On-Campus Jobs
International students in an academic program who are enrolled full-time and in good academic standing are eligible to work on-campus for up to 20 hours per week during the academic year, and up to 40 hours per week (determined by employer) during vacation and holiday breaks when not enrolled. Academic English students are not eligible for on-campus employment, per university policy.
Listings of on-campus jobs can be found in several locations. Students should set up an account on Lion Jobs to be able to look through and apply to job listings. The university food service company is Compass Chartwell. They hire employees directly. You can see their job listings here on their website. Talk to other students who work on campus for advice in connecting with an employer.
These jobs are competitive and limited in number. Visit the UNA Career Center (2nd floor of Collier Library) to help you prepare your resume and to practice interviewing skills.
*You cannot apply for a Social Security Number (SSN) until you have a job offer.
The process is as follows:
- The on-campus employer will make an offer of employment to the student.
- The employer will contact UNA Human Resources (for students working directly with UNA or Compass Chartwell) OR provide a letter of employment (for students at Panda Express)
- UNA Human Resources will notify International Student Services at oiaservices@una.edu.
- International Student Services will prepare two letters and invite student to a meeting.
- The student picks up the letters and has a meeting to review procedures and requirements.
- The student will take the two letters to the Social Security Administration and apply for a U.S. Social Security Number*.
- Social Security cards generally arrive within 10 to 15 business days.
- Once you receive the SSN, please contact your employer to complete hiring paperwork according to their process.