MIAD Career Services provides the following information on student
employment to assist you in understanding the job opportunities available to
MIAD students. Our use of the term "student employment" defines job
opportunities both off and on campus. Off-Campus employment is jobs offered
by businesses off of MIAD's campus. On-Campus employment is jobs offered
within various departments on the MIAD campus.
OFF-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT The Career Services Department
at MIAD realizes many students prefer employment that is not on the MIAD
campus. Visit the Career Services Department, Room R45 on the River Level,
where you can receive off-campus employment postings that are updated daily.
Additional information such as web sites, newspapers, and library resources
is also available.
What are common places of employment or types of off-campus jobs?
Cinemas, Coffee Shops, Galleries, Hotels, Museums, Restaurants, Theatres, and
Retail Stores such as Art Supplies, Books, Clothing, Electronic, Music,
Shoes, and Sporting Goods. A specific listing of such businesses is
available in the business database on the MIAD library computers. After you
have searched the listings, we encourage you to approach the businesses or
call to find out if you may submit an application.
What other sources are available to help in my off-campus job search?
Internet web site: Http://www.blinkpro.com/members/miadcareers Click
on the "General Job Search and Career sites" folder and the "Milwaukee and
Local Job Search Sites" folder for a variety of job search sites as well as
employment agency and newspaper sites.
ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT A high percentage of the jobs
available on-campus require students to be eligible for the Federal
Work-Study program. However, there are certain jobs that do not require FWS
eligibility.
For students who want to get a job on campus:
What is the Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program? The
Federal Work-Study Program provides need-based financial aid to students
that allows them to earn money by working part-time on MIAD's campus.
Students are paid monthly; their pay is not applied to their tuition bill.
When a student is eligible for FWS, his or her chances of being hired
on-campus are increased.
Who is eligible for FWS? Not all students are eligible
for FWS, because it is a government program offered to students exhibiting
financial need. To find out if you are eligible to participate in this
program, you must apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students who file the FAFSA will receive
an award letter. This letter will indicate FWS eligibility and the amount
that can be potentially earned during the academic year.
What types of jobs are available on-campus? On-campus
jobs are available in a number of departments throughout the MIAD community.
They include: Galleries, Computer Labs, Library, Art Supply Store, Student
Union and Cafe, Dining Room, Maintenance, Museum, Residence Hall, Learning
Resource Center, Reception Desk, Printmaking, Photography, 3-D, Sculpture
Labs, Career Services, Financial Aid, Admissions, Public Relations,
Institutional Advancement, Campus Life, Continuing Education, Special
Programs, Pre-College and others.
Why is on-campus work so beneficial? On-campus work is
beneficial because of the workplace being right at MIAD and the flexibility
of scheduling. Students work between 5 and 20 hours each week, and they may
be employed in more than one on-campus department. Another added benefit of
working on the MIAD campus is the development of professional relationships
with other students, faculty, and staff. Students also gain experience and
knowledge working in a department that may relate to their interests and/or
major of study.
How do I get a job on-campus? Find out what on-campus
jobs are available through the information posted in the Career Services
area in Room 45 on the River level. Applications are available in Room 45
in the Career area or directly from the on-campus supervisor in the
department where you would like to work. Apply and interview directly with
the appropriate supervisor as indicated in the job postings. (Please bring
two forms of identification with you.) Contact the Student Employment
Coordinator with any questions and to verify your FWS eligibility.
How do I get paid? Paychecks will be available on the
28th of every month from the Student Employment Coordinator in Room 45 on
the River Level. Direct deposit of checks into a checking or savings
account is available. Ask the Student Employment Coordinator for a direct
deposit form.
Will I be taxed on my FWS earnings? Yes, you will be
taxed on FWS earnings.
I received a FWS award. Do I have to work on campus?
No you do not. Students may decline their FWS award.
Will all students who want on-campus employment get an on-campus job?
Unfortunately the demand for on-campus jobs is high. We can not guarantee an
on-campus job to all students who receive FWS eligibility or want
employment. We encourage students to be open with their options. Students
who are willing to work in a variety of departments will have a better
chance of securing an on-campus job.
For students who have a job on campus:
When are timesheets due? Timesheets are due to the
Student Employment Coordinator on the 15th of each month, unless the 15th
falls on a weekend. In that case, the timesheets are due the previous Friday.
What do I do with my timesheet once the pay period is completed?
Sign your timesheet, total your hours, and turn the timesheet in to your
on-campus supervisor. Your supervisor will review the timesheet and turn in
it to the Student Employment Coordinator for processing.
When do I get paid? Paychecks are available on the
28th of each month, unless the 28th falls on a weekend. In that case,
paychecks are available on the previous Friday.
How do I get my paycheck? Students can pick up
paychecks from the Student Employment Coordinator during regular business
hours. The Student Employment Coordinator's office is located in room R45
on the River Level.
How do I change the address on my paycheck? Change of
address forms are available at the Reception desk on the River Level. Once
the form is completed, it will circulate to all of the necessary offices.
Can I sign up for direct deposit of my check into my bank account?
Yes, students may sign up for direct deposit. Visit the Student Employment
Coordinator's office to obtain a form. The forms are located on the wall
outside of the Student Employment Coordinator's office in room R45. Turn in
the completed form to the Student Employment Coordinator. Direct deposit
will start one to two pay periods after the form is turned in. Students
must still pick up a pay stub from the Student Employment Coordinator on the
regular payday.
How many hours can I work per week? Students can work
no more than 25 hours per week.
Can I apply for another job on-campus? Yes, students
can apply for additional on-campus jobs as long as they do not work over 25
hours per week.
Information from Career Services for both On and Off-Campus Employment
is available in the MIAD library and Room R45.
