College for Women On- and Off-Campus Student Employment Brochure

STUDENT

EMPLOYMENT

WHAT’S INSIDE: • Benefits and Earnings • On- and Off-Campus Employment • How to Find a Job

WORKING WHILE ATTENDING ST. CATHERINE UNIVERSITY

BENEFITS YOU BEING A STUDENT WORKER: •

elps reduce the amount you H need to borrow in student or parent loans. Fewer loans means less money you or your parents will have to pay back later, with accumulated interest.

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rovides valuable on-theP job training to give you a competitive edge in your career goals.

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eaches you invaluable time T management skills. Learn how to effectively balance several priorities and obligations at once. These skills can help improve your grades as you use your new skills to effectively organize and plan study time.

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rovides opportunities to seek P benefits beyond a paycheck.

Many off-campus employers offer tuition reimbursement to their employees who are enrolled in college and may offer benefits such as health insurance or 401(k) plans even when working part time.

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I s a great way to get involved, make new friends, and gain valuable experience.

WHAT KINDS OF JOBS CAN I GET? Jobs are available in a variety of areas both off and on campus. Career Development posts all on-campus jobs/ internships at KatieCareer by Handshake, its online job database. Students are encouraged to use Career Development early and often to locate employment, resume/cover letter assistance, interview tips, salary negotiation, and so much more. On-campus jobs include admission ambassador, dining, tutoring, IT, events, and more.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR ON-CAMPUS JOBS? Student jobs are listed on KatieCareer

by Handshake. You will be notified by email when your Handshake account has been activated by late summer or during the first week of classes. Once your Handshake account is up and running, you can apply for positions on campus. A resume, and at times, a cover letter will be required. Sample resumes and cover letters can be found at katiecareervc.stkate.edu.

Due to limited numbers of on-campus opportunities, we cannot guarantee positions for all students. Campus jobs do not begin until the first week of school.

Student workers at St. Kate’s earn

$3,000+ per year, working 7 hours/week.

HOW MUCH CAN I EARN DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR? The amount you earn depends on how much you work. We strongly suggest not working over 20 hours per week. Working 10-15 hours per week will help you increase your income without affecting academic performance. The chart below will help you determine how much you’ll need to work throughout the school year to meet your earning goals, whether it’s to help pay down your student account or help pay daily expenses. Keep in mind you can supplement your earnings by continuing to work during January term and over the summer.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT MY HOURLY WAGE TO BE? How much you earn working off campus will depend on your employer. On average, wages for off-campus jobs in the Highland Park neighborhood can range from $12 per hour to $14 per hour for skilled positions. On-campus jobs typically start at $15.57 per hour.

30-WEEK ACADEMIC YEAR YIELDS THE FOLLOWING: WORK HOURS PER WEEK

TOTAL PER ACADEMIC YEAR

8 10 12

$3,736 $4,671 $5,605

$15.57 PER HOUR

St.Kate’s Office of Financial Aid

WHAT IS ‘PRIORITY PLACEMENT’?

All students are welcome to apply for on-campus jobs; however, applicants who have been offered federal or state work-study funding as part of their financial aid will receive priority consideration. Students without federal or state work-study can still receive an on-campus position. All final hiring decisions are based on experience, education, skills, and abilities. If all factors are equal, the federal or state work-study student would receive consideration first.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR JOBS ONCE SCHOOL STARTS? Students interested in employment can use the many job search resources from Career Development. Career specialists are available to meet with students virtually or in person to help explore our many resources and individualized career counseling. Beginning the first week of classes, students should use the University’s online job database, KatieCareer by Handshake at katiecareervc.stkate.edu to find work.

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OTHER THINGS

TO CONSIDER MONEY MANAGEMENT St. Catherine University offers Money Management — a free, award-winning program to help students learn to budget and save, both in college and beyond. Students can sign up for individual appointments or participate in classroom-style sessions that cover everything from outside scholarships to credit card basics. Students can start implementing the tips right away, helping save money for themselves and their families. This program advances our commitment to help prepare our students not just for a career, but for life.

QUESTIONS? F or more information about working on- or off-campus while attending St. Catherine University or about the First-Year Job Placement Program, call 651-690-8685 or email studentemployment@stkate.edu.

For questions about financial aid and work-study as a first-year student, contact the Office of Admission at 651-690-8850 or 1-800-656-KATE (5283) or email admissions@stkate.edu. © 2023 St. Catherine University 01-007-1123

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