At college your primary focus is getting your degree and pursuing classes that interest you. However, at Oberlin there’s a plethora of other things to do: performances, clubs, sports, school sponsored events, trivia night, among many others. Of course, you can also have a job! It can be really nice having a bit of extra money to spend on events or dinners out with friends. To that end, I wanted to discuss having a job on campus. Where to find them, how feasible it is having a job, and a few examples of jobs my friends and I have had.
One of the best places to find work is on the Oberlin job site. Here, various offices and departments regularly post job opportunities specifically for student workers. Whether you want to work as a portrait model, a peer tutor, or a barista at Azariah’s, there is sure to be something that interests you. It’s also very doable to have a job without sacrificing academics. Your on-campus employer recognizes that you are a student first and foremost, and often allows for a schedule that is flexible according to your classes. Here are a few anecdotes about jobs on campus!
Me! I found my job as a blogger through a poster I spotted in the science center! Oberlin loves using posters, and you’ll often find bulletin boards splattered with them across campus. Be sure to take a peek for opportunities like events, club meetings, or in this case, a job posting! I have never felt that my classes or studying has been compromised by having a job. It’s nice to keep busy and have a bit of extra money for exploring restaurants around town and saving for after college.
Chloe B. Chloe works in the Allen Memorial Art Museum as a student assistant for academic programs. She’s been working there a little over a year and conducts research for the art pieces used when classes visit the museum. She found the job on the Oberlin job site, and found the application process to be pretty straightforward. The museum created her work schedule based around her academic schedule and Chloe told me they have been flexible if there are circumstances that might cause her to miss work such as studying, interviews, or office hours. Her goal is to work in museum education in the future, so having this experience in college is invaluable.
Mackenzie. Mackenzie works as an education programs student tutor. Twice a week she assists a middle school teacher with math class, helping students comprehend as they approach their classwork. Like most students, she found this job on the Oberlin job posting website. She was able to choose which two days she wanted to work, and loves being able to make some extra money for when she goes into Crocker Park (a nearby mall)!
I hope these examples prove just how many jobs are available for students at Oberlin, and how many of them are useful to developing professional and academic goals.
