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So you bought your posters, your furniture, your books, and your UCSB sweatshirt, but you don't have any money left to buy food. You are in a financial crisis and there is only one option left open to you: get a job. Here is a list of job sources on campus. The rest is up to you.

Alumni Family Vacation Center

The Vacation Center is open to everyone for 8 weekly sessions during the summer at San Rafael Residence Hall. The Center affords a unique opportunity to return to campus for continuing education, dawn-to-dusk child care, and varied recreation. Student workers engage in all facets of the operation - entertaining vacationers, supervising children, running the office, and conducting crafts classes. Applications are taken in January and interviews are conducted in February. Employees receive room and board and a monthly salary. Hollister Research Center; 6550 Hollister Avenue, Goleta; 893-3123.

Arts & Lectures

Arts & Lectures employs about 50 students per quarter. In addition to theater ushers and Ticket Office assistants, A&L hires program, publicity, and clerical assistants. Most jobs are work-study positions. A&L also welcomes volunteer ushers who are allowed to see the shows. Bldg. 402; 893-2080.

Associated Students

A.S. employs many students at all A.S. services, offices, and student programs. Information is available at the A.S. Main Office, UCen 1523; 893-2566; http://as.ucsb.edu

Community Service Organization

CSOs serve as a positive link between students and the UCSB Police Department. CSOs provide a night-time escort service, assist in emergency situations, and maintain a bike education and safety program. CSOs also provide security for special events such as athletic games and concerts. Applications are accepted at the beginning of spring quarter for employment the following fall quarter. Currently, the pay begins at $9.25 per hour. For more information, talk to a CSO on campus or call the CSO Office at 893-2433; Public Safety Building http://police.ucsb.edu/cso.html

Early Academic Outreach (EAO)

The Early Academic Outreach Program has been serving UCSB for nearly 30 years. EAOP works directly with low-income and first-generation college bound students at over 60 middle and high schools throughout Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Kern Counties. We help students achieve UC eligibility and admissions through academic development programs and early outreach services. Services include college information dissemination about the A-G requirements, UC admissions, the application process, financial aid, and matriculation into the University. We provide parent awareness programs, study skills, test preparation, testing strategies, tutorials and study group formation. EAOP annually hosts a number of summer programs and academies that focus on subject matter skill development and increasing UC eligibility rates for participating students. EAOP also hires and trains university undergraduate students as early outreach interns that are paid to provide academic support services, conduct academic tours of UCSB, and speak in the schools about the benefits of a college education and how to prepare for admissions to the UC system. EAOP also has student assistant clerical and data entry positions throughout the year. Bilingual skills and services in Spanish and English are provided by EAOP in an effort to work more effectively with Spanish Language communities and parent groups. For more information about EAOP or student job opportunities call (805) 893-7260 or visit The Early Academic Outreach Program at 950 Embarcadero Del Norte at Embarcadero Hall near downtown Isla Vista.

Facilities Management

Student positions available include office assistants, computer technicians, and recycling coordinators. Salaries range from $6.34 to $10 per hour. Contact Facilities Management Personnel Unit, 893-3084.

Faculty Club

The Faculty Club, a fine dining restaurant located on the lagoon next to San Rafael Residence Hall, has several job opportunities for students: lunch and catering waitstaff, dining room hosts, front office receptionists, and bartenders. Applications are available at The Faculty Club, Bldg. 581; 893-3096.

Human Resources

Human Resources develops and administers policies and programs for the effective management of UCSB's human resources in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Human Resources maintains current listings of and processes applications for full and part-time university positions. Employment Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm; SAASB 3101; 893-3166.

Instructional Computing (IC)

IC employs over 60 students each quarter as computer consultants, receptionists, and lab maintenance personnel. IC is always looking for qualified personnel and continually accepts applications. Descriptions of these positions and application information can be found at www.ic.ucsb.edu/students/employment. You may also find additional information and applications Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm at the IC Office in Phelps Hall 1523; 893-3002.

Intercollegiate Athletics

The Athletic Department employs UCSB students to serve as event staff, ticket sellers, and ticket takers for UCSB Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, and Softball games. Students can pick the games they wish to work, making event staff a great way to pick up a little extra cash. For more information, call 893-3291.

Internship Program

The Internship Program of Career Services offers career-related, part-time local and summer national and international internship positions to juniors and seniors of all majors. Some positions are paid, but most are volunteer; the reward is in the valuable experience. For more information attend an internship workshop at Career Services. Bldg. 599; 893-4411. Or visit http://career.ucsb.edu/students/internships.

Isla Vista Recreation & Park District

Isla Vista Recreation & Park District is part of the UCSB Work-Study Program. Positions include: Clerical Assistant; Recreation Leader; Maintenance Worker; and Janitor. Descriptions of the positions are listed on the UCSB Financial Aid Work-Study website. The Park District is located at 961 Embarcadero Del Mar. For more information, call (805)968-2017.

Part-Time Jobs

Students seeking part-time, summer jobs, or internships should check out Career Services' GauchoLink at career.ucsb.edu. Both on- and off-campus jobs are added daily and listings are accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for UCSB students. To log in click "Register for the first time" in the GauchoLink box and follow the prompts. [Note: your UCSB NET ID is the part of your umail address preceding the @ symbol. Remember this when you register.] For help registering or for questions regarding your major or career, come by Career Services, Bldg. 599 during our drop-in hours: M-F 10-4; or call 893-4411 for an appointment.

Library

The Davidson Library is one of UCSB's largest student employers. Ten different departments employ approximately 300 students, of whom 10 percent are on work-study. The Davidson Library is particularly interested in students with computer skills or a knowledge of languages or bibliographic services. Previous library experience is desirable, but not required. Applications are taken throughout the year outside the Student Personnel Office. Davidson Library, Room 3593-P; 893-2964.

Recreational/Intramural Sports

Recreational Sports employs over 100 students each quarter. If you enjoy sports and also want to improve your management, organization and leadership skills, there may be a job for you at Recreational Sports. Students are employed in a variety of jobs such as gym/field supervisors, referees, publicity/marketing representatives, artists, photographers and sport coordinators. Recreational Sports also serves as an excellent training ground for those interested in an internship or independent study credits while pursuing practical experience in areas such as recreation administration, sports management, athletic training or marketing. RecCen 1110; 893-3253. http://www.recreation.ucsb.edu.

Orientation Programs

Orientation Programs is looking for highly motivated individuals who are interested in working closely with new students and their parents during Summer Orientation. Staff members have the unique opportunity to serve as the first point of personal contact for most of the students who will enter UCSB each year. Students on the staff develop professional skills in leadership, public speaking, organization, academic advising, public relations, and issues awareness. Applications are due early in January. Orientation Programs is committed to hiring a diverse staff which represents the range of backgrounds, interests, and experiences of the UCSB student population. The staff works April through August. Student Resource Building, 2nd floor; 893-3443; http://www.sa.ucsb.edu/orientation

R.A. and Summer R.A.

Resident Assistants (RAs) provide a vital link between the residence halls, the student residents, and the campus. RAs coordinate social activities, provide personal and academic counseling, and inform students of campus procedures, services, and policies. The duties of summer RAs are similar, however the students are high school students attending UCSB summer school in the Pre-College Program. Requirements for both RA positions are prior residence hall or group living experience, familiarity with the campus, and good academic standing. RAs receive room, board, and a stipend. For more information, contact the Office of Residential Life at 893-3281. The university-affiliated halls also hire RAs for the academic year; inquiries should be made directly to them.

Recreational Sports

Jobs in this department range from Intramural Sports supervisors and referees (893-3253) to lifeguards (893-7618), equipment room managers (893-7618) and clerical assistants (893-3253). The majority of these jobs are work-study; students should first visit the work-study board in the Office of Financial Aid or on the Financial Aid website. RecCen 1102. http://www.recreation.ucsb.edu.

Registrar

The Office of the Registrar employs students to assist in various student services, registration, and records-related activities by performing computer assisted clerical tasks. Positions in this department are work-study jobs. If you are interested, come into the administrative unit of the Office of the Registrar to obtain an application. SAASB 1101; 893-2978.

Admissions and Outreach Services

The Office of Admissions and Outreach Services offers exciting employment opportunities. If you enjoy working with students and their parents and want to learn more about the University, AOS might be the perfect place for you. Volunteer "Gaucho Guides" give campus tours for more than 30,000 guests who visit UCSB annually. Paid interns and work study students provide clerical, data entry, and reception assistance; serve as student panelists at open house events and provide assistance to newly admitted underrepresented students. For further information, contact AOS at Cheadle Hall 1234; 893-2486; or the Visitor Center at SAASB 1102; 893-2487.

Student Personnel Program

The Housing and Residential Services Student Personnel Program is designed to provide jobs within the Department of Housing and Residential Services for students who live in University-owned facilities. For the most part, jobs are divided into two groups: 1) for residence hall students, and 2) for apartment residents. Jobs for residence hall students include dining services, catering, grounds and landscaping, and recycling coordinator. Jobs for students in University-owned apartments include custodial assistant, maintenance (summer only), grounds and landscaping, and clerical assistant. During the school year, there are approximately 800 jobs available. Students earn $6.50-$10.50 per hour. Full time (40 hours/week) summer jobs are also available for students. Housing and Residential Services Office, 893-5519.

Student Media

Students with writing and/or photography skills are always needed for work on the Daily Nexus newspaper and the La Cumbre yearbook. At any one time during the year, 10 photographers and 80 writers are employed. Payment is by the story submission system. Opportunities exist for students to advance into production as news editors or layout technicians in their second year of involvement. Work-study positions are available in all media areas. Storke Communications Bldg.; Daily Nexus: Room 1035, 893-3829; KCSB: Room 1019, 893-3757; La Cumbre: Room 1053, 893-2386.

Summer Conference Jobs

Housing and Residential Services employs approximately 200 students each summer to assist with the Summer Conference Program. A few of the positions are filled in January or early February, but the majority of the hiring process begins in March and students selected are notified in early May. Positions available are: Front Desk Managers, Guest Services Representatives, Materials Crew Manager and staff, technical staff, food service workers, catering staff, maintenance and grounds assistants as well as administrative and clerical. Interested students are encouraged to apply online at: www.housing.ucsb.edu (Applications/Jobs in Housing) or in person at the Housing Office, 1501 Residential Services. 893-5519.

University Center (UCen)

The UCen is the second largest source of on-campus jobs for students. The UCen Administration Office, the Bookstore, the UCen Business Center, the UCen Dining Services, ACCESS Photo Center and UCen Operations offer a variety of employment opportunities. Apply directly to the department where you would like to work. Jobs are available to students with or without work-study eligibility. For work-study UCen jobs, check with the Office of Financial Aid.

UCSB Alumni Association

The UCSB Alumni Association provides a variety of services and programs for students. $100 short-term emergency loans are available at the beginning of the quarter for a $1 fee. During the academic year employment opportunities are available in the office for student and full-time summer employment is available through the UCSB Alumni Association's Family Vacation Center. Other programs include student awards for academic excellence, a scholarship for children or grandchildren of UCSB alumni, a short-term medical plan designed to provide insurance between graduation and that first job, and regional alumni chapters located throughout the country.

Orfalea Family Children's Center

Orfalea Children's Center employs over 120 UCSB students as teacher assistants each year. Students are trained to work closely with classroom teachers to provide quality care for infant/toddler, preschool, and after school age children. Teacher Assistants work in 3-8 hour shifts, morning/afternoon, or full days MWF or TR. Apply in person at the Center; West Campus, UCSB; 893-3665.

Work-Study

The Federal Work-Study Program is administered by the Financial Aid Office and supports the part-time employment of Work-Study recipients. To become a recipient, the student must apply for financial aid each academic year by the March 2 priority filing date and subsequently receive a financial aid "package" that includes a Work-Study award. Recipients who are not employed on Work-Study by the end of fall quarter automatically forfeit (lose) their entire Work-Study award for the entire academic year. For more information about Work-Study or to view current job openings, visit the Work-Study office: SAASB 2101; www.finaid.ucsb.edu/workstudy.

Work-Study and Community Service

We encourage Work-Study recipients to consider community service among their employment options. For instance, the America Reads Challenge at UCSB is a community service project that targets the reading proficiency of young school children. America Reads or any other community service position is a good way to earn your Work-Study award and to support your community. For more information about Work-Study or to view current job openings, visit the Work-Study Office (SAASB 2101) or see our website: www.finaid.ucsb.edu/workstudy.