Student Employment Resources

Each year, LMU employs over 2600 students through the Student Employment Program in part-time jobs on campus. It is the goal of Student Employment Services to support faculty and staff supervisors as vital partners in the employment experience of LMU students.

Research shows that employment is an important factor in student retention. Students who work are more likely to complete a degree and those who work moderate hours (10-20 hours/week) learn to manage their time better which can lead to improved academic performance.

Your role as a supervisor is critical to the management and development of one of our community’s most important resources: our student work force.

All student employment forms and resources that you and your student will need may be found on Manegate under the Manager’s Tool Kit in the HR tab.

Fun Facts 

• LMU first year students have indicated that student employment has helped them to manage their time better in college.
• They have also indicated that student employment contributes to their awareness of campus resources and understanding of university offices.
• 85% of the 2007 Academic Award recipients worked in the student employment program.
• 94% of the 2007 Student Service and Leadership Award recipients worked in the student employment program.
• In addition to providing financial assistance for a student’s college education, student employment offers skill development, practical knowledge to add to the classroom environment and contributes to the overall college experience.
• Through student employment, students can make real connections with faculty, staff and peers, and work in an academically supportive work environment.
• Students may find job opportunities at LionJobs and at the Student Employment Job Fair.
• Financial aid is not a requirement to work on campus. On campus employment opportunities are available in both work study and non-work study positions.