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ABOUT OUR OFFICE
The Office of Student Employment (OSE) is part of the Division of Enrollment Management. OSE is responsible for assisting and guiding degree-seeking students through the job search and placement process while attending the University of Miami.
Specifically, the Office of Student Employment:
- Provides students with job opportunities on and off-campus which are delivered through five main programs: Federal Work Study Program, Miami Commitment Program, Student Assistant Program and Off-Campus (Job Locator Development) Programs and Graduate Assistantships/fellowships. View more on student information.
- Provides departments and employers in the community effective services to facilitate the hiring of students to meet their part-time employment needs. View more on employer information.
- Familiarizes and educates student employers and employees with the practices and procedures of student employment at the University of Miami, assuring that all institutional, governmental (state and federal) guidelines and requirements are met. View our Practices and Procedures Manual.
- Ensures student work assignments are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Creates, coordinates and offers training programs to enhance students’ job-related skills and future career marketability. View the Miami Commitment site and workshop schedule.
The Office of Student Employment and/or its employees are members of the National Student Employment Association and Southern Student Employment Association.
OUR MISSION
The University of Miami's Office of Student Employment's Mission is to provide exceptional employment services to University of Miami students, University employers and the community of South Florida. We excel at providing career related and employment services that enable students to develop skills, refine career goals, finance education, and integrate work experience with classroom learning. Concurrently, we strive to offer the university community and local employers an educated, qualified and motivated work force.
Our goals are:
- To exceed our students’ and employers’ expectations for our services
- To assist students in earning money to finance their education
- To provide a qualified, dependable, motivated work force for on and off-campus employers
- To broaden students’ classroom education with work skills that will complement their course of study
- To educate and assist employers in their role as student supervisors
- To train students for their future as productive citizens, providing a foundation for effective, ethical service to others
- To provide administrative support to employers
- To facilitate, through our programs and services, the Division of Enrollments’ goals of recruitment and retention
- To help students refine their unique talents and explore their career options
The Office of Student Employment provides job opportunities to all students regardless of sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, race or creed.
OUR STAFF
Grisel Valdes
Assistant Dean of Enrollments and Director of Student Employment
gvaldes@miami.edu
"I hope students consider Student Employment as an essential part of their college experience. As Director of the Office of Student Employment (OSE), I strive to facilitate the process for students and prospective employers in a welcoming and professional atmosphere. The OSE consists of a small group of professionals, including student employees, with diverse backgrounds and experiences but with a shared commitment to serve and assist students in meeting their student employment and educational objectives."
Hometown: Aurora, Illinois
Favorite spot on campus: Rhodes House…it is my second home.
Responsibilities: Oversees the Office of Student Employment
Bertha R. Vazquez
Staff Associate
bvazquez@miami.edu
"After 28 years working at the Office of Student Employment, the best advice I can offer students is to take initiative to seek additional responsibilities in their jobs. The Federal Work-Study program is an excellent opportunity to learn and practice time management and leadership skills that will certainly help them later on in their careers."
Hometown: Havana, Cuba
Favorite spot on campus: The lake and the surrounding palm trees because it reminds me of my homeland.
Responsibilities: Oversees the coordination of the Federal Work Study program
Dolores A. Varona
Senior Staff Assistant
lvarona@miami.edu
"I started working at the Office of Student Employment in the late 70’s and since then, I have seen a lot of changes. The changes in technology have made it easier for students to find jobs and have direct access to their employment information. myUM is a great tool for students to access their student employment information."
Hometown: Havana, Cuba
Favorite spot on campus: Pathway around the lake
Responsibilities: Oversees document and record-keeping and assists in the processing of graduate assistantships.
Consuelo A. Diaz
Senior Staff Associate
cadiaz@miami.edu
"I enjoy assisting students and supervisors in getting the information they need promptly and efficiently… this results in students getting paid in a timely manner. I welcome the opportunity to meet so many talented and enthusiastic students from all over the world."
Hometown: Sancti-Spiritus, Las Villas, Cuba
Favorite spot on campus: Pathway around the lake
Responsibilities: Oversees the undergraduate and graduate assistant student payroll.
Susie Picar
Assistant Director & Miami Commitment Coordinator
spicar@miami.edu
"Students should think of work as more than just a paycheck and always try to make the most of their work experience. Regardless of the type of job, you will always be able to learn something that you can use in your future career."
Hometown: Miami, Florida
Favorite spot on campus: The area in front of the Richter Library. In addition to the Starbucks, it is a great place to study and make new friends.
Responsibilities: Student employment advisor for on-campus programs. Coordinates the Miami Commitment program and manages the Student Employment and Miami Commitment websites and office publications.
Maria Pavon
Associate Director/Job Development Coordinator
mpavon@miami.edu
"Students should take advantage of an off campus job experience early on and not wait until their senior year. Benefits of working off-campus include higher salaries, opportunity to work in career related fields, and networking with professionals."
Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
Favorite spot on campus: University Center Patio...I really enjoy the cultural events, music and the energy of our students.
Responsibilities: Student employment advisor for off-campus programs. Coordinates several programs including the Job Location and Development Program, the Florida Work Experience program, America Reads and America Counts, and community service jobs.
Nicole M. Dukes
Staff Assistant
ndukes@miami.edu
"The process for finding a job is simple. Having an idea of your interests and a finalized class schedule facilitates the process. Of course, we are always happy to help you search for available jobs and encourage you to visit the office."
Hometown: Miami, Florida
Favorite spot on campus: The “Rat” and the patio area by Foster House
Responsibilities: Front office receptionist. Assists students and employers with general student employment questions and advises students on the job search process.
Diana Fernandez
Staff Assistant
dfernandez4@miami.edu
"As a former student employee, I am aware of the array of services available at the Office of Student Employment. Students can take advantage of the resources we offer such as workshops, videos, training modules, internet access and the great selection of off-campus career-related opportunities."
Hometown: Miami, Florida
Favorite spot on campus: The butterfly garden by the lake
Responsibilities: Front office receptionist. Assists students and employers with general student employment questions and advises students in the Miami Commitment program.
