Types of Student Employment

There are a wide array of part-time positions available to students including on-campus Federal Work-Study (FWS), on-campus non need based, and off-campus FWS jobs.

On-Campus Jobs

On-campus jobs are available through the various University administrative offices and academic departments. Student positions include a range of duties such as;

  • administrative assistance,
  • technology support,
  • events management,
  • lab assistance, and
  • research assistance.

Nearly every department on campus hires student employees!

Federal Work-Study (FWS)

  • Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a federal financial aid program that helps fund student employment wages for eligible students.
  • Students with a FWS award receive priority consideration for on-campus employment.
  • Students with Federal Work-Study awards have the opportunity to apply for off-campus FWS positions.
  • In order to be considered for FWS, students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Students with a Federal Work Study Award must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress to be eligible for a FWS role.
  • For more information on FWS, visit the Federal Work-Study page.

Federal Work-Study (FWS) recipients must complete all financial aid requirements in order to begin employment. These requirements may be found under the "Self-Service" and "Financial Aid" tabs of Banner Self-Service (Student). For more information about FWS financial aid visit the Federal Work-Study page.

Off-Campus FWS Partners

Students receiving Federal Work-Study are eligible to work for one of our FWS off-campus partners. These students will gain experience working for government, private non-profit, and public interest agencies. Our FWS off-campus partners include:

  • KIPP Foundation
  • Breakthrough San Francisco
  • African-American Shakespeare Company
  • Huckleberry Youth Foundation
  • Engage Literacy Tutor

Remote Work

Students whose job duties are suitable for remote work are permitted to work remotely. Be sure to check with your direct supervisor as the needs of your hiring department will determine whether or not you can work remotely.

New to working remotely? Here are some tips for Students Working Remotely.

Non-USF Work

Students interested in non-FWS off-campus positions should visit the career services website for more information on off-campus non-USF employment opportunities.