Student Employment Program

There are job opportunities available both on and off campus. Some jobs include working at the main desk, working with the maintenance crew, serving food in the  dining hall, working with the admissions staff, working in various campus offices, even paid community service work and many others. Campus jobs are available on a "first come, first served" basis. Start your job search early to get hired for the fall!

How to apply for Student Employment

Step One: Priority is given to U.S. students who file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It is highly recommended you complete the FAFSA if you wish to apply for student employment. The FAFSA is not required for International or Canadian students.

Step Two: Contact a supervisor from the list below to inquire about available student employment positions. Supervisors begin the hiring process in the summer prior to the fall term.

Advancement Office, Kari Sterk, (616) 988-3620
   ksterk@kuyper.edu
Academic Office, Donna VanderKodde, (616) 988-3639
   dvanderkodde@kuyper.edu
Academic Support Office, Andrew Zwart, (616) 988-3688
   azwart@kuyper.edu
Admissions Office, Paulette Cancler (616) 988-3632
   pcancler@kuyper.edu
Athletics, Christine Moran, (616) 988-3691
   cmoran@kuyper.edu
Business Office, Brenda Swanson, (616) 988-3707
   bswanson@kuyper.edu
Custodial/Hosting/Campus Security,Lance Ebenstein, (616) 988-3670
   lebenstein@kuyper.edu
Financial Aid Office/Community Service, Kim Desgranges, (616) 988-3633
   kdesgranges@kuyper.edu
Food Service/Kitchen, Sara Veen, (616) 988-3633
   sveen@kuyper.edu
Library, Dianne Zandbergen, (616) 988-3624
   dzandbergen@kuyper.edu
Maintenance/Grounds/Building, Tim Chupp, (616) 988-3658
   tchupp@kuyper.edu
Receptionists, Dawn Lynema, (616) 988-3624
   dlynema@kuyper.edu
Teaching Assistants, Mary VanderMeer, (616) 988-3678
   mvandermeer@kuyper.edu

Step Three: If the department you are interested in is hiring:

• Fill out the Student Employment Application 
• Submit the application to the supervisor
• Call to follow up on your application and ask for an interview

Step Four: If you are hired as a Kuyper College Student Employee:

• Read the handbook
• Complete the appropriate paperwork with your supervisor

You may contact Kim Desgranges in the Financial Aid Office, kdesgranges@kuyper.edu  or at (616) 988-3633 with further questions.

Student Employment Application
Read the Student Employment Handbook