Student colleagues
Earn while you learn. Build experience while you study.
At Marjon, we try to offer as much work as possible to our students.
Becoming a Student Colleague is an opportunity to earn money, gain valuable professional experience and develop skills for your future, all while working within the Marjon community.
These are more than just part-time jobs. Our aim is to offer opportunities that complement your studies and support your future career.
What do Student Colleagues do?
There are paid Student Colleague opportunities across the University, so there are plenty of ways to get involved.
You could be:
Welcoming people to Marjon
Greet visitors and provide information as a Welcome Team Ambassador.
Making student life even better
Research, plan and deliver a project as a Change Maker.
Working in our Sports Centre
Support members of the public as a Recreation Assistant or Lifeguard.
Sharing what you love about Marjon
Run campus tours, support Open Days and work with young people in schools and colleges as a Student Ambassador.
Supporting students with IT and Library queries
Help provide support across our 24-hour IT room, open-access areas and Library Enquiries desk.
And those are just some of the opportunities available.
Why become a Student Colleague?
A Student Colleague role gives you the chance to gain real workplace experience alongside your degree – with work designed to fit around your studies.
As a Student Colleague, you can:
- Earn money within the Marjon community
- Develop employability skills and strengthen your CV
- Gain valuable professional experience
- Work flexibly around your studies
- Acquire new skills
- Meet new people and connect with other Student Colleagues
- Receive induction, training and ongoing support
- Access support from the Futures Team to help ensure your experience enhances your CV
Build skills for your future
Every Student Colleague position has its own requirements, but there are some things we look for across all our roles.
We want to see your passion for Marjon and desire to promote the University, alongside a commitment to the Marjon Values.
You’ll also need to be organised enough to balance work with your studies and committed to your own professional development.
Depending on your role, your experience could help you build transferable skills including:
- Analytical thinking
- Creativity and initiative
- Critical thinking
- Emotional intelligence
- Reasoning and problem solving
- Systems analysis
- Digital skills
- Evaluation
These are skills you can take with you beyond your Student Colleague role and into your future career.
How do I find a Student Colleague Job?
Student Colleague opportunities are advertised throughout the year, although recruitment is more common early in Semester 1 and after Christmas.
Vacancies are posted on the Marjon jobs website and shared through Community News, social media and Futures.
You will normally need to submit an online application.
We recommend contacting the Futures Team for support and advice when developing your application. The team is ready to help you put together the strongest application you can.
What happens next?
If your application is shortlisted, you’ll be invited to take part in a selection process.
This is likely to include an interview with a panel and may also include other tasks relevant to the role.
For example, if you apply for a customer service position, you may be asked to draft a response to a customer complaint.
Employment VacanciesWhat Student Colleague jobs are available?
Student Colleague opportunities vary, but these are some of the roles regularly available at Marjon. Check back soon for roles.
Ready to find your next opportunity?
Earn money. Meet new people. Develop your skills. Build your CV.
And do it all while being part of the Marjon community.