activities · 8
what they do
direct service · 7
- Employ and support UCLA student workers Employment Placement & Career AdvancementEmploys over 1,400 UCLA students annually, representing approximately 85.7% of its workforce, and provides them with meal discounts, employee discounts on store purchases, and pathways to supervisory roles.
- Facilitate use of meal swipes at campus dining locations Congregate Meals for SeniorsAllows UCLA students to use meal swipes at specific self-operated dining locations on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 3:59 p.m.
- Maintain employment policies for student and career staffEstablishes and provides employment policies for both student and career employees to ensure consistent workplace standards.
- Operate on-campus dining facilities and restaurantsManages and operates multiple dining locations across UCLA, including Cafe 451, Jimmy's Coffeehouse, Epazote, Burger Assembly, Fusion, All Rise Pizza, Anderson Cafe, Northern Lights, Epicuria, Wetzel's Pretzels, SAMBAZON, Panda Express, Veggie Grill, Lollicup Fresh, Greenhouse, Taco Bell, Bruin Buzz, Carl's Jr., Kikka Sushi, Kerckhoff Coffee House, Music Cafe, Cafe Synapse, Blaze Pizza, Bomb Shelter, Southern Lights, Subway, Yoshinoya, and ScrubJay Café, offering a wide range of food and beverage options.
- Operate the UCLA Store and retail services Thrift Store Network OperationRuns the UCLA Store at Ackerman Union and other retail operations selling apparel, books, computers, and other goods, generating $70 million in annual sales.
- Provide catering services for campus events Residential and Campus Dining ServicesOffers catering services for events on the UCLA campus as part of its dining and event services portfolio.
- Support student employment through Federal Work Study funding Targeted Educational ScholarshipsContributes to student wages by funding a portion of pay for eligible student employees through the Federal Work Study program.
capacity building · 1
- Provide professional development and job skills trainingOffers student and career employees training and professional development in areas such as management, supervisory roles, finance, human resources, marketing, technology, food services, and retail, with mentoring opportunities available.
strategies · 6
how they think
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- Community-building through sustainable space and service design community-centered_space_designDesigns dining and coffee services with an emphasis on sustainability, quality, and storytelling to create community-centered spaces that foster connection among campus groups.
- Employee-driven innovation in service delivery employee-driven innovationLeverages employee creativity and input to drive innovation and integrate advanced technology into services, ensuring responsiveness and excellence in mission-driven operations.
- On-the-job leadership development on-the-job training and leadership developmentProvides structured on-the-job training that emphasizes responsibility, reliability, flexibility, and leadership to prepare students for post-graduation careers, aligning employment with long-term student development.
- Performance and incentive-based engagement performance-based_incentivesUses performance-based bonuses and referral incentives to motivate and recognize student employees, reinforcing a culture of contribution and accountability within student employment.
- Structured student employment governance student_employment_frameworkImplements formal frameworks and policy documentation to structure student employment guidelines and career employee management, ensuring consistency and professionalism across operations.
- Student-centered employment model student-centered employment modelEmploys a student-centered approach that integrates flexible scheduling, on-campus work locations, cost-sharing funding models, and peer collaboration to support student employees’ academic and professional needs while fostering a supportive organizational culture.
named programs · 7
what they call their work
ASUCLA Academy
Provides on-the-job training and development in responsibility, reliability, flexibility, and leadership for student employees, offering valuable knowledge and skills for future careers.
ASUCLA Catering
Provides event catering services for campus functions with weekly specials and same-day online ordering
ASUCLA Restaurants
Operates over 20 on-campus dining locations offering coffee, fast-casual meals, and catering services across UCLA’s North, Central, and South campuses
ASUCLA Student Employment
Employs approximately 1,400 students annually in roles ranging from baristas and cashiers to graphic designers and tech specialists, offering flexible schedules and rapid promotion opportunities
Catering Services
Offers catering for events with weekly specials and online delivery options.
The UCLA Store
Retail operation providing textbooks, apparel (BearWear), electronics, and campus merchandise to the UCLA community
Work Study Program
Enables students to earn money for college costs through part-time employment, with the federal government paying a portion of their wages.
relationships · 10
who they work with
- Staff Assembly Partner — Offers classes and seminars for ASUCLA staff to support professional development and welfare.
- Staff and Faculty Counseling Center Partner — Provides free, confidential counseling services to ASUCLA employees and their family members.
- Training and Development (UCLA) Partner — Provides developmental programs to build job skills and support career growth for ASUCLA employees.
- UCLA Government — Operates on-campus dining and retail services for UCLA students.
- UCLA Partner — Collaborates with UCLA on job policies for student and career employees.
- UCLA Extension Partner — Offers ASUCLA employees discounted enrollment in UCLA Extension classes.
- UCLA Financial Aid Office Partner — Processes FAFSA applications and determines eligibility for Federal Work Study participation.
- UCLA Housing and Dining Partner — Collaborates on meal swipe policy for ASUCLA locations
- UCLA Housing and Dining Partner — Collaborates with ASUCLA on meal swipe policy implementation and provides information to students.
- University of California Los Angeles Government — Provides student services to UCLA.