Student Employment

There are jobs available on campus in many different departments that will help you hone your professional skills while earning some extra money. Find a job below that you're interested in and start your application process.

Student Employment Application

Jobs On Campus


 

POSITION: Football Equipment Student Worker

Office: Athletics

Hours: Available for 2-3 Monday evenings for JV games and Saturdays during the football season (approximately 10 games). 8-15 hours per week during season and 8 hours per week during the month of April (spring ball).

Description: Working closely with Athletic Equipment & Operations Manager and Football Coaching staff. Set up/tear down practice equipment each day. Daily maintenance of equipment (i.e., helmets, shoulder pads, etc.). Assists with equipment and uniform check-out/check-in. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Must be able to lift 25 or more pounds, work in all weather conditions. General football knowledge, solid communication skills, and attention to detail required.

Contact: Reach out to Tyree Cox at tyree.cox@cune.edu.

 


 

Position: Reporters

Hours: Varied and Flexible (We'll work with your schedule)

Wage: $12.00/hr

Start Date: Immediately

Who Can Apply: Anyone who likes to write, has an interest in journalism or is curious about current events and issues and what's going on around campus.

Description: Report on and write about News/Sports events, features, columns from Campus and the community for The Sower and CUNESower.com

Contact: Ellen Beck, Sower Adviser, at Ellen.Beck@cune.edu or 703-434-0355


 

POSITION: Admission Office Diplomat

Hours: 4-8 hours per week, you will be scheduled daily per your availability between classes and commitments.

Wage:  $12.00/hr                                                                                                    

Description: This position is the welcoming face for students and families interested in CUNE. This position involves working with prospective students and their families. Some of the duties are escorting them around campus during their visit, giving a family or multiple families campus tours, and occasionally eating lunch with visitors in the cafeteria. This position also includes a variety of office work, office projects and occasionally answering general admission questions. This position is also required to assist with group visit days.

Contact: Email Jessica.Manley@cune.edu or stop by the Admissions Office in Weller 101 for an application.


 

Position: Student Graphic Designer

Hours: Average around 20 hours/week, possibly available to work over the summer

Wage: $12.00

Description: Work on branded materials for Concordia University, Nebraska. Assist marketing team with various needs such as photo editing, designing printed materials, and website editing. Applicants should be dependable and able to meet deadlines. Must have knowledge of Adobe CC, mainly InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop.

Applicants should provide two to three pieces of work that showcase design skills.

Contact: liz.kucera@cune.edu or 402-643-7276


 

Position: Buildings and Grounds

Hours: 10-20 per week flexible schedules

Wage: $12.00/hr

Description: Custodial and Grounds Support available and other duties as assigned.

Contact: Jessica Schauer at 402-643-7415 or Jessica.schauer@cune.edu also can stop by Buildings and Grounds with any questions.


 

Department: Athletics

Position: Weight room Supervisor

Hours: Part Time, 6 hours per week

Wage: $12.00/Hr

Description:  The student employee will help monitor and maintain daily functions of the Walz weight room. This position will help students gain experience in the operations of a collegiate athletic facility. 

Contact: Todd.Berner@cune.edu, or at 402-643-7191


 

Department: Chartwells Higher Ed

Position: Hospitality and Culinary Positions

*Employment is not with Concordia Nebraska, but with our food service vendor Chartwells. 

Average Hours/week: Full time and part time positions are available with day, evening and weekend hours available

Pay:  Starting at $12.00/hr.

Description: Chartwells Higher Ed, an international leader in food service, is hiring for multiple positions on Concordia University's Seward Campus, great positions for students!

Skills/Qualifications: Will train.

Apply See specific positions and apply 

Contact: Jill Baack at 402-643-7351 or Jill.Baack@compass-usa.com


 

Department: Building and Grounds

Positions: Snow Removal

Hours/week: Based on snowfall

Wage: $12.00

Description: Clearing paths and walkways around campus

Apply:  Go to Building and Grounds and see Jessica Schauer to apply

 

 

Job Title: Circulation Desk Assistant

Location: Link Library

Hours: 6-7 per week

Job Description:

  •         Checks library materials out and in again for all library patrons.
  •         Assists patrons in finding course reserve items
  •         Assists patrons to fill out online interlibrary loan forms when necessary
  •         Receives fine payments
  •        Answers the telephone and transfers calls when needed.
  •        Reading and straightening shelves in assigned area to ensure materials are in proper sequence.
  •        Helps keep the library clean by dusting, vacuuming, and other cleaning assignments.
  •        Checks in newspapers and prepares them for use.
  •        Marks items used (in-house).
  •        Refers patrons to professional librarians when necessary.
  •        Reshelves materials.
  •        Load paper and fix paper jams in photocopier/printer
  •        Other duties as assigned

Special skills/qualifications:

  •           Ability to work independently without constant direct supervision
  •           Ability to work comfortably with the Dewey Decimal system and strong alphabetizing skills
  •           Comfortable working with students and staff members
  •           Strong computer literacy skills for working with the library’s online circulation system and catalog
  •           Develop knowledge in using library databases and internet resources to assist patrons with finding materials.
  •           Adequate knowledge of utilizing and troubleshooting the photocopier/printer.

Expectations of student workers:

  •          Checks CUNE email on a daily basis and responds to messages from the library staff.
  •          Finds a substitute when unable to work a regularly scheduled shift.
  •          Performs library tasks first and looks for shift work to complete. Does not come to a shift expecting to do homework.
  •          Contributes to a friendly and welcoming environment to serve library users.
  •          Able to follow directions from supervisors.

 

 

POSITION: PA Announcer for Concordia Softball

Office: Athletics

Hours: 2 Hours per game.  Most events are doubleheaders (2 games).

Wage: $12.00 per hour

Start Date: Regular Season: March 16th – April 27th.  Possible GPAC Tournament: May 1-4.  Possible NAIA Tournament: May 13-16

Who Can Apply: CUNE Students

Description:  The PA Announcer for Softball sits in the press box during games, announces team lineups and next batters, and plays general music and walk-up music for Concordia Softball games.

Contact: Ben Boldt at ben.boldt@cune.edu for more information.

 

 

CONCORDIA MARKETING INTERNSHIP
We are looking to hire a marketing intern to serve as a member of the Marketing and
Communication team at Concordia! The successful candidate will have strong writing skills, be an effective communicator with the internal team and faculty/staff experts and be highly organized to support multiple concurrent assignments.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Must be available some evenings and weekends to attend campus events.
Concordia undergraduate student (preferably sophomore or junior standing)
Demonstrated proficiency with editing software such as Canva, Adobe Lightroom, or willingness to learn.
Design, communication, and copy-editing skills, for confident and engaging communication with internal and external partners.
Ability to present programmatic information in a clear, concise, and engaging manner.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, including proven ability to prioritize multiple projects at once and produce high-quality work with quick turnaround.
Ability to work independently, demonstrating a drive to complete work with minimal direction. Self-starter, detail-oriented, reliable, professional, organized, and a quick learner.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Attend events for social content.
Collaborate on social media content ideas, strategy, and execution.
Recruit friends and peers for use in marketing materials.
Attend team meetings.
Increase engagement among current and prospective students.
Assist with daily marketing-related tasks.
Work with the marketing team to ensure brand and messaging consistency.
Assist with photo/video content shoots and events.
Collaborate on social media content ideas, strategy, and execution.
Recruit friends and peers for use in marketing materials.
Track engagement across multiple platforms and build metrics and analytics reports.
Develop new strategies for increasing engagement among current and prospective students.
Provide general administrative assistance to the marketing department, including project management and scheduling.
Other duties as assigned.

SCHEDULE / COMPENSATION
10-20 hours weekly
$12.00 per hour

Please contact Hope Rickords at hope.rickords@cune.edu for further information or to apply.

For more information or if you have questions, please contact:

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Laura Erickson

Director of Human Resources, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Human Resources

Student Employment Procedure

In an effort to accelerate the onboarding process of student employees, all forms are available on Concordia's portal.

Follow the instructions available on the portal to start the process.

New student employees will need to bring the necessary identification documents and completed forms to the Human Resources office located at Weller Hall 106.

The required forms and paperwork must be completed prior to work. F-1 visa international students have additional steps to take before employment - they should contact campus PDSO Julie Johnston Hermann or the HR office for further information.

Required New-hire Forms

W-4: Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate required by the IRS.

Due to federal regulations CUNE staff are not authorized to aid students in completing this form. Students may use outside resources such as parents, guardians or a CPA to aid in the process of completing the W-4.  

W-4N: Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate required by the state of Nebraska. 

Due to federal regulations CUNE staff are not authorized to aid students in completing this form. Students may use outside resources such as parents, guardians or a CPA to aid in the process of completing the W-4N.  

I-9: Employment Eligibility form required by the Department of Homeland Security: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

You must bring identification listed on the acceptable documents page with you to the HR office. 

Be sure to read carefully what documents are needed to bring with you to show you are authorized to work in the US:

  • an identification document from List A or
  • a combination of documents from List B and List C

Only original documents will be accepted. No copies.

Direct deposit form: All employees are required to complete this form so they can receive their pay via direct deposit.

A blank check with VOID written on it, or direct deposit verification from your banking institute is also necessary

Student Employee Handbook: The handbook is provided electronically. An HR representative will review key areas when the final steps of the paperwork process is completed. The most up to date handbook is available on Concordia's portal for reference. For more assistance contact studentemployment@cune.edu.

 

 

POSITION: Scoreboard Operator for Concordia Softball

Office: Athletics

Hours: 2 Hours per game.  Most events are doubleheaders (2 games).

Wage: $12.00 per hour

Start Date: Regular Season: March 16th – April 27th.  Possible GPAC Tournament: May 1-4.  Possible NAIA Tournament: May 13-16

Who Can Apply: CUNE Students

Description:  The scoreboard operator for Softball sits in the press box during games and keeps track of balls and strikes, runs, and errors on the scoreboard for Concordia Softball games.

Contact: Ben Boldt at ben.boldt@cune.edu for more information.

 

 

 

Position: Buildings and Grounds

Hours: 10-20 per week; flexible schedules

Wage: $12.00/hr

Description: Custodial and Grounds Support available and other duties as assigned.

Contact: Patrick Bennett at 402-643-7421 or patrick.bennett@cune.edu . You can also stop by Buildings and Grounds with any questions.