Student Employment moves under CAPS

By Angeline Gilliard, Elizabeth Franklin and Yasmin De Andrade Rodrigues

Mignon Bissonnette, assistant dean for the Center for Academic and Professional Success, was happy when CAPS took over Student Employment in July 2023.

“It was just a natural fit for Student Employment to move from financial aid over to a very student-based department. This change is more student-friendly,” Bissonnette said.

CAPS aims to provide students opportunities for jobs, internships and experiential learning and also assists students with their academics and preparation for job interviews.

Student Employment used to fall under Enrollment Management and Student Services. When Brad Williams, who was vice president for Student Affairs, was promoted to senior vice president for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, various departments, including Student Employment, moved to Student Affairs.

“Student Employment used to fall under financial aid. So, it used to be Enrollment Management and Student Services,” Bissonnette said. “Everyone used to know it as ESS and over the summer, there was a big transition at the university.”

Bissonnette said that by integrating student employment services into CAPS, NSU created a one-stop destination for academic, career and financial support, including career guidance and on-campus job opportunities.

For some students, working on campus may be more desirable and practical.

Niemah Butler, director for Student Employment and Employer Relations, said that on-campus jobs allow students to gain experiential learning opportunities, develop skills for their future careers and enhance their resumes, all while making money to support themselves.

“Everyone has different needs, whether it’s for money or for building experiential learning opportunities,” Butler said.

The transition of Student Employment to CAPS also brought in a larger team to serve students seeking on-campus job opportunities.

“I’m hoping that it helps more students get jobs on campus,” Bissonnette said.

Butler said this expansion addresses both the needs of students searching for jobs and the departments offering on-campus employment.

“We have lots of students eager and excited to get on-campus opportunities,” Butler said.

Any student is eligible for employment on campus, including international and graduate students. To begin exploring employment opportunities, students can visit the CAPS office in the William and Norma Horvitz Administration Building.

For more information: Visit the CAPS website.