One way to make a little bit of money for your college expenses and get real life work experience is to find a job on campus. You'll find quite a few interesting opportunities right on your campus that can look great on a future resume and will give you a bit of cash to pay for what you need, when you need it.

Benefits of a Campus Job

Getting a job on your college campus carries with it a few benefits: * No travel time: Means you can almost always schedule work between classes and immediately before or after. It's the ultimate job convenience. * A way to get involved in campus life: Clubs aren't for everyone. For students that are strapped for cash and time, getting a job on campus is yet another way to get involved and to be an active member of the academic community. * Pursue your interests and goals: In some cases, you may be able to get a job in the department in which you are majoring as a receptionist or assistant. Check with the department head or your advisor for even the smallest job opportunity.

Common Types of On-Campus Jobs

Most college and university campuses feature common types of jobs usually available to students.

Tutoring

If you are skilled in a particular field, why not offer your services on campus as a tutor? Opportunities are open in many departments and through the library. Also check with your campus Academic Assistance office. Tutors have an edge: they get to apply their skills, meet and help peers and earn cash.

Campus Resident Advisor Another way to really connect with your campus and to make some money is to serve as a resident advisor. You will live in the dorms alongside other students and answer their questions, show them around campus and make sure they abide by the rules. RAs are a lot like camp counselors, only on campus.

Food Services

Food service jobs may seem lackluster, but it can be rewarding to those that have done it. And, hey, it's potential cash income. Foodservice is a great preparatory 'course' for life, and the pay on campus is usually pretty decent.

Grant Jobs

If you have qualified for a Federal Work-Study program you'll be eligible to work a certain number of hours per week at a campus job, but your income will have to go towards paying your education. Federal Work-Study and on-campus grant jobs vary. Jobs are everywhere on college campuses, you just have to be willing to look. If you want a little extra cash in your pocket before it comes time to pay another tuition bill, start looking for employment now. And any work that you do becomes work experience on your resume, so make it count. Students can earn at least $7.5/hour from part-time jobs and earn a little bit of a raise each semester.