Our two main student employment opportunities programs at UMF are the Federal Work-Study Program and the UMF Student Work Initiative Program.

The Federal Work-Study Program is awarded to students based on financial need, as determined by information submitted on the FAFSA. Our UMF Student Work Initiative Program is a campus program for students who were not awarded Federal Work-Study but still wish to work. See more about these two programs

Some jobs are on-campus. Some require heavy lifting (campus Fitness & Recreation Center). Some require heavy thinking (environmental research or tutoring). Some involve high creativity (web design or photography). Some high patience (working with children).

But no matter what job you take, (UMF does not place students in a job, but allows them to find their own job), you’ll gain valuable resume-building experience that will pay off now and pay off later on.

What kind of on-campus work do students do around here?

  • campus photographer
  • website editor / designer
  • campus event security
  • phonathon specialist
  • yoga instructor
  • research analyst
  • art gallery monitor
  • laboratory aide
  • campus mailroom
  • reading tutor
  • athletic trainer assistant
  • campus mail carrier
  • library aide
  • office worker
  • special projects assistant
  • fitness instructor
  • conference coordinator
  • video production assistant
  • math tutor
  • child care aide
  • intramural sports referee
  • music assistant
  • computer help desk technician
  • assistant varsity athletics coach
  • and so much more

Contact Us

If you have questions any time during the financial aid process, please contact us. We look forward to helping you.

Financial Aid Office / Merrill Center Student Services
University of Maine at Farmington
224 Main Street
Merrill Hall
Farmington, Maine 04938
tel  207-778-7100
fax  207-778-7555
TYY (via Maine Relay Service) dial 711
umfaid@maine.edu