Summer Job Postings
All students may apply for GSA (General Student Assistance) positions.
Enrollment in Summer is not required to receive Summer Work-Study, but only enrolled CMU students with eligibility may apply for Work-Study positions. To determine eligibility for Summer Work-Study, call or visit Student Employment Services, 989-774-3881, Bovee UC 121.
Contact departments directly to pursue a job.
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
Landscape Operations - Grounds Worker
Landscape Operations - Office Assistant
Student Accounting Clerk
GSA – College of Medicine – Seeks Research Assistant – Rural Teens Health Study
Duties Include: Data Collection/Protocol Adherence: Travel to local high schools to conduct in-person study visits, Measure height/weight, perform finger prick blood tests, guide students through survey completion. Communication: coordinate with project coordinator, PI and school personnel. Trainings & Meetings: Attend training in June-July (required) actual site visits August-October. Specimen Handling: prepare and ship blood samples.
Skills Desired: Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with teens in a school setting. Interest in health-related research and working with human participants. Reliable, punctual, and organized. Detail-oriented with accurate record-keeping skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a small team. Personal vehicle and/or reliable transportation is required. Must pass a background check (mandatory to work with students at Shepherd High School). Prior experience in research, healthcare, or working with youth is a plus.
Schedule: Trainings in June/July (required). Monday–Friday mornings (during the school year).
To Apply: Submit your CV/resume and a brief cover letter to hahnlab@cmich.edu. This position is primarily focused on data collection — including conducting physical assessments and administering surveys. It is not a data entry or data management role.
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:
Social Media Content Creator
Swim Instructor