Student Employment: Cyr Hall

Tammy Delisle, Career Development and Student Employment Coordinator (834-8647)

Students’ learning experiences extend beyond the classroom. The Student Employment Program at the University of Maine at Fort Kent is designed to offer students the opportunity to develop beneficial work experience while attending classes. Students can contribute to their education fund, while learning skills that will benefit them in both the classroom and beyond.

Each year approximately 200 students are employed through the Student Employment Program. On-campus departments/offices hire students to work throughout the academic year and summer. UMFK requires supervisors and students to be aware of their responsibilities and encourages all to be active in making the employment experience a positive one.

The Career Services and Student Employment office located in Cyr Hall helps students find open work study positions, complete necessary paperwork and provides advice on professional work skills.

The three types of student employment at the University of Maine at Fort Kent are:

  • Federal Work Study
    This is a federally funded financial aid program, and is awarded as part of your overall financial aid package. To be considered for Federal Work Study positions, you must check the box on your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) that you are interested in a work study position.
  • University Work Study
    This is an on-campus work program funded by the University. Students who are not eligible for the federal work study program may be able to work under this program. Limited University work study funds are available.
  • Department Funded Employment
    This type of employment is offered to students with special skills and/or a level of knowledge needed (i.e. tutors) by a department. All funding for this position is the responsibility of the department hiring the students. Students need not be eligible for work study programs to apply.

Please visit the UMFK Student Employment website for an up-to date listing of available positions and to apply online.

Student Payroll Checks

Work-study payroll checks are distributed by mail or direct deposit every two weeks, according to the work-study payroll schedule available on the University portal under campus forms, student employment.