Looking For an Alveria Job?

Aleksandra Kolesnikova

Contributing Editor

Time at college can be expensive at times. Going out with friends, ordering takeout, and buying groceries or essentials can quickly deplete your bank account. You then start to look for a job on campus but realize you don’t know where to start. Here is a quick aid to help you with what jobs are here on campus and what would be the best fit for you. The jobs discussed here are just a few of the job opportunities on campus.

The O’Pake Institute is an amazing organization that works with small businesses with any aid they need. Students with majors in Engineering, Communications, Business and Criminal Justice are usually the majors that are perfect for the job, but anyone who would like to work can find a way to add value. They also offer GA positions to people who will go into the graduate year for Alvernia University.

“What I love about O’Pake is being able to connect with other students and the clients that come in,” Junior communications major

Yesenia Maldonado said, “I love being a part of their projects and passions and having the opportunity to build my resume and gain more experience in my major.”

Yeseniina has been a fellow for almost a year and does a lot of editing and video footage for O’Pake as well as working for non-profits.

Contact Michelle Conaway by emailing Michelle. Conaway@alvernia.edu, or Max Horn at Sol.Horn@Alvernia. edu, if you would like to be a part of the O’Pake Fellows program to get the experience you need.

The tutoring center is a great chance to give students help with any of their courses they are taking. From math to writing essays, the tutors are there to help.

Elizabeth Kavulak, year 24’, Nursing major took time to talk about how much the center has helped her shape her college career as a job and as an aid.She said, “Working at the tutoring center makes me feel like I’m helping people, I struggled with school at points, so I enjoy helping others.”

If you would like to help your fellow classmates succeed, contact the tutoring center by coming to the office, which is located in Bernardine, office hours are from MondayFriday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. You’ll have a chance to instruct other students just like yourself.

Student Activities is a perfect way to get involved in campus events! You are not only creating flyers and helping with events, but you can also put your ideas in and create future events.

Ciena Schoch, a loyal student that has become a huge part of student activities, “I like being involved in all of the

D3 Hoops first-team all-region. Green had an astounding career as an Alvernia men’s basketball player and set the bar high. He finished his career with 1,824 points, and his love for the game drove him all those years. Green’s most memorable moment throughout his tenure at Alvernia was senior night.

“It was the most memorable moment of my senior year here.” Malik Green said. “There were many emotions going through me because it was the first time my mom would see me play in a home game. My highhight school and AAU coaches and teammates also came out to support. What I am going to remember most is my coach’s speech, where he said, ’I don’t know how I’ll ever be able to replace a this kid.” events on campus and having a voice in the activities we have throughout the semester.” She is in the Nursing program and has worked for student activities for almost two years now, and she loves her job every minute of every day.

If you would like to help make campus events fun for every student that attends Alvernia, make sure you talk to the student activities office for a chance to join their team. You can email Abby.Shawtchick@ alvernia.edu for any more questions or information.

Lastly, you can work in the mailroom! A fun and laid-back job, you deliver packages around Alvernia’s various buildings.

Aidan Chumas, 24’ Athletic Training Major has worked for the mailroom for almost two years, he said, “I love working for the mailroom because my co-workers and I have become very close like a little family.”

There are still so many jobs on campus that have not been covered here., You can email or call the human resources office for more information or for an application.