The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Tydings Hall, home to the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, and the Geary F. Eppley Recreation Center. (Taneen Momeni, Daryl Perry, Joe Ryan/The Diamondback)
Pay for hourly wage jobs for undergraduate students at the University of Maryland ranged from $12.50 per hour to $25 an hour, according to 2022 student wage records acquired by The Diamondback.
Students work in different departments across this university, including at Eppley Recreation Center, The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center and in department offices, among others.
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As a ticket office representative, students take count of everyone who walks into the Clarice and help usher for various events. This job was paid $13 per hour in 2022.
Sometimes, the Clarice can be quiet, but when there’s an event, ushers have the opportunity to sit in for the performances and experience the performing arts community, said Manny Fitsum, a junior kinesiology major.
“You might have some moments where there’ll be a big rush, a big crowd, but like almost everyone’s got your back, ” Fitsum said. “Some of the best conversations I’ve had have been after going through a huge rush.”
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When it comes to ushering events, the schedule is flexible, Fitsum said. A lot of shifts are dependent on what shows are available.
Ushering an event at the Clarice is about hospitality and making people feel welcome, Fitsum said. It’s what someone would expect at any other performance arts hall.
Lizzy Blake, a senior operations management and business analytics and information systems major, is a ticket office representative at the Clarice. She also provides customer service for the people who enter the building.
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Blake took last semester off for marching band and said her boss was welcoming when she wanted to work at the Clarice this semester.
When asked what stands out about working at the Clarice, Blake said, “just the incredible community… we all kind of look out for each other.”
Student peer advisors who work at the Feller Center at the behavioral and social science college act as a mediator between students and advisors in the college. They work to understand and simplify problems students are looking to solve and translate that to advisors. This job paid $13 per hour in 2022.
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Students often come in after or at the end of scheduling deadlines and need an appointment, which is difficult because advisors don’t always make exceptions, according to Steven Meadows, a senior psychology major.
If students come in three or four days past a deadline, senior peer advisors, like Meadows, have to figure out what the student can do if they can’t meet with an advisor.
“But on the flip side, it’s can be very rewarding, ” Meadows said. “It’s nice to see that I am making a difference and helping students.”
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As a student peer advisor, it’s very informative as a student to know how to register for classes and learn how to schedule classes for an academic plan, Nana Buachie, a sophomore psychology major, said.
“Being aware of all the advisors and the input they have in terms of [these majors is] a pretty good benefit, ” Buachie said. “I work … closely to the people that I would need help with regardless of whether I worked here or not.”
North Campus facilities staff at Eppley Recreation Center are the first faces people usually see when entering the building. These staff provide customer service, enforce admission policies and manage equipment, according to University Recreation and Wellness.
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Sophomore microbiology major Makenzie Hopkins is part of Eppley’s North Campus facilities staff, and her starting pay was $15.40 per hour. She said staff members work at least two shifts per week. Week shifts are two and a half hours long and weekend shifts are about four hours, Hopkins said.
Eppley Recreation Center personal trainers provide coaching and exercise programs to individuals and small groups. They usually work about five to eight hours per week. Personal trainers for individuals make a starting pay of $21.75 per session and small group personal trainers make a starting pay of $25.25 per session, according to RecWell.
To qualify for the position, you must have a personal training certification from an NCCA-accredited organization, the ability to obtain a CPR and First Aid certification and the ability to lift 45 pounds, according to RecWell.
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When senior kinesiology major and personal trainer Caroline Macdonald gets a client, she creates a schedule to meet the clients goals based on their fitness level.
Senior information systems major Manoel Fangmo, a personal trainer at Eppley, takes his clients through a warm-up routine, lifting session, high intensity interval training workout and cool down stretch. The routine usually takes an hour, he said.
Working as an Eppley personal trainer is enlightening, Fangmo said. Fangmo has been lifting weights for eight years and said fitness has transformed his life.
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“Not only are you sharing knowledge with your clients, you also learn a lot from them. And you learn how to talk to people, how to motivate people and how to be there for people, ” Fangmo said.
Macdonald has experience in physical therapy and high-level strength conditioning. She trains clients who may have a specialized need, such as a problem with their overhead motion or a gait pattern.
“I really enjoy doing this, ” Macdonald said. “Those benefits of being able to help people and them reaching their goals and gaining confidence is really rewarding.”There are lots of great paid opportunities for students on and around the University of Maryland campus! There is not currently one central website with all of the openings, so you’ll have to look in a few different places. Start with the resources below, but keep your eyes and ears open to explore many more options!
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If you are interested in working on campus, consider starting your search by exploring the places that generally hire a lot of students each year.
Federal Work-Study is a federally funded employment program available to both undergraduate and graduate students who have financial need. Guidelines for federal work study, Office of Student Financial Aid. Many campus departments encourage applications from students on the Federal Work-Study program. If you receive FWS as a part of your financial aid packet, you should definitely check their website for postings of part-time employment opportunities. If you do not know for sure if you have it (or are not sure if you qualify for it) you should check with the Office of Student Financial Aid to inquire.
Locate Hidden Openings: Many UMD academic and campus departments employ students. Many times, these openings are spread by word of mouth and NOT posted anywhere. The best way to find out about an opening in a department on campus is to ask! Try walking into an office you find interesting (maybe start with your major’s academic office) and say something like:
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Greetings, my name is _______. I am a ______ major and would love to work in this office because ________. Is the person in charge of hiring student employees available to speak with me?
Working at a research center is also a great way to gain skills and earn money. There are over 200 research centers on or just off campus at the University of Maryland.
Decide which one you find interesting and explore their websites or call the lab supervisor (i.e. the contact information is usually listed on the website) to find out about openings.
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Many local businesses employ UMD students! Restaurants are a big hirer and offer weekend/evening shift options, for example. Broaden your search by exploring openings off-campus (i.e. Snagajob.com , Uloop.com or indeed.com ) . You can also look at each organization’s websites to review openings, but the most efficient way to find out if someone is hiring is to walk into the store, restaurant, or office and ASK! Not sure what to say?
Hi, my name is ______. I am a student at the University of Maryland and I am looking for a part-time job. I would love to work here because ______. Who is the best person to speak to here about your current or projected openings?
Gigs are short term experiences that revolve around your current skills, time, or resources. A gig can be used as an avenue for social impact, an outlet to express creative talents, or just a way to diversify your income stream as a student.
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Defined: A gig economy is an environment in which temporary positions are common and organizations contract with independent workers for short-term engagements. A study by Intuit predicted that by 2020, 40 percent of American workers would be independent contractors.
START A BUSINESS: The UMD Innovation Gateway offers many resources: There are classes, programs, clubs, consulting groups, maker spaces, hackathons, accelerators, internships, mentors, pitch competitions, online networks, funding, and more. If you have a fearless idea, you can launch it at UMD.
Interested in reading more? Review Getting started as a Freelancer/Contractor, by job-hunt or the These are the highest-paying side hustles article by Make ItBeing employed during the academic year or over summer or winter breaks is a great way to earn extra money, build a professional network, and gain valuable job experience that can transfer into your desired career goals. Whether you choose to take on a
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