Work in Student Life

Maximize your free time

Looking for things to do in your free time this summer? Consider working on campus! Student on-campus jobs can help you get to know fellow Buffs, build professional skills and gain experience.ÌýÌý

Become a tutor mentorÌýÌý

The Academic Success & Achievement Program (ASAP Tutoring) is hiring tutor mentors for the 2026-27 academic school year.ÌýÌý

ASAP provides free small group tutoring and one-on-one tutoring to all first-year students and any student living on campus, including new transfer students and Bear Creek residents.

On-Campus Student Job & Professional Experience Fair ÌýÌý

Aug. 25 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | UMC Ballroom

Looking to build your resume and gain real-world experience? Stop by this fair and connect with departments offering:Ìý

  • Hourly and work-study jobsÌý
  • Internships and research projectsÌý
  • Mentorship and volunteeringÌý
  • Skill-building certificatesÌý
  • Entrepreneurship opportunitiesÌý

Whether you’re undergrad or grad, this event is your chance to find roles that match your interests, or even your major.Ìý

The Student Employee ExperienceÌý

More than 2,000 students work in the Division of Student Life, with job roles ranging from peer mentoring to event planning to social media content creation and university operations. Student employees directly contribute to the success of our campus community—and you can be a part of this team.Ìý

Whatever your goals or interests are, there’s a job for you in Student Life.

Many departments hire students to help plan events and activities for Buffs throughout the year. You can gain skills while creating opportunities for students to make new connections, have fun and get more involved on campus.Ìý

Some campus jobs may align with your future career plans, including roles in marketing, education, fitness instruction, community outreach and more. Take advantage of these opportunities to build technical skills and expand your network.Ìý

Front desk positions, food service and customer service roles often mean you can create positive experiences for campus community members. These roles also have flexible scheduling and accommodations during busy times, like finals.

Peer mentors, tutors and personal trainers work one-on-one or in small groups to help Buffs achieve a specific goal. In these student-employee roles, you can make a difference while gaining experience for your resume.

Front desk job

Explore Student Life jobs like these:

  • Working at the Rec Center as an intramural sports official, lifeguard or fitness instructor.
  • Becoming a peer tutor in the Academic Success and Achievement Program (ASAP).
  • Joining the Peers Educating and Empowering Peers (PEEPs) team in the Center for Inclusion and Social Change.
  • Planning events in the Center for Student Involvement.
  • Helping campus community members get home safely as a driver/dispatcher for CU NightRide.Ìý

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