Academic Year Job Postings
Academic year 2025-26
GSA (General Student Assistance) positions are for all students to apply.
Work-Study positions are only for students awarded Work-Study on the Financial Aid award letter. If you completed the FAFSA but do not know if you qualify, email or call Financial Aid, 989-774-3674, or Student Employment Services, 989-774-3881. To confirm Work-Study eligibility, contact Student Employment Services.
Contact departments directly to pursue a job.
WORK-STUDY – Art and Design – Seeks Digital Fabrication Technician
Duties Include: The Digital Fabrication Technician's primary function will be to assist students in the troubleshooting and design of projects for digital fabrication and the operation of the various digital fabrication tools housed in Wightman Hall and North Art Studio. Responsibilities will include studio organization and cleaning (the tools themselves and stock used on them), and studio supervision and student assistance during open lab hours. Additionally, student assistants will help the faculty with studio tasks as needed. Job training will be a regular occurrence to facilitate student needs and to maintain a safe work environment.
Skills Desired: The Digital Fabrication Assistant must demonstrate knowledge of how to safely and successfully operate, troubleshoot, and maintain the Digital Fabrication tools used in the Department of Art and Design. Currently, these tools include a CNC Laser Cutter and 3D Printing. Proficient experience on these tools is required. Additional experience on other types of digital fabrication tools, such as CNC Plasma Cutting and CNC Routing, is a bonus. Experience with Adobe Illustrator is required to be considered for this job. Autodesk Fusion 360 & Meshmixer will be important later in the semester, but experience with those programs is not required immediately.
Schedule: Primary hours for this position are somewhat flexible, starting after 5pm M/Th. Fridays are possible. Mornings (before 11am) are a possibility too.
To Apply: Email a cover letter and resume to Jeremy Davis at davis7jc@cmich.edu. If a position can be offered, applicants will be notified.
GSA and WORK-STUDY – CentralCard Office – Seeks Student Office Assistant
Duties Include: Answering phone calls and department emails, data entry, providing customer service.
Skills Desired: Able to communicate effectively, prior customer service experience, detailed, organized, dependable.
Schedule: approximately 10 to 12 hours per week.
To Apply: Please send your cover letter and resume to centralcard@cmich.edu. No phone calls please. If a position can be offered, applicants will be notified.
GSA – CMU Dining
Duties Include: Assist and courteously serve customers; prep, serve, and cook assorted foods using various equipment and utensils; assist in keeping kitchen and service areas clean and sanitized; follow all safety and food handling guidelines; report to full-time employees as assigned; attend and complete employee trainings and meetings as scheduled; become familiar with and follow all CMU Campus Dining policies and standards; complete other duties as assigned.
Skills Desired: Must be able to lift 25 lbs.; must be able to handle temperature changes including putting stock away in coolers and/or freezers; must be able to stand and walk for extended periods; must be able to push loaded stock carts; prior food service and/or customer service experience.
Schedule: Days and hours vary by location.
Current openings:
Concessions - Team Leader - Fall 2025-Spring 2026
Concessions Team Member Fall 2025
Eatery - Team Member - Fall 2025/Spring 2026
Einstein Bros Bagels- Team Member- Fall and Spring 2025/2026
WhichWich Team Member Fall 2025 / Spring 2026
GSA – Central Michigan University Engagement Center – Seeks Engagement Ambassador
Duties Include: Engagement Ambassadors reach out to alumni, parents, and friends of the university to secure pledges and donations, update contact information, and provide institutional updates. An ambassador will contact alumni via multiple channels, primarily by phone, but will also utilize text and video when applicable.
Skills Desired: Strong attention to detail; exceptional oral and written communication skills, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation; must be committed to providing outstanding customer service and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills; previous phone and computer experience or the ability and willingness to develop these skills.
Schedule: Flexible scheduling during open hours of Sunday - Thursday 5:30 – 9 p.m.
To Apply: Email a cover letter and resume to cmuphonathon@gmail.com. If a position can be offered, applicants will be notified.
GSA and WORK STUDY – Facilities Management
CMU Facilities Management has the vision to support student success with a welcoming, safe, and functional campus. To accomplish this vision, we offer a variety of student employment opportunities in the areas of Landscape Operations, Architectural Trades (painter, carpentry, sign shop, lock shop), Mechanical, HVAC, CAD/GIS, and Office Assistants. By joining our team, you make a difference on campus and learn lifelong skills in the process.
Current Openings:
Architectural Trades - Student Workers
Service Center Clerk
GSA – CMU Gymnastics Gym School – Seeks Recreational Gymnastics Coach
Duties Include: CMU Gymnastics runs a recreational program in the evenings. We are looking to hire coaches for our program. This is an 8-week program, 3 nights a week, for 2 hours a night. The coach will be in charge of a group of athletes, helping them warm up for their session, taking them from each event, coaching them through the lesson plans, and helping them improve the athletes gymnastics ability. This is basic level gymnastics and spotting.
Skills Desired: Able to spot kids 3-13 years old through basic gymnastics skills. Knowledge of basic gymnastics skills. Great with kids.
Schedule: Monday and Tuesday 5:45pm-8pm, Wednesday 5:15pm-7:30pm.
To Apply: Email a cover letter and resume to Katy at cleme3km@cmich.edu.
GSA – Isabella Bank Institute for Entrepreneurship – Seeks Program & Events Coordinator
Duties Include: Assist the Program & Event Manager and IBIE student team in the planning and implementation of all IBIE events, including the signature New Venture Challenge (NVC), workshops, hackathons, cross-campus entrepreneurial initiatives, and special events (both in-person & virtual) associated with the Isabella Bank Institute for Entrepreneurship. Work together with faculty, staff and IBIE student team to run effective events and programs. Assist with tracking expenses, student engagement, and other events and program metrics. Be a problem solver – see a problem and recommend a solution.
Skills Desired: Experience with Excel & Microsoft Suite Highly organized and comfortable balancing multiple projects and competing deadlines. Previous experience with CMU-related events and programs. Major or minor in Event Management or related field.
Schedule: Flexible with classes during the week, Mon-Fri, some weekends required. Must be available at all required events.
To Apply: Apply online.
WORK-STUDY – Physics - Student Office Assistant
Duties Include: Answer office phones, greet faculty/staff/students, assist with projects (typing, formatting, copying, grading, scanning, deliveries around campus), general customer service, maintain office supplies and assist office executive secretary.
Skills Desired: Excellent customer service skills, ability to problem solve and helpful if history with excel spreadsheet.
Schedule: Flexible with classes during office hours, Monday - Friday, 8 - 5 p.m.
To Apply: Please email Angela Fulk a cover letter, resume and availability to fulk1al@cmich.edu. If a position can be offered, applicants will be notified.
GSA – WCMU Public Media – Seeks Radio News Reporter
Duties Include: On a regular basis, the successful candidate for this position will pitch story ideas to the news director; identify and contact sources via phone and email; receive assignments and leads; prepare questions and record interviews in person and via phone; write and edit copy and audio for radio broadcast; and produce digital versions of all stories for our website, WCMU.org.
Skills Desired: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills (required), Punctuality and attention to detail (required), Willingness to learn and receive critical feedback (required), Ambition to chase down stories and contact sources on short notice (required), Experience with digital audio editing software, such as Adobe Audition (preferred), Sound news judgement (preferred).
Schedule: Specific work hours are determined by management on an as-needed basis. Applicants must be available 15 to 25 hours per week during the academic year. Shifts will be scheduled on weekdays between the hours of 8am and 7pm and will be at least four hours in length. Some evening and weekend hours may be required, to facilitate events or breaking news coverage.
To Apply: Email cover letter, resume and writing samples to news@wcmu.org. If a position can be offered, applicants will be notified.
WORK-STUDY and GSA – Tutoring & Supplemental Instruction– Seeks Supplemental Instructor
Duties Include: Supporting students' academic success through peer-led study sessions. Attend class lectures and prepare structured review sessions. Facilitate collaborative learning environments.
Skills Desired: Academic excellence, leadership skills, a passion for helping students succeed. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and successful completion (grade of A) in any one of the following courses: CHM 131 (General Chemistry I), CHM 132 (General Chemistry II), CHM 345 (Organic Chemistry I), ECO 201 (Principles of Macroeconomics), MTH 133 (Calculus II), AST 111/112 (Astronomy and Intro to Astronomical Observations), HSC 411 (Pathophysiology), PHY 130QR (College Physics I), or PHY 131 (College Physics II).
Schedule: 12 hours average (planning for sessions is flexible around instructors' schedules, however, sessions require a minimum of 3 hours after 5pm Monday-Friday).
To Apply: Apply Online. If a position can be offered, applicants will be notified.
WORK-STUDY and GSA – University Events– Seeks Student Office Assistant
Duties Include: Greet visitors in a professional manner; provide visitors with information and direct them accordingly, answer phone calls and direct callers to the appropriate party; process, sort, and route incoming and outgoing e-mail; work within various software programs to reserve venues on-campus; perform other administrative support tasks, including updating and sorting files; other duties as assigned.
Skills Desired: Strong attention to detail; exceptional oral and written communication skills, including strong spelling, grammar, and punctuation; excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and comfortable working independently; must be committed to providing outstanding customer service and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills; preference will be given to those who demonstrate proficient computer skills and ability to operate general office equipment.
Schedule: Hours may vary, typically 8a - 5p. Evening shifts may be available.
To Apply: Apply Online
WORK-STUDY and GSA – University Events– Seeks Student Technician
Duties Include: Assist with event related tasks in a variety of campus venues; assist with event technology to included temporary and installed audio, lighting, video, and rigging systems; assist with large event furniture setups; other duties as assigned.
Skills Desired: Ability to lift up to 50lbs; strong attention to detail; exceptional oral communication skills; excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and comfortable working both independently and as a team; must be committed to providing outstanding customer service and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills; preference will be given to those with previous audio, lighting, and labor experience.
Schedule: Hours vary based on event needs. Will include evenings and weekends.
To Apply: Apply Online
GSA and WORK STUDY - University Recreation
CMU's University Recreation department offers a variety of employment opportunities at the Student Activity Center. The SAC work environment prides itself on being not just a job, but also an experience. No matter what your academic focus, URec Student Staff gain valuable lifelong skills from their employment experiences at the SAC. With more than a million users and visitors coming into the SAC each year, student staff gets to work in a diverse environment and share a unique employment experience.
Current openings:
Esports Facility Attendant
Esports Social Media Manager
Esports Team Manager
Group Fitness Instructor
Intramural Official
Social Media Content Creator