Wadena On-Campus Student Jobs
M State students can find convenient employment right on our Wadena campus. Some jobs are open to work-study students, while others are open to all students. Jobs open to all students are marked **.
Working on campus is a great way to gain experience, provide a service to M State, and earn while you learn in a flexible and supportive work environment tied to the academic calendar. You can earn $17 an hour for up to 10 hours of work per week and win prizes by participating in fun activities to learn employment skills.
How to Apply
- View the available jobs on the campus where you wish to work
- Read through additional application instructions below
- Click "Apply Now" to apply to as many jobs as you would like to be considered for
- Jobs with ** are available to everyone regardless of financial aid status
Wadena Campus Jobs
- Determine eligibility by completing the online FAFSA form and check financial aid status through SpartanNet.
- Review job descriptions for your desired campus and determine which jobs are of interest to you. You may be considered for more than one job. Jobs marked with a double asterisk (**) are open to everyone, regardless of financial aid status.
- Fill out the application ("Apply Now" button, above) as completely as possible so hiring managers can understand your skillset, experience, and availability. You can apply for multiple jobs on one campus with one application.
- Your financial aid status will be verified by the Financial Aid Office. If eligible, your application will be forwarded to hiring managers for each job for which you applied.
- Hiring managers will contact you set sent up an interview if your application matches their need.
- If you're selected, your hiring manager will help you complete the necessary employment forms and will provide orientation and training for your new job. You will be asked to review the On-Campus Student Employee Guide, sign a contract of understanding, complete employment forms, and complete safety training.
- You'll have the opportunity to engage in “Minute to Win It” activities throughout the semester to learn valuable employment skills and win prizes.
Details
- Applications open Aug. 1 for fall semester
- You may apply/reapply for the next semester once you have registered and have an established class schedule
- Completing an application does not guarantee on-campus student employment
- Campus employers will interview and hire students according to fit and availability for positions
- Some jobs may fill, but hiring supervisors will keep your application on file for the current semester in case an opening becomes available
Campus
Wadena
Job location
Various
Funding source
Work Study eligible (requires completing FASFA to determine eligibility)
Hours/week
Up to 10 hours per week based on demand, funds available, and student eligibility
Duration
Academic year – First and/or second semesters
Supervisor
Please contact the instructor you would like to assist before applying.
Description and desired qualities
- Provide general support for faculty within a specific department with a variety of tasks including but not limited to making copies, evaluating student work, assisting students in labs, organizing supplies and materials, helping to arrange field trips, assisting with setup and takedown for events, and managing databases and processing information
- Other tasks specific to the faculty and department as assigned
Qualifications
- Faculty will determine experience level and software/skill proficiencies required
- Good customer service skills with the ability to work with a variety of students, faculty, employers, and other stakeholders
- Students must be able trustworthy, motivated, and be willing to take direction
- Students must be self-sufficient with the ability to work independently on multiple assigned tasks with minimal supervision
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
This position cannot be used to gain internship credit.
Related career readiness competencies
This job will provide opportunities to learn and practice multiple career readiness competencies specifically related to those highlighted. Students need not have previous experience in these competencies to apply.
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Technology
Campus
Wadena
Job location
Campus Store – N45
Funding source
Work Study eligible (requires completing FASFA to determine eligibility)
Hours/week
Up to 10 hours per week based on funds available and student eligibility
Duration
Academic year – First and/or second semesters. Early August start is possible.
Supervisor
Britanie Rentz
218.631.7819
Description and desired qualities
- Operate a cash register, credit card machine, and computer
- Accept and process payments accurately with ability to count back change
- Unpack, check in, price and display merchandise
- Pack merchandise for outgoing shipments
- Check in, label and sort incoming packages
- Check food items and rotate stock
- Maintain store appearance by straightening, sorting, cleaning, and restocking
- Assist customers in finding merchandise
- Participate as a team member to complete other duties that may arise
- Fill book orders at the fulfillment center, as needed
Qualifications
- Must be able to lift and handle heavy packages up to 50+ lbs.
- Good customer service skills serve a variety of customers
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Honesty in handing merchandise and financial transactions
Related career readiness competencies
This job will provide opportunities to learn and practice multiple career readiness competencies specifically related to those highlighted. Students need not have previous experience in these competencies to apply.
- Communication
- Equity and inclusion
- Professionalism
Campus
Wadena
Job Location
Campus Cupboard, M27
Funding source
Work Study eligible (requires completing FASFA to determine eligibility) OR M State department budget not requiring financial aid eligibility
Hours/week
Up to 10 hours per week based on funds available and student eligibility OR M State department budget not requiring financial aid eligibility
Up to 20 hours may be available depending on volume of work and funding
Duration
Academic year – First and/or second semesters
Supervisor
Lori Hinrichs
218.846.3687
Description and desired qualities
The food pantry assistant provides support to the overall operation of the campus cupboard. This position is ideal for anyone considering a career in public service or looking for ways to give back to their campus or community. Duties include:
- Support operations and overall mission of campus cupboard food pantry
- Greet students visiting the campus cupboard and offer support with selecting items
- Assist students visiting the pantry by explaining process and informing them about handouts available for community/campus resources
- Stock and replenish food/supply items on shelves and in refrigerator/freezer
- Maintain a clean and inviting space for students to access which includes cleaning counter space, shelving, inside fridge and freezer
- Communicate inventory needs and recommendations
- Collect donations from the campus community
- Provide training/orientation of campus cupboard operations to volunteers
Qualifications
- Must be able to work independently and represent the M State Campus Cupboard in a professional manner
- Good customer service skills with the ability to work with a wide variety of patrons
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Must be able to lift boxes, canned items, and packages up to 25 pounds
Related career readiness competencies
This job will provide opportunities to learn and practice multiple career readiness competencies specifically related to those highlighted. Students need not have previous experience in these competencies to apply.
- Career and self-development
- Communication
- Equity and inclusion
- Professionalism
Campus
Wadena
Job location
Facilities Department
Funding source
Work Study eligible (requires completing FASFA to determine eligibility)
Hours/week
Up to 10 hours per week based on funds available and student eligibility
Duration
Academic year – First and/or second semesters
Supervisor
Charles (Chuck) Loreth
Phone: 218.631.7906
Description and desired qualities
- Cleaning and maintaining offices, classrooms, and public spaces, including vacuuming, dusting, scrubbing floors, cleaning restrooms, and emptying trash
- Assist in room set-up/teardown for events
- Help with light groundskeeping tasks including picking up litter and debris, shoveling sidewalks, and general maintenance of outdoor areas near entrances
Qualifications
- Ability to perform manual labor, heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds), and standing for long periods of time
- Display good teamworking skills and dependability
- Must be able to complete tasks without supervision
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Related career readiness competencies
This job will provide opportunities to learn and practice multiple career readiness competencies specifically related to those highlighted. Students need not have previous experience in these competencies to apply.
- Communication
- Teamwork
Campus
Wadena
Job location
Library
Funding source
Work Study eligible only (requires completing FASFA to determine eligibility)
Hours/week
Up to 10 hours per week based on funds available and student eligibility
Duration
Academic year – First and/or second semesters
Supervisor
Diane Wuollet, academic specialist
Phone: 218.631.7865
Description and desired qualifications
- Assist the librarian and academic specialists with the daily operation of the library and provide library services to students, faculty and staff
- Perform check-in/check-out of materials
- Shelve and organize materials in a pre-established order
- Physically prepare new materials for circulation, repair old items when necessary and process items to be withdrawn from the collection
- Demonstrate the use of databases
- Maintain the library facility such as dusting, arranging tables and chairs
- Provide some support with office tasks (i.e. answering the telephone)
- Help users operate library equipment such as computers and printers
Qualifications
- Good customer service skills with the ability to work with a variety of patrons
- Basic computer skills (working knowledge of Microsoft Word, using web browsers and navigating websites)
- Proficient in the English language, both written and oral
- Must be in good academic standing and enrolled in at least 6 credits
- Ability to lift five-pound objects above the head
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Related career readiness competencies
This job will provide opportunities to learn and practice multiple career readiness competencies specifically related to those highlighted. Students need not have previous experience in these competencies to apply.
- Communication
- Equity and inclusion
- Professionalism
- Technology
Campus
Wadena
Job location
Student Affairs/Enrollment
Funding source
Work Study eligible (requires completing FASFA to determine eligibility)
Hours/week
Up to 10 hours per week based on demand, funds available, and student eligibility
Duration
Academic year – First and/or second semesters
Supervisor
Katie Anderson, enrollment manager
218.631.7818
Description and desired qualities
- Engage with prospective students, families, groups, and community members to lead campus tours while providing basic information and answering questions about the campus and majors/programs
- Assist with recruitment, enrollment, community engagement, and other events throughout the semester
- Provide prospective student outreach including phone calls, email messages, and mailings
- Periodically staff Student Services desk, answering phone calls and assisting students and patrons
- Assist students and visitors to navigate M State website and SpartanNet
- Complete clerical tasks such as making copies, assembling folders, etc.
- Work on projects for Student Affairs staff members
Qualifications
- Oral communication skills
- Customer service skills with the ability to work with a wide variety of patrons
- Friendly, with professional demeanor to represent self and M State and to make others feel welcome
- Reliable and punctual
- Knowledge and navigation of M State resources, website, SpartanNet
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Related career readiness competencies
This job will provide opportunities to learn and practice multiple career readiness competencies specifically related to those highlighted. Students need not have previous experience in these competencies to apply.
- Communication
- Equity and inclusion
- Leadership
- Professionalism
Campus
Wadena
Job location
Library
Funding source
Work Study eligible (requires completing FASFA to determine eligibility) OR M State department budget not requiring financial aid eligibility
Hours/week
Starting at four hours, but up to 10 hours per week based on demand, funds available, and student eligibility
Duration
Academic year – First and/or second semesters
Supervisor
Diane Wuollet, academic specialist
218.631.7865
Description and desired qualities
- Tutor students in area of expertise as titled in this job description individually or in small group settings
- Help students to understand course content which may have been taught in class
- Use resources and examples to illustrate concepts
- Encourage effective study skills so students can become confident and independent learners who know how and where to find answers and information
Qualifications
- College letter grade of “B” or higher in subject matter to be tutored
- Demonstrated ability in specified academic area
- Uphold high standards of academic honesty and confidentiality when interacting with students and their work
- Basic computer skills (working knowledge of Microsoft Word, using web browsers and navigating websites)
- Proficient in the English language, both written and oral
- A recommendation or reference from at least one faculty member in content area or other professional, such as an academic advisor
- Good customer service skills with the ability to work with a variety of students
Related career readiness competencies
This job will provide opportunities to learn and practice multiple career readiness competencies specifically related to those highlighted. Students need not have previous experience in these competencies to apply.
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Equity and inclusion
- Technology
Campus
Wadena
Job location
Library
Funding source
Work Study eligible (requires completing FASFA to determine eligibility) OR M State department budget not requiring financial aid eligibility
Hours/week
Starting at four hours, but up to 10 hours per week based on demand, funds available, and student eligibility
Duration
Academic year – First and/or second semesters
Supervisor
Diane Wuollet, academic specialist
218.631.7865
Description and desired qualities
- Tutor students in area of expertise as titled in this job description individually or in small group settings
- Help students to understand course content which may have been taught in class
- Use resources and examples to illustrate concepts
- Encourage effective study skills so students can become confident and independent learners who know how and where to find answers and information
Qualifications
- College letter grade of “B” or higher in subject matter to be tutored
- Demonstrated ability in specified academic area
- Uphold high standards of academic honesty and confidentiality when interacting with students and their work
- Basic computer skills (working knowledge of Microsoft Word, using web browsers and navigating websites)
- Proficient in the English language, both written and oral
- A recommendation or reference from at least one faculty member in content area or other professional, such as an academic advisor
- Good customer service skills with the ability to work with a variety of students
Related career readiness competencies
This job will provide opportunities to learn and practice multiple career readiness competencies specifically related to those highlighted. Students need not have previous experience in these competencies to apply.
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Equity and inclusion
- Technology
Campus
Wadena
Job location
Library
Funding source
Work Study eligible (requires completing FASFA to determine eligibility) OR M State department budget not requiring financial aid eligibility
Hours/week
Starting at four hours, but up to 10 hours per week based on demand, funds available, and student eligibility
Duration
Academic year – First and/or second semesters
Supervisor
Diane Wuollet, academic specialist
218.631.7865
Description and desired qualities
- Tutor students in area of expertise as titled in this job description individually or in small group settings
- Help students to understand course content which may have been taught in class
- Use resources and examples to illustrate concepts
- Encourage effective study skills so students can become confident and independent learners who know how and where to find answers and information
Qualifications
- College letter grade of “B” or higher in subject matter to be tutored
- Demonstrated ability in specified academic area
- Uphold high standards of academic honesty and confidentiality when interacting with students and their work
- Basic computer skills (working knowledge of Microsoft Word, using web browsers and navigating websites)
- Proficient in the English language, both written and oral
- A recommendation or reference from at least one faculty member in content area or other professional, such as an academic advisor
- Good customer service skills with the ability to work with a variety of students
Related career readiness competencies
This job will provide opportunities to learn and practice multiple career readiness competencies specifically related to those highlighted. Students need not have previous experience in these competencies to apply.
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Equity and inclusion
- Technology
Campus
Wadena
Job location
Library
Funding source
Work Study eligible (requires completing FASFA to determine eligibility) OR M State department budget not requiring financial aid eligibility
Hours/week
Starting at four hours, but up to 10 hours per week based on demand, funds available, and student eligibility
Duration
Academic year – First and/or second semesters
Supervisor
Diane Wuollet, academic specialist
218.631.7865
Description and desired qualities
- Tutor students in area of expertise as titled in this job description individually or in small group settings in the library
- Help students to understand course content which may have been taught in class
- Use resources and examples to illustrate concepts
- Encourage effective study skills so students can become confident and independent learners who know how and where to find answers and information
Qualifications
- College letter grade of “B” or higher in subject matter to be tutored
- Demonstrated ability in specified academic area
- Uphold high standards of academic honesty and confidentiality when interacting with students and their work
- Basic computer skills (working knowledge of Microsoft Word, using web browsers and navigating websites)
- Proficient in the English language, both written and oral
- A recommendation or reference from at least one faculty member in content area or other professional, such as an academic advisor
- Good customer service skills with the ability to work with a variety of students
Related career readiness competencies
This job will provide opportunities to learn and practice multiple career readiness competencies specifically related to those highlighted. Students need not have previous experience in these competencies to apply.
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Equity and inclusion
- Technology
Campus
Wadena
Job location
Library
Funding source
Work Study eligible (requires completing FASFA to determine eligibility) OR M State department budget not requiring financial aid eligibility
Hours/week
Starting at four hours, but up to 10 hours per week based on demand, funds available, and student eligibility
Duration
Academic year – First and/or second semesters
Supervisor
Diane Wuollet, academic specialist
218.631.7865
Description and desired qualities
- Tutor students in area of expertise as titled in this job description individually or in small group settings
- Help students to understand course content which may have been taught in class
- Use resources and examples to illustrate concepts
- Encourage effective study skills so students can become confident and independent learners who know how and where to find answers and information
Qualifications
- College letter grade of “B” or higher in subject matter to be tutored
- Demonstrated ability in specified academic area
- Uphold high standards of academic honesty and confidentiality when interacting with students and their work
- Basic computer skills (working knowledge of Microsoft Word, using web browsers and navigating websites)
- Proficient in the English language, both written and oral
- A recommendation or reference from at least one faculty member in content area or other professional, such as an academic advisor
- Good customer service skills with the ability to work with a variety of students
Related career readiness competencies
This job will provide opportunities to learn and practice multiple career readiness competencies specifically related to those highlighted. Students need not have previous experience in these competencies to apply.
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Equity and inclusion
- Technology
