Student Employee Highlight
Meet Drew Doty!
Drew is a senior majoring in Religious Studies who works as a student employee with Central Receiving. His job consists of delivering packages around campus and assisting staff in the warehouse. Drew says about his job: “My supervisors are great, I honestly could not have asked for better. I think my favorite part of working here though is my deliveries. It is great to get to see so many different people every day and to be working outside. Because I am scheduled for ten hours a week, this job has also forced me to manage my time better between school, water skiing, and work. I think this is a great skill to take with me when I leave Rollins.”
Welcome to the Office of Student Employment!
We are dedicated to helping students find jobs on campus and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences. We believe that having an on-campus job (either Rollins Employment or Work Study) helps students become more involved with the Rollins community, provides valuable work experience, and helps build transferable skills and habits that will benefit future career options. Moreover, it pays!
This website will be your resource for finding out about new jobs, understanding the steps that you must take before working, and other helpful information. We look forward to helping you get the most out of your on-campus employment experience.
Benefits of On-Campus Employment:
- Getting paid!
- Practicing professional behavior and learning how organizations function
- Gaining the work-related experience that employers value and strengthening your candidacy for after-graduation jobs
- Achieving personal growth and building confidence as you take on new challenges
- Practicing employment interviewing skills and going through the hiring process
- Experiencing being an independent learner
- Learning to balance multiple roles and responsibilities (i.e. student/worker)
- Supervisors can be a source for letters of recommendation
- Gaining skills that employers value:
- Strong work ethic
- Teamwork skills (works well with others)
- Analytical skills
- Initiative
- Problem solving skills
- Written communication skills
- Interpersonal skills (relating well to others)
- Computer skills
- Flexibility/adaptability
Source: Job Outlook 2011, National Association of Colleges and Employers
