An on-campus job is more than just a job. Beyond the convenience of not having to commute between school and work, on-campus jobs offer distinct benefits:
- Focus on career preparation and development of professional skills
- With the many different types of jobs available, it’s easier to find something that connects to your career goals
- Supervisors understand you’re a student first, and they care about supporting you and helping you achieve your goals
- Gives you a stronger connection to campus – you’ll make friends, find mentors, and learn all the resources available to you
Because of these benefits, students who work on campus tend to experience greater academic and post-graduation success.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find the jobs?
Most on-campus student jobs will be posted on Handshake. After logging in, go to “Jobs.” Use the “On-Campus” filter, found under “All filters” and then “Job type” to search for on-campus jobs.
If you’re interested in something specific and you don’t see it posted, contact that department directly to find out if and when they are hiring for what you’re interested in.
The Part-Time Job Fair is also a great place to get connected with on-campus jobs. This event happens twice a year – during Bronco Welcome in August, and in mid-April.
When are they posted?
Each Boise State department does their own hiring, and this happens at different times for different departments. Because job postings are coming and going all the time, make sure to check Handshake at least once a week.
For jobs starting in the fall, most are posted in July or August. For spring, jobs start appearing before Thanksgiving and continue through the start of the semester. Some openings do come up mid-semester, though not as many.
How do I apply?
There is no standard application for on-campus jobs; each job has its own application process. Many on-campus jobs will have apply directly through Handshake, while others may link you to a separate application. Make sure to carefully read and follow the application instructions in the job description.
Most on-campus jobs will ask for a resume, and many ask for a cover letter as well. To be competitive, make sure your application materials fully address your qualifications for the job you’re applying for. Get tips on resumes and cover letters for student jobs here.
What does it mean if a job says “Work-Study”
When searching for on-campus jobs, you’ll notice that some of the job titles say “Work-Study Preferred” or “Work-Study Only” at the end. Work-Study is a financial aid award in which you may earn up to the amount of your award by working on campus (or a select few jobs off campus). Learn more about Work-Study.
If you already have a Work-Study award: You can apply to ANY student job on-campus and use your Work-Study award. (Make sure to accept your award by the deadline.)
If you don’t have a Work-Study award: You may still be eligible. To check your eligibility, go to the Work Study Request page complete the form. If you do not receive an award, don’t worry – there are still a large number of on-campus jobs available to you! The only ones you can’t apply for are the ones that say “Work-Study Only.”
I got an offer! Now what?
You’ll need to complete the Form I-9 – employment authorization verification. As part of the process, you’ll need to present Boise State Human resources with original documents necessary to verify your identity and permission to work in the United States. If you plan to work on campus (or off campus), pleaseo make sure you have easy access to these documents, otherwise your start date may be delayed.
Who is eligible to work on campus?
To work as a student employee, you must be enrolled in least 6 credits as an undergraduate student, or 5 credits as a graduate student, or be in the final semester of a degree program registered for all classes required for program completion.
Get Started
For more information and tips about getting an on-campus or part-time student job, see our Student Jobs page.