National Student Employment Week

YOU MAKE IT WORK!

It would be hard to overstate the importance of student employee contributions to BGSU and the surrounding community! Take a few moments to read these testimonials of how employers have come to count on their student employees, and how the students have benefited from their work experience.

STUDENT EMPLOYEE TESTIMONIALS

I chose this job because I could attend classes and work very easily by being on campus. I love my job because I am surrounded by encouraging people that help, challenge and care about me. I am now able to better face challenges and I have gained valuable knowledge that will benefit me in my future career. I am so grateful that I chose to work there; it has truly enhanced my college experience!
Drew Peterson
Processing Assistant, Student Financial Aid

I have been working with Student Employment Services during my entire BGSU career — three years, beginning with the first week of freshman year. I hope to continue through graduation. I chose this job because the staff was passionate about their jobs and made the workplace a positive environment. I also enjoy spending time with my co-workers and other students, as well as having the opportunity to meet many different people. I hope to take away the passion and dedication to my work that I’ve experienced here.
Courtney Parson
Student Clerical I, Student Employment Services

I have been working in the Financial Aid office for almost a year and chose this job because I wanted to help other students to make wise decisions regarding their accounts at BGSU. I love being able to help others make good decisions for their future while encouraging them to work towards their goals. This job has helped me to understand the importance of planning out decisions and goals for a successful college career.
Kaitlyn Gorsuch
Receptionist, Firelands – Financial Aid

I chose this particular job because of the flexibility to work around my class schedule. It is also convenient that the office is open weekdays 8-5, leaving my weekends free. My favorite part about my job is being so involved with the campus. I am often running back and forth from the different departments here at Firelands, forming good friendships with the other workers. I have gained amazing people skills and learned many facts about the organization, which will stay with me and help me tremendously in years to come.
Kalynn Welch
Receptionist, Firelands – Admissions

I applied because I love the customer service aspect of the position, and have been part of the Outtakes/BGSU Dining Team for the past three years! Each day brings different challenges, which I like because I get to problem-solve and improvise. For me, the skills I have learned here, particularly as Clerical Assistant, are invaluable and have inspired me to go into Human Resources as a career.
Justin Roth
Shift Lead and Clerical Assistant, Dining Services

STUDENT EMPLOYER TESTIMONIALS

As the coordinator, I get the pleasure of meeting each one of our student workers, and I can honestly say that the caliber of our student employees is exceptional. They bring with them energy, professionalism and awareness of our institutional mission. Our student workers have proven to be effective spokespersons for our campus, representing the institution favorably in their interactions with prospective students, alumni, donors and faculty. Student employees are the face of Firelands, and their work is essential in carrying out the mission to enhance the lives of all that are friends of BGSU Firelands. THANK YOU for all the hard work you to do help us move forward!
Victoria Kontos
Assistant Director of Admissions & Scholarships, Firelands – Admissions

Student employees are essential to the success of our office. Our student workers help fellow students and parents by providing them information on their financial aid and by helping walk them through the process. They take time to solve issues other students may have along the way. Student employees are the face of our office as they work the front desk and we are fortunate to have such a talented and hardworking crew.
Jason Hartigan
Business Analyst, Student Financial Aid

From taking calls from current and prospective students, guiding them through the financial aid process, and processing the documents and forms that are received in our office, our student employees help keep our office running. As a supervisor, I enjoy being able to work with and mentor them, and watch them grow. While in our office, our students learn valuable skills that they are able to use both in the classroom and in their careers. We have had a number of our students go on to be financial aid professionals.
Ryan Czech
Student Services Counselor, Student Financial Aid