A big part of most students’ post-secondary experience is not limited to the bounds of lecture rooms. For many, acquiring hands-on job experience is not only needed to further career prospects but also for economic independence. For that reason, students need to know the available opportunities that exist on campus to gain valuable job experience while contributing to the community at large at Brock.
Until March 3rd, applications will be open for student jobs at BUSU, with positions offered on a full-time and part-time basis. The following are the current openings for full-time and part-time employment at BUSU, the application requirements and the fields of employment that they are relevant to.
Full-Time Student Executive Positions
Students who are interested in student advocacy and leadership will be able to apply for the four BUSU Student Executive Positions: President, Vice President External Affairs (VPEA), Vice President Student Services (VPSS), Vice President University Affairs (VPUA).
These positions run full-time (35 hours/week) from May 1st to April 30th, 2025 and candidates must have certain qualifications to be considered. These qualifications include being registered as an undergraduate student, having taken a minimum of one-half credit during the academic year of appointment, and one year experience in supervisory roles. Additionally, students must be at least 18 years of age and possess strong leadership, communication and project management skills.
Students interested in applying for any of the student executive roles must analyze the corresponding job descriptions and fill out the application form linked at the bottom of the documents. The application for executive roles entails a detailed description of education, volunteering and work experience, as well as position-specific questions of motivation for each role.
Part-time Student Positions
As for part-time positions, BUSU has openings for fourteen student roles, ranging across communications, advocacy, events and client service. In particular, these student job terms begin in August 2024 and end in March, 2025. As for the application process, each job posting outlines who the applications will be accepted by, which is relevant to keep in mind to ensure applications are received by the right personnel.
The job categories and roles available are as follows:
Customer Service and Food Service:
- General Brock Cashier
- Harvey’s Team Member
- Isaac’s Line Cook
- Isaac’s Service Staff
- Subway Sandwich Artist
- Extra Assistance Staff
Advocacy and Events:
- Street Team Member
- Food First Advocacy Coordinator
- Clubs Coordinator
- Policy Writer
Communications and Administration:
- BrockTV Producer
- Communications Coordinator
- Front Desk Coordinator
- Promotions Coordinator
To check application requirements, salary and hours of work, students must refer to the job descriptions for each individual position, as these factors vary depending on the role.
Whether you have years of work experience under your belt or not, on-campus employment can help prepare students for the workforce and future career aspirations, all while earning an income. Students who are interested in either part-time or full-time employment with BUSU should consider the available roles and apply before the deadline.
