Getting a Job On Campus

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There are two types of on-campus jobs: federal work-study jobs and casual jobs.

Federal Work-Study jobs are only available to U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents who have a financial aid work-study allocation. If you are unsure about your eligibility for work-study, contact the Financial Aid Office for your school. Find and apply for Federal Work-Study positions on The Federal Work-Study (FWS) website.

Casual On-Campus jobs are open to any Columbia student, regardless of financial aid package or citizenship.

Finding Casual On-Campus Jobs on LionSHARE

If you are staying at Columbia over the summer and looking to find a Casual On-Campus job be sure to take a look at our Collections page on LionSHARE, powered by Handshake, for regular postings from around campus. 

On-Campus Offices That Hire

Several offices which may hire students are listed below:

There is no centralized resource for finding on-campus employment. Contact these and other on-campus offices for job opportunities. Sign up for department emails, check bulletin boards, read websites, ask around, or try walking in. 

Follow-Up

After formally applying for opportunities, follow up with the employer to confirm the receipt of your application and reiterate your interest. If you don’t see advertised positions at the office where you want to work, introduce yourself and express interest in future openings.   

If you want help with application materials, stop by the Center for Career Education walk-in hours (Monday – Friday, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm) or schedule a meeting with a career counselor.