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The Department of Student Life: Student Employment

Welcome to the employment page for the Department of Student Life! Our Department is composed over 95 student assistants who receive hands on employment experiences that educate them on a wide range of marketable talents.  From graphic design to budgeting and event planning…the Department of Student Life is sure to have an employment experience that is right for you!

The Department is comprised of the following areas:

  • Administration Desk
  • Business Office
  • Campus Programs
  • serveAkron – Civic Engagement Programs
  • Information Center
  • Marketing
  • Fraternity & Sorority Life
  • Operations
  • Roo Lounge
  • Roo Lounge Maintenance
  • SOuRCe (Student Organization Resource Center)
  • ZPN (Zips Programming Network)

Here's what our employees have to say!

For a detailed list of responsibilities for each area, click the Department of Student Life Area Descriptions.

Interested in learning about the other benefits to working in the Department of Student Life? Click on Department Benefits!

For more information or questions, click the Contact Us or visit us in the Jean Hower Taber Student Union, Room 130.

Interested in working in the Department of Student Life?

 

Student Employment Application

Visit RooConnect to complete your application online

All interested applicants must submit a completed Department application. All applications will remain on file for 6 months; however, applicants are encouraged to submit new applications for specific Department searches.

Don’t hesitate to turn in an application today and start your journey to a fulfilling employment opportunity!

Please note that student assistant positions in the Department of Student Life are reserved for undergraduate students.