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

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.