College Jobs at LU

Jan 25, 2019 • Abby B.

I’ve done it all: 6:30 a.m. opening shifts, working lunches at the office, late days at the preschool, and weekends with the high school marching band. I’ve donned aprons, dresses, slacks, and shorts throughout my three years of various college jobs, and I’d recommend the sacrifice to anybody and everybody.   

I love working a job during college; I enjoy checking off to-do lists, handling responsibilities, talking to people, and getting my own paycheck. In high school I treated extracurriculars as my workplace; I played drums in the drumline, served as an officer of the SGA, and participated in NHS. In college, however, I got my first “real” job.

For two years I worked at a local preschool as an afternoon teacher, supervising my class and assisting in the front office. I spent one fall working with my high school marching band, attending rehearsals and traveling with them to compete on the weekends. For a while I even worked as a barista, serving coffee in between classes and chatting with professors and students who stopped by for a steaming cup of caffeine. During this past year, I’ve worked on Liberty’s social media team doing what I do now, blogging and vlogging about my experiences here as a student. 

Working a job during college has taught me to be responsible, to manage my time well, and to own my finances. I’ve made life-long friendships through my jobs, and I’ve picked up skills and habits that’ll help me in my future. If you’re interested in working while attending Liberty University, check out these resources!

1. Student Jobs on Campus

                If you’d like to work on campus, find available jobs through LU’s HR page. There are TONS of options, and you might even find one in your field of study! LU also has several student positions that don’t require you to be part of the work-study program; use the search engine to narrow your search to the meet the criteria that fit you. PRO TIP: After you submit an application through the HR Portal, send an email to the contact person on the job listing. It never hurts to reach out and say hello!

2. Sodexo

                Liberty’s dining service is always hiring students, and they are super flexible with your schedule! Dining locations are scattered all throughout campus, and Sodexo has a catering team as well. Visit Liberty dining’s employment website to find the right opportunity for you.

3. Career Center

                The Career Center is specifically designed to help students find jobs both during and after college, so set up an appointment (it’s free)! LU’s Career Counselors can assist you in choosing a degree, finding internships, and exploring employment opportunities. They also can review resumes and share interview tips too! Visit the Career Center Website for more information.

Good luck!