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The Daily OrangeWork it: Array of campus jobs make it easy for students to cash in
By Andrea Morabito
Posted: 1/18/06, 11:44 PM EST Section: Pulp
It's the start of a new semester, which means it's a great time to finally start looking for that job you said you were going to get back in the fall. Whether you hit the after-Christmas sales a little too hard or are just looking for some extra pocket change, Syracuse University has tons of positions to help you fill up that piggy bank. The world of campus employment can be daunting, but never fear, we are here to help. Here are just some of the possible jobs that could be right for you.
Job: Tour guide
Exclusive to work study: yes
Pay: $6.50/hour
Duties: lead campus tours of prospective students and parents
Why it's for you: "I was excited about the university and what it has to offer. I've also gained a lot more knowledge about the school since I started (the job)."
- Michael Curtis, sophomore policy studies and economics major
Job: Lifeguard
Exclusive to work study: no
Pay: $6.75/hour
Duties: watch swimmers, check chemicals
Why it's for you: "It's decent pay and it's not all that hard."
- Nick Aiello, junior aerospace engineering major
Job: Residence hall front desk
Exclusive to work study: yes
Pay: $6.75/hour
Duties: answer phone, sort mail, answer questions
Why it's for you: "I like it because it's close, so I can work between classes, and I know a lot of people that live here."
- Kelly King, sophomore film major
Job: Resident adviser
Exclusive to work study: no
Pay: room and board
Duties: planning floor programs, working the front desk, doing rounds on room duty
Why it's for you: "The best part is being able to influence a lot of people and be a role model."
- Kelly Obermeier, sophomore political science and international relations major
Job: Work study at the College of Law
Exclusive to work study: yes
Pay: $6.75/hour
Duties: preparing mailings, making copies, organizing law events
Why it's for you: "I like my job because of the people I work with. My boss is a pleasure to work for, and that makes it possible to go to work every day."
Job: Tour guide
Exclusive to work study: yes
Pay: $6.50/hour
Duties: lead campus tours of prospective students and parents
Why it's for you: "I was excited about the university and what it has to offer. I've also gained a lot more knowledge about the school since I started (the job)."
- Michael Curtis, sophomore policy studies and economics major
Job: Lifeguard
Exclusive to work study: no
Pay: $6.75/hour
Duties: watch swimmers, check chemicals
Why it's for you: "It's decent pay and it's not all that hard."
- Nick Aiello, junior aerospace engineering major
Job: Residence hall front desk
Exclusive to work study: yes
Pay: $6.75/hour
Duties: answer phone, sort mail, answer questions
Why it's for you: "I like it because it's close, so I can work between classes, and I know a lot of people that live here."
- Kelly King, sophomore film major
Job: Resident adviser
Exclusive to work study: no
Pay: room and board
Duties: planning floor programs, working the front desk, doing rounds on room duty
Why it's for you: "The best part is being able to influence a lot of people and be a role model."
- Kelly Obermeier, sophomore political science and international relations major
Job: Work study at the College of Law
Exclusive to work study: yes
Pay: $6.75/hour
Duties: preparing mailings, making copies, organizing law events
Why it's for you: "I like my job because of the people I work with. My boss is a pleasure to work for, and that makes it possible to go to work every day."
