Season 1 Episode 08: Speaking of College Jobs

Research suggests that many college students will work at some point while they are completing a degree or other credential. The types of jobs that are available to students can vary from working on campus to internships and other off-campus opportunities. Dr. Pamela Payne has extensive experience in college career services and is an expert on how students can maximize their college job opportunities.

Dr. Payne is a thought leader in career and workforce development, leadership, and experiential learning. She is the sole proprietor of a consulting service that builds partnerships across industry, community, and higher education arenas to upskill the workforce, develop leaders, and increase and sustain diversity in the workplace.

Dr. Payne provides visionary leadership for the Job Resource Center at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, Illinois. The award-winning center connects students and alumni to job and experiential learning opportunities and strengthens connections between academia, the community, and employers to close the skills gap and create a pathway to economic success.

Pamela holds a Doctorate of Education in Ethical Leadership from Olivet Nazarene University. She has a Master of Science degree in Counseling & Education from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture with an emphasis in Construction Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Dr. Payne is a member of several professional organizations, including the National Society for Experiential Education, the National Student Employment Association, the Midwest Association of Student Employment Administrators, the Society for Human Resource Management, the National Association of Colleges and Employers, and the National Career Development Association.

The Did You Know segment describes differences between subsidized and unsubsidized loans. The Ask Dr. P. segment features a listener's question about studying abroad.

Time Markers

02:00-Welcome Dr. Pamela Payne
06:35-The Basics: Types of Jobs that Students Can Pursue
08:10-Benefits of Working While in College
15:05-Challenges of Working While in College
18:10-Did You Know: Differences between Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans
19:20-Ask the Expert: Pamela's Advice for Balancing Work and School

35:35-Ask Dr. P: 4 Things to Consider about Studying Abroad

Resources Mentioned in this Episode
Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce Report, Learning While Earning
Moraine Valley Community College Job Resource Center
Subsidized and Unsubsidized Student Loans
Email Pamela Payne: PayneP6@morainevalley.edu