a maximum of 20 hours per week in their FWS-funded position during the academic year.

General Student Employment Guidelines

Hour Restrictions

During the academic semesters, Non-FWS student employees can work a maximum of 28 hours per week inclusive of all on-campus paid positions.

International Students

International students can apply for any on-campus position once they have work authorization and a Social Security Number (SSN).

Hiring Process

Fill out and submit the job application.
Meet with Human Resources: To complete the I-9 Supporting Documentation portion of the I-9 Form, schedule your meeting. Your I-9 Supporting Documentation must be the original, physical document.

Important Reminder

Students cannot begin working on-campus until all of their required hiring paperwork has been submitted and processed with HR and Payroll.

Timesheet Submission

Student employees are required to track, enter, and submit accurate hours worked by the conclusion of each pay period through the bi-weekly online timesheet in OnePort.

Make sure your role is chosen and click “TimeSheet”.
The selection criteria should auto-select an “Approve” or “Acknowledge Time” choice. The appropriate pay period automatically defaults to the current pay period.
Review the student employee’s entered hours for accuracy. If everything is correct, approve the timesheet. Do this for each student employee you supervise.

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