2025-2026 Academic Year

Join the Office of Student Employment at our student employment job fair! During this event, students will be able to meet with on-campus employers looking for talented future team members across all majors.

• Employer Registration Link
• Student Registration Link

This event is open to all students:

• Undergraduates and graduate students;
• With and without work-study awards; and
• International students, U.S. citizens, Legal Permanent Residents, DACA recipients, and everyone else with U.S. work authorization!

The Student Employment team will be there to answer any questions you might have about working on campus.

If you have any questions, please contact us at stuemp@du.edu.

Student Registration Details

Are you looking to gain professional skills, connect with the DU community, and earn money to support your financial needs? Then this event is for you!

• Students from all majors and degree levels are invited to attend the Student Employment Job Fair, where you will have the opportunity to talk to DU employers and learn about currently open and upcoming job opportunities on campus.
• You’re encouraged to attend for any portion of the fair that you are able to. Employers are available to speak with you throughout the event – so even if you only have ten minutes between commitments, it’s worth stopping by!
• You can make the most of your time by reading through the employers on the event page to identify your employers of interest. You can also check out the map (coming soon!) to identify which opportunities you are eligible for and where to find the employers!
• In addition to the fair itself, we will have a Quiet Room available for breathing, taking a break, and engaging in self-care. You can also chat with representatives from ISSS, Financial Aid, and the ADA Coordinator to learn more about your work authorization, work-study funding, and workplace accommodations.
• This job fair has no dress code and no resume requirement!

We’re here to help you make the most of this experience, please reach out to the Student Employment team at stuemp@du.edu if you have any questions.

Employer Registration Details

If you are a DU employer looking to attract strong candidates for your current or upcoming student employment positions, register now for the Student Employment Job Fair!

• We invite employers from all across campus to attend to help our students explore a wide variety of professional opportunities. No matter how many or how few positions you’re hiring for, you are welcome. We especially welcome offices hiring for positions relating to data, technology, or other STEM fields!
• We also encourage you to invite one of your current student employees to attend with you and provide their perspective to applicants.
• Please be as specific about your open positions in your registration as possible, as this helps us plan for a diverse set of offices and helps students identify relevant opportunities.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration does not secure your attendance, as space is limited. To ensure a variety of employer representation for our students, the Student Employment team will review your registration details and be in touch about accepted employers as soon as possible. In the case of over-registration, we will select employers based on diversity of departments, availability of non-work study funded positions, and number of positions available. Those employers who register but are not able to join will have preference for future fairs.

We’re here to help you make the most of this experience, please reach out to the Student Employment team at stuemp@du.edu if you have any questions.

Each session will cover the same information, so please only attend one.

• June 27, 4 – 5 pm MT
• July 24, 3 – 4 pm MT
• August 13, 10 – 11 am MT

Each session will cover the same information, so please only attend one.

• June 27, 4 – 5 pm MT
• July 24, 3 – 4 pm MT
• August 13, 10 – 11 am MT

To simplify the process, we’ve compiled a list of the most commonly used jargon, slang, and acronyms that frequently appear in professional settings!

Starting in June, the Supervisor Learning Cohort is a 7-week program where student employee supervisors take sessions on critical supervision skills. Participants go in depth over topics such as supervisor styles, equitable recruiting & hiring, developing students, identity conscious supervision, giving better feedback, addressing performance issues, and well-being in the workplace. At its conclusion, participating supervisors will receive recognition through the Supervisory Skills Certificate: Student Employment.

The Supervisor Learning Cohort infuses elements of the 4D experience and holistic student development in their supervision practice. To develop a robust student employee experience, supervisors analyze the ways diversity, equity and inclusion show up in the student employment lifecycle. While strengthening their skills and understanding around supervision, resources are aimed at helping supervisors navigate their roles in supporting their student employees. Participating in the cohort offers supervisors an opportunity to build a professional community that encourages deeper connection and learning.

Register Here: Registration for Program

Registration Deadline: TBD

Before your register, we recommend that you check out the information below which includes the program timeline and frequently asked questions! Keep reading to find Supervisor Learning Cohort testimonials from 2024!

Supervisor Testimonials

“Being a part of the Supervisor Learning Cohort was amazing because it allowed me to connect with other supervisors on campus and share about my experience. One of the most valuable resources I was introduced to was the 4D ReflectiveSupervision Question Bank which was inspired by the University of Iowa’s Guided Reflection on Work (GROW®) program and the NACE Career Competencies.” – Erin Richard, Senior Academic Advisor, Office of Academic Advising

“The most valuable thing I learned in the Supervisor Learning Cohort is that a supervisor-employee relationship is a two-way street, and both parties must put in the work to exercise strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills to get the most out of their respective roles.” – Adeel Ahmed, Assistant Director of International Admission, Office of Undergraduate Admission

“I can’t narrow it down to just one thing! The network of supervisors I built across campus through this cohort has been incredible. Being able to bounce ideas off one another (even after completing the program) has been immensely helpful and has allowed me to continually fine-tune my supervisory skills. Additionally, the tangible opportunities to implement ideas, techniques, and projects in real time for my student employees boosted my confidence as a supervisor. I truly believe this program should be required for every student supervisor; I feel 10x the supervisor I was before participating this summer!” – Crissy Lubke, Assistant Director of Admission, Office of Undergraduate Admission 

• June 30, 10 – 11 am MT
• July 18, 5 – 6 pm MT
• August 5, 10 – 11 am MT

Summer may be here, but the Office of Student Employment is too! Join us throughout the summer to learn about your place in the student employment community.

For supervisors:

So You Want to Hire a…

We know that having a stellar student employee can make the difference between struggling through the quarter and achieving your goals with flying colors. But it’s important to understand the different types of student employee, how to hire them, and how to help them grow.

• July 8, 10 – 11 am MT: Graduate Assistant (with the Office of Graduate Education)
• July 10, 10 – 11 am MT: International Student (with ISSS)
• July 11, 10 – 11 am MT: Student with Work-Study Funding (with Financial Aid)

For students:

Student Employment For International Students

In these Zoom sessions, we will cover everything you need to know about your work authorization, preparing a US resume and cover letter, and finding a job on campus. Each session will cover the same information, so please only attend one.

• June 30, 10 – 11 am MT
• July 18, 5 – 6 pm MT
• August 5, 10 – 11 am MT

Find Work-Study Funded Jobs at DU

Did you know that students with work-study funding have special access to many positions on campus not open to other students? If you have work-study funding or even if you’re not sure what it is, join us for one of these Zoom sessions to find out what it is, how it works, and how to get your money.

Each session will cover the same information, so please only attend one.

• June 27, 4 – 5 pm MT
• July 24, 3 – 4 pm MT
• August 13, 10 – 11 am MT

Accessibility and Contact Information

We want to make sure everyone is able to engage in our programming to the fullest degree possible! For Zoom events, that means that the captions will be enabled, we will send out slides and resources for review afterward, and we will do our best to implement Universal Design for Learning principles.

For any questions about accessibility or to request accommodations, please reach out to us at stuemp@du.edu and we will do our best to make it happen.

As always, please feel free to also direct any other student employment questions to us at stuemp@du.edu!

Join the Office of Student Employment in celebrating our student employees and supervisors this National Student Employment Week, held between April 14th and 18th!

Throughout the Week

• Here are our ideas for (free and low-cost) ways supervisors can show appreciation for their student employees. This year, supervisors can also download our free recognition templates to give their student employees as certificates!
  • Want to support your student employees’ professional development? Encourage them to sign up for the April 15th Major and Career Exploration Lab or the April 17th City Trek (register by March 17)!
• Learn about our Student Employees & Supervisor of the Year!
• Swing by Beans to check out their specialty drinks in honor of our Student Employees & Supervisor of the Year! Try Jones’ Elixir, the Nayelatte, or the March Saved Me!

Getting Spicy with Student Employment

Monday, April 14th, 12 – 1:30 pm

Burwell 340

This National Student Employment Week, all DU student employees are invited to join in for lunch and our very own version of Hot Ones, featuring key employers who will share career tips for student employees and answer your questions while sweating  and crying their way through increasingly spicy hot sauces.

Our brave employer guests will include staff from:

• Colorado Disability Opportunity Office (Danny Combs)
• City and County of Denver, Office of Climate Action, Sustainability, and Resiliency (Emily Schosid)
• Roku at Spectrum (Andrew Bruni)
• Denver Public Schools (Jordan Kreisberg)

Lunch will be provided, including vegan and gluten free options.

Story Mosaic: Early Work Experiences

Wednesday, April 16th, 12 – 1:30 pm

CCOM 2600

Submit your workplace story by April 7

Theme: Remember your first jobs? The awkward moments, the triumphs, the lessons you’re now passing along (or unlearning)? Join us during National Student Employment Week to share stories of those early professional adventures and the people and moments that shaped who you are at work and in the world today.

What is the Story Mosaic Series? Through centering community we aim to create a space for students, staff, and faculty to share their stories, listen, and build community by connecting with others. We will have storytellers sharing their personal stories, followed by time for reflection and questions. Lunch or meal tickets will be provided. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with your DU community and be inspired by the power of storytelling!

Storyteller Logistics: If you are selected to be a storyteller, you will share a 5 – 8 minute story to a small group of about 30 people. The story can be anything connected to the theme. It could be about a meaningful experience at or outside of DU, a time of reflection, or anything you would like! We will reach out with further logistical details and a check-in closer to the event.

Student Employment Celebration Breakfast

Thursday, April 17th, 9 – 10 am

Burwell 340

Join the Student Employment team in recognizing:

• Our Student Employees and Supervisor of the Year
• Our Student Employees Achieve (SEA) Badge recipients
• Our amazing campus partners and community!

Breakfast and beverages will be provided!

In an indication of just how important the student employment relationship can be, we had 79 incredibly strong nominations for 93 community members this year! These nominations showed just how much our student employees and supervisors have shown up for one another across a string of difficult years, displaying incredible teamwork skills as they navigated not only the ongoing crisis of a global pandemic, but also issues of societal injustice, leadership turnover, and personal challenges.

The Student Employment team invites all student employees, supervisors and supporters (including family and friends) to celebrate with us as we honor our Student Employees of the Year, Skyler Kasnoff and Nayeli Aguirre, and our Supervisor of the Year, Anthony Jones, and recognize all of this year’s nominees!

Skyler Kasnoff, Undergraduate Student Employee of the Year

Skyler is a Geography and Public Policy major at the University of Denver, studying urban climate resilience and sustainable policy. His goal is to pursue architecture, and bridge design, science, and climate stewardship throughout his career. As a Denver native, spending time with his friends in the mountains is fundamental to his idea of a good time and staying motivated to pursue this difficult work. Skyler is proud and grateful to be a part of the Marsico Institute at the University of Denver.

Skyler’s supervisor Daniela Alvares-Vargas wrote: “His hard work is exemplified in his contributions to our institute’s goal of developing and sustaining LearningTrajectories.org, referred to hereafter as [LT]2, a website tool designed to support early childhood practitioners in providing young children with rigorous and equitable math learning. Skyler spearheaded the design, development, and continuous improvement of the [LT]2 Dashboard project.

Most importantly, Skyler embodies an empathetic and community-strengths focused mindset to develop solutions with the people that the solutions are meant to serve. His work has consistently been driven by a desire to center the voices of the communities he works with and to create spaces that are inclusive and accessible.”

Nayeli Aguirre, Graduate Student Employee of the Year

Nayeli is a graduate student at the Daniels College of Business pursuing a degree in Accounting Technology & Analytics. She has been involved with the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Program since 2021 and currently serves as the Senior MOS TA Coordinator. In this role, Nayeli ensures the smooth operation of labs and provides support to both students and TAs, helping the team stay well-prepared to teach effectively.

Nayeli’s supervisor Nadine Balabanoff wrote: “Nayeli has gone above and beyond in her role as a TA Coordinator by consistently demonstrating exceptional dedication, innovation, and leadership. She has streamlined communication between TAs and the MOS program, ensuring that everyone stays informed and aligned. Through her efforts, she has not only made an immediate positive impact but have also laid a foundation for sustainable improvement of the MOS program, leaving a lasting legacy that will benefit future cohorts.”

Anthony Jones, Supervisor of the Year

My journey in education and social work is rooted in a passion for community, advocacy, and meaningful learning experiences. As a first-generation college student and the son of a Mexican immigrant, I earned my first master’s degree from Jackson State University, an HBCU in Jackson, Mississippi, where I was mentored by exceptional women of color who were also incredible professors. That experience, combined with my dedication to supporting underserved students in the classroom, led me to pursue a second master’s degree in School Psychology at the Morgridge College of Education, which I completed in 2023.

Currently, I serve as the Assistant Program Director at the Graduate School of Social Work. I find meaning in my work through mentoring students and organizing programs that support academic and professional success. I was both surprised and honored to receive the Supervisor of the Year Award, and I am grateful to Emma Pedersen for the nomination.

Outside of work, I am a musician, a proud homeowner and active member of my Aurora community, and a budding at-home chef. I sing and play guitar and I’m an active member of The Spirituals Project Choir at DU, a community organization dedicated to preserving and revitalizing spirituals. I love gathering with my Neighborhood Improvement Association of Morris Heights for weekly community dinners to discuss ways we can uplift our neighbors’ voices and drive meaningful change. On weekends, you’ll often find me at Mi Pueblo Market, buying ingredients to recreate the meals my late mother used to make—keeping her love close in the food I make for my friends and family.

Anthony’s student employee Emma Pederson wrote: “Anthony has had a profound impact on my professional growth, and I deeply appreciate the way he has supported and challenged me. He does not shy away from having challenging conversations, whether about social work or broader professional issues and consistently pushes me to critically examine my perspectives. This has helped me grow not just in my knowledge, but in my ability to approach conversations with a more nuanced, reflective mindset. His willingness to engage in these discussions have been essential to my development as both a social worker and a person.”

Congratulations as well to our other nominees this year! 

NOMINEES:

Undergraduates	Graduates	Supervisors
Aidan Perez	Aidan Smith	Alison McCarty
Ana Julia Rodrigues Alves	Carmel Stralen	Allie Tookmanian
Arianna Rojas-Ortega	Haydee Ducay-Fajardo	Amanda Muller
Ashley Quezada Flores	Jeremy Van Denack	Amanda Thompson
Caleb J. Smith	Katarina Krull	Anne Conzemius Thompson
Clara Duong	Kereine Ngoungui-Malemba	Anthony Holder
Crystal Rojas Carbajal	Lidia Palmese	Audrey Townsend
Dylan Lindsey	Natasha Zakin	Bernadette Tynan
Gus Emerson	Nikos Lazanis	Beth Goad
Iris Stanfill	Ponce Shepard	Bob Kumagai
Isla Saylor	Prabhu Perumal	Casey Dinger
Mireya Amador	Robert Monson	Cedric Asensio
Ryker Lott	Sadie Rogers	Damary Beltran
Trang (Julie) Do	Shammah Ameh	Damon Vine
	Xiaozhen (Sandra) Lin	Dana Cowper
	Yating Zhu	Daniela Alvarez-Vargas
		Darlene Squires
		Eric Duran
		Erica Jorgenson
		Erich Kushner
		Ethel Swartley
		Garrett Roberts
		Ilana Blum
		J. Todd Blankenship
		Jeremy Vera
		Jorge Espinoza
		Joseph Carfagnini
		Judith E. Fox
		Karina Condra
		Kelly Elliott
		Kelsey Compton
		Kristina Hesbol
		Kyle Peterson
		Lainie Fickau
		Leah McFail
		Leslie Alvarez
		Liam Westwood
		Meagan Callahan
		Nicole Cortez Nevarez
		Rachael Williams
		Robyn Thomas Pitts
		Sarabeth Wolbrom
		Stevie Lee
		Sunil Kumar
		Susan Goodwin
		Trapper Lee