Student Tax Resources

We cannot offer legal tax advice, but the Student Employment Office can answer questions regarding student employment on campus and federal work-study. We are happy to provide you links and resources for tax information. Please see below for answers to common tax related questions: When is the deadline to file taxes? The deadline to file …

Email Etiquette

When talking to your boss, professors, or other working professionals, you likely speak in a more professional and formal manner than you would with your friends or peers. This is just as true for email communication as it is for in person interaction. But how do you convey yourself in a professional way through email? …

WE’RE HIRING

View the job posting below or on Port Triton! Description The Career Center, Student Employment Office is seeking a highly motivated student to help maintain our Triton Worker Community for student employees on-campus.  We provide Student Workers with helpful hints and tips on being successful in their on campus job; information on trends in various …

The 12 Career Competencies

After graduation, employers will be looking for students who know how to utilize their talents, strengths, and interests. Within the job search, soft skills can be just as important as technical knowledge. That’s why working on-campus as a student worker isn’t “just a job”. Working on-campus can give you a basic skill set which can …

How can I use my work-study award off-campus? + WE’RE HIRING!

Many UC San Diego students receive federally funded work-study awards as part of their financial aid package.  The Career Center facilitates two work-study programs each year. These programs enable off-campus non-profit, governmental, community-based agencies and schools to hire students at a significant salary savings. The Non-Profit Partnership is federally funded by the government. These community …

Who is Student Employment?

Who is the Student Employment Office? The Student Employment Office is the Central Personnel Office for managing classification, compensation, polices, and employment relations for Casual/Restricted student employees on-campus. We connect students to on-campus employment opportunities which help prepare students for their future long term career goals. We assist approximately 170 on-campus departments in recruiting and …

Former Recruiters Share What You Need to Know for the Career Fairs

The four Associate Directors have over 50 years of combined experience in the recruitment and relationship management profession and are not new to helping people make the connections they need to succeed.

Hot Jobs Added for Fall

If you are looking for a job, now is the time to apply! In the fall, many departments are looking to fill open positions, replacing students who graduated during the spring and summer. Therefore, most departments on-campus are currently hiring. Our job board has 50+ jobs listed and Port Triton has many more. Check back …

Make summer work for you!

Are you one of the 11,000 students who are planning to be on campus this summer? Did you know there were that many students on campus during the months of July, August, and September? Don’t fall victim to the myth that campus closes after spring quarter. Students are here, and jobs are, too! Take advantage …

Deductions to your paycheck over summer?

Every employer is responsible for taking federal payroll taxes out of employee’s compensation for Social Security and Medicare. DCP is a qualified retirement plan and is the university equivalent to FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act). Students can be exempt from these taxes if they are registered for at least half-time (6 units at UCSD) AND …