Student Services
OFFICE OF CAREER SERVICES
At Northwestern, we provide opportunities to students, alumni and employers in workforce development and employment. It is our goal to assist you in any way we can. Our office also offers additional services to prepare individuals for employment and the workforce. Our trained and experienced staff assists in career exploration, job search, interviewing skills and resume writing. Our mission is to facilitate employment opportunities and assist in developing a quality workforce.
CONTACT:
Taylor Wilson
Director of Counseling and Career Services
Fine Arts 208 Northwestern-Alva
P: (580) 327-8547
tawilson@nwosu.edu
career@nwosu.edu
Student Workers
Work Study Jobs
To be eligible for a work study job on campus, you’ll need to meet these requirements:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Awarded Federal Work Study or E&G Work
- Accepted Federal Work Study or E&G Work
Federal Work Study: Award based on FAFSA
E&G or Institutional Work Study: Currently enrolled in at least six hours for undergraduate students and five hours for graduate students.
Additional "Student Employment" information found here.
Discover Available Positions
Departments Hiring: Federal Work Study and E&G Work
Career Services has a list of departments that have indicated they have student jobs available. Students should fill out a Student Job Application (PDF) and take it directly to the director provided on this list.
Career Services Departments Hiring: Federal Work Study and E&G Work
Career Services maintains a list of student jobs within various departments. Students should fill out a Student Job Application (PDF) or Student Job Application (web) for these specific jobs, and we will forward your application to the director.
Part-Time/ Full-Time Jobs
Part-Time Jobs
Full-Time Jobs
Find Work Study, Internships, Part-time or Full-time Jobs
Job Board: https://www.collegecentral.com/NWOSU/
Employment Opportunities:
Alva:
- https://www.alvaok.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/Departments%7CEmployment%20Opportunities
- https://restaurantjobs.mcdonalds.com/
- https://www.loves.com/en/careers/featured-careers\
- https://jobs.pizzahut.com/
- https://jobs.sonicdrivein.com/search-jobs/Drive-In%20Positions?orgIds=18982&kt=1
- https://www.subway.com/en-us/careers
- https://www.shepherdoil.com/careers
- https://careers.walmart.com/
Enid
- http://www.enidbuzz.com/jobs-in-enid-ok/
- https://careers.walmart.com/
- https://www.caseys.com/careers
- https://jobs.dominos.com/dominos-careers/
- https://cms.marcos.com/join-our-teaM
- https://littlecaesars.com/en-us/join-our-brand/careers/
- https://www.mazzios.com/
- https://jobs.papajohns.com/
- https://jobs.pizzahut.com/
- https://www.billysimsbbq.com/careers/
- https://ribcrib.com/careers/
- https://www.swadleys.com/
- https://www.applebees.com/en/work-with-us
- https://www.chilis.com/
- http://jobs.tacobell.com/
- http://www.tacomayo.com/careers.aspx#.XL4Kw4WcHcs
- https://www.buffalowildwings.com/en/careers/
- https://www.goldencorraljobs.com/goldencorral/
- https://www.ihop.com/en/careers
- https://www.jimmysegg.com/jobs/
- https://www.jimmyjohns.com/contact-us/jobs/
- https://www.mcalistersdeli.com/careers
- https://www.schlotzskys.com/careers/
- https://apply.mysubwaycareer.com/us/en/careers
- http://www.fiveguys.com/careers
- https://www.ljsilvers.com/careers
- https://awrestaurants.com/join-our-team
- http://goldenchick.com/connect/contact
- https://arbys.com/careers/
- https://www.boomarangdiner.com/apply
- https://braums.jobs.net/
- https://www.chick-fil-a.com/Careers
- https://www.carlsjr.com/careers
- https://freddysusa.com/careers/
- https://restaurantjobs.mcdonalds.com/
- https://jobs.kfc.com/
- https://popeyes.jobs/
- https://careers.wendys.com/
- https://jobs.sonicdrivein.com/search-jobs/Drive-In%20Positions?orgIds=18982&kt=1
- https://athome.starbucks.com/starbucks-plus-coffee/?utm_source=bing&utm_term=starbukcs&utm_campaign=&utm_medium=cpc
Ponca City:
- https://poncacityok.gov/jobs.aspx
- https://braums.jobs.net/
- https://careers.walmart.com/
- https://restaurantjobs.mcdonalds.com/
- https://www.schlotzskys.com/careers/
- https://www.boomarangdiner.com/apply
- https://www.chilis.com/
- https://arbys.com/careers/
- https://athome.starbucks.com/starbucks-plus-coffee/?utm_source=bing&utm_term=starbukcs&utm_campaign=&utm_medium=cpc
- https://popeyes.jobs/
- https://www.subway.com/en-us/careers
- https://www.tacobell.com/careers
- https://freddysusa.com/careers/
- https://jobs.sonicdrivein.com/search-jobs/Drive-In%20Positions?orgIds=18982&kt=1
- https://jobs.kfc.com/
- http://goldenchick.com/connect/contact
- https://jobs.dominos.com/dominos-careers/
- https://cms.marcos.com/join-our-team
- https://www.ljsilvers.com/careers
- https://awrestaurants.com/join-our-team
- https://littlecaesars.com/en-us/join-our-brand/careers/
- https://jobs.pizzahut.com/
- https://careers.wendys.com/
- https://www.bk.com/careers/apply
Woodward:
- http://www.cityofwoodward.com/Jobs.aspx
- https://careers.walmart.com/
- https://restaurantjobs.mcdonalds.com/
- https://braums.jobs.net/
- http://www.tacomayo.com/careers.aspx#.XL30doWcHcs
- https://www.subway.com/en-us/careers
- https://jobs.sonicdrivein.com/search-jobs/Drive-In%20Positions?orgIds=18982&kt=1
- https://www.dairyqueen.com/us-en/Company/Careers/?localechange=1&
- https://jobs.kfc.com/
- https://jobs.pizzahut.com/
- https://arbys.com/careers/
- https://jobs.papajohns.com/
- https://www.tacobell.com/careers
Post A Job/Internship
Click the Ranger Job Board graphic below to access the site:
If you have any questions, please contact Taylor Wilson at (580) 327-8547 or email at tawilson@nwosu.edu.
Career & Internship Fair
Fall 2019 Career, Internship & Grad Fair
For Students, Alumni & Job Seekers
Date: November 13, 2019
Location: Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Student Center Ballroom (second floor)
709 Oklahoma Boulevard
Alva, Oklahoma 73717
Time:
9:00 a.m. Opens for Registered Employers to Set Up Booths
10:00 a.m. Opens to Public
12:00 p.m. Closes to Public
** FREE Registration - Employers Register Here **
Parking: Yellow section highlighted in the picture below will be coned off for all organizations attending the Career & Internship Fair!
**Please remove the cone from parking space and place the cone on the curb**
Education Career Fair
Fall 2019 Education Career Fair
For Students, Alumni & Job Seekers
Date: November 6, 2019
Location: Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Student Center Ballroom (second floor)
709 Oklahoma Boulevard
Alva, Oklahoma 73717
Time:
9:00 a.m. Opens for Registered Employers to Set Up Booths
10:00 a.m. Opens to Public
12:00 p.m. Closes to Public
** FREE Registration - Employers Register Here **
Parking: Yellow section highlighted in the picture below will be coned off for all organizations attending the Career & Internship Fair!
**Please remove the cone from parking space and place the cone on the curb**
Request Appointment
Career Assessment
To access the MyMajors web page to create an account to be assessed of your "best-fit" majors, click here.
After completing this assessment, you will receive a list of your best-fit majors at Northwestern Oklahoma State University.
Create your profile and we will help you create your major and career plan based on your academic aptitude and interests.
- Aptitude: Key indicator for future success and ability (Grades, Test Scores, GPA, AP Courses)
- Interests: Understand your strengths and weaknesses (Course Enjoyment, Extracurricular, Personal Preferences, Values)
Critical Occupations Information
Tuition Assistance Employment
Employees of McDonald's
Earn up to $3,000 per the calendar year for tuition assistance
- Be employed for a minimum of 3 months to be eligible
- Part-time workers receive approximately $2,500
- Full time & managers can receive $3,000
- Tuition assistance is also included for Votech training & high school students seeking dual credits
- High School diploma can also be attained for those who were unable to finish high school, but wish to complete so they can attend secondary schooling