Students get involved at UTEP Work at Campus and Community Job Fair

Sadie Briones

Students were welcomed and encouraged to visit the Job Fair, hosted at The Undergraduate Learning Center on Sept.4, as new and old students get involved in organizations and apply for positions.

Vivien Noe, Staff Reporter • September 9, 2025

On Sept. 4, The University of Texas El Paso (UTEP) hosted its annual Work at UTEP fair. The event was hosted to invite students to work on campus and inform them of the resources available for them to get experience while in school.

UTEP departments such as the Center for Community Engagement and the Career Center were in attendance, as well as local employers off campus such as the YMCA.

Ariana Jimenez, a first-year nursing student attended the fair because she wanted to know how to get the most out of her college experience. Jimenez is looking to get customer service and time management skills out of a job.

“I want to know what options I have, since I commute to campus. I want to know how to make it worth it,” Jimenez said.

The Center for Community Engagement staff share resources with UTEP students during the Work at UTEP Fair. (Victoria Adler)

UTEP students such as Astrid Ochoa, an orientation leader at the Center for Community Engagement, have found a sense of belonging by working on campus.

“I love UTEP, I’m always wearing orange and blue,” Ochoa said. “It‘s nice to help other students who may be struggling. You can go up to students and inform them about resources they have.”

Yesenia Gonzalez, an employer relations assistant at the Career Center, shared the importance of engaging with UTEP departments.

“It’s important for students to come to the work fairs to get a sense of the departments here on campus,” Gonzalez said. “Personally, I think having a job on campus is the best decision for a college student.”

One of the benefits of working on campus is that students can balance academic life with their school workload because they are studying and working at the same location. Supervisors understand that school always comes first and UTEP is committed to supporting students’ professional development.

The Job Fair hosted by students for students is a great opportunity for those searching for a job here at The University of Texas At El Paso. (Sadie Briones)

Cosette Ruiz is a student staff member at the Center for Community Engagement and vouches that working on campus can have many benefits.

“It’s been really fun to work with community partners, to find a way to give back to the community and connect more here on campus,” Ruiz said.

Working on campus can be a starting point for students, because it offers the support from the UTEP community and can help students grow confidence in their abilities. Students can looking to apply for jobs can go to the UTEP Career Center’s Instagram to see more job postings.

Vivien G. Noe C is a staff reporter at The Prospector and can be reached at [email protected]

About the Contributors

Vivien Noe, Staff Reporter

Vivien Noe is a sophomore at the University of Texas at El Paso, pursuing a dual degree in psychology and media advertising. During the fall semester, she is working as a staff reporter for The Prospector. Noe also participates in volunteer organizations such as Women’s Volunteer Organization and College Double T Health Professions Honor society. Her long-term goal is to establish a career in psychology, using her skills in journalism and advertising to combat misinformation and raise campaigns about important social issues such as mental health and civil rights.

Sadie Briones, Contributor/Photographer

Sadie Briones is a sophomore majoring in multimedia journalism, with a minor in graphic design. She is currently a photography contributor at The Prospector for fall 2025. After graduation she hopes to become a photo editor for a fashion magazine where her photos can have an impact on art, fashion, and people.

Victoria Adler, Contributor/Photographer

Victoria Adler is a junior majoring in digital media production at the University of Texas at El Paso. She contributes as a photographer for The Prospector and serves as a staff photographer for Minero Magazine. Through her work she hopes to gain hands-on experience in visual storytelling and further develop her skills in photography and creative media. After graduation, she aspires to join the entertainment industry and pursue her dream of working with National Geographic.